Compliance Jobs in New York with Visa Sponsorship
New York is one of the most active states for compliance hiring, with major financial institutions, law firms, and healthcare networks concentrated in Manhattan, along with growing hubs in Buffalo and Albany. Banks, asset managers, and global insurers regularly sponsor international compliance professionals for roles in regulatory affairs, AML, and risk management.
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Get Access To All JobsAt BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.
Candidates must be located in the Central NY/Utica or Pittsburgh regions to be eligible for this role
Global Financial Crime Compliance Sanctions Team Lead
At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client’s financial well-being.
If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you.
GFCC Sanctions Team Lead
Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting for a GFCC Sanctions Team Lead to join our Global Financial Crime Compliance team. In this role you will be responsible for support and overseeing the daily activities within the Central Screening Unit to support AML/Sanctions screening-related activities. You will also provide oversight of, and guidance to team members performing sanctions reviews to ensure that dispositions are appropriate and documented in a consistent manner. Some of the responsibilities include developing and maintaining a team focused on balancing sanctions risk and AML/reputational risks, as well as providing reviews of escalated alerts from the team that were generated from multiple sources included but not limited to money movements, security set-ups and transactions, trades, corporate actions, client-related names and regulations.
Some of your key responsibilities include:
Daily Oversight
- Supervise day-to-day activities.
- Ensure hits/alerts are handled in accordance with defined procedures and meet standards for both quality and deadlines. Hits/alerts are generated from sanctions screening of transactions, including but not limited to cash payments, trade instructions, corporate action messaging, and client related names (i.e., Beneficial owners and/or interested parties).
- Support the team with daily inquiries and interact with other BBH departments/lines of business on resolution of issues.
- Regularly updates and ensures accuracy of tracking logs, including Escalation Log for metrics reporting.
- Perform reconciliation functions of daily reviews to ensure all hits are addressed and escalated in a timely manner to avoid aging and delays.
- Ensure escalations are properly handled and documented in a timely and efficient manner.
- Serves as the day-to-day subject matter expert in their assigned areas and directs the activity of staff through.
Alert Review
- Review sanctions screening alerts for real time and post transactional in Fircosoft (automated sanctions screening system) for potential violations of Office of Foreign Asset Controls (“OFAC”) and other governmental sanctions regimes, in accordance with defined procedures.
- Document the results of the review, and ensure that where appropriate escalation is properly handled.
- Identify hits which warrant additional research. Escalate potential sanctions violations and/or reputational/financial risks to management.
Program/Team Oversight
- Perform Quality Assurance function by sampling dispositioned alerts to ensure filters/processes are operating efficiently and accurately and quality control of team members’ work.
- Support management in identifying, creating and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OFAC sanctions filtering/reporting requirements.
- Assist team in navigating through online research tools, internal BBH systems and tools, as well as exploring prior Sanctions Inquires to complete enhanced due diligence.
- Review of daily/weekly/monthly reports to identify trends.
- Ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to on daily basis with proper evidence.
Training
- Ensures timely completion of all mandatory training requirements for self and the team.
- In coordination with management, provide training through assisting in the development of team members.
- Assists identifying training needs and prepare/deliver said training.
- Keeps abreast of regulatory changes and news with a focus on AML and OFAC matters and keep the team.
Qualifications
- 5 years+ of relevant work experience.
- Strong research, analysis and problem resolution skills.
- Ability to identify, escalate and resolve a problem; to see through gray areas and assess AML related risks.
- Ability to multi-task, adhere to intra-day deadlines, and work in a team environment.
- Detail oriented with investigative/administrative ability.
- Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively resolve issues to minimize risk exposure.
- Ability to identify, escalate and resolve a problem.
- Capable of executing a range of relatively complex tasks and analysis.
- Working knowledge of FircoSoft, Actimize, or similar trade surveillance monitoring system preferred.
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- 5 years+ of relevant work experience; Custody/Financial Services industry experience, banking operations, specifically in SWIFT, CHIPS, payments message types preferred.
- 5 years+ of Anti Money Laundering (“AML”), Sanctions or related Compliance experience strongly preferred.
- 3 years+ of supervisory experience of small-medium size teams.
- Hours are 11:00am – 7:00pm. Position requires occasional holiday coverage.
What We Offer:
- A collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can.
- Direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world.
- Opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm.
- A culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective.
- High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind.
- Rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage.
- Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.
Salary Range
Utica: $60,000 - $70,000 base salary plus annual bonus target
Pittsburgh: $70,000 - 75,000 base salary plus annual bonus target
BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.
We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.
About BBH:
Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.
We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.
We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to-day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.
At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.
Candidates must be located in the Central NY/Utica or Pittsburgh regions to be eligible for this role
Global Financial Crime Compliance Sanctions Team Lead
At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client’s financial well-being.
If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you.
GFCC Sanctions Team Lead
Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting for a GFCC Sanctions Team Lead to join our Global Financial Crime Compliance team. In this role you will be responsible for support and overseeing the daily activities within the Central Screening Unit to support AML/Sanctions screening-related activities. You will also provide oversight of, and guidance to team members performing sanctions reviews to ensure that dispositions are appropriate and documented in a consistent manner. Some of the responsibilities include developing and maintaining a team focused on balancing sanctions risk and AML/reputational risks, as well as providing reviews of escalated alerts from the team that were generated from multiple sources included but not limited to money movements, security set-ups and transactions, trades, corporate actions, client-related names and regulations.
Some of your key responsibilities include:
Daily Oversight
- Supervise day-to-day activities.
- Ensure hits/alerts are handled in accordance with defined procedures and meet standards for both quality and deadlines. Hits/alerts are generated from sanctions screening of transactions, including but not limited to cash payments, trade instructions, corporate action messaging, and client related names (i.e., Beneficial owners and/or interested parties).
- Support the team with daily inquiries and interact with other BBH departments/lines of business on resolution of issues.
- Regularly updates and ensures accuracy of tracking logs, including Escalation Log for metrics reporting.
- Perform reconciliation functions of daily reviews to ensure all hits are addressed and escalated in a timely manner to avoid aging and delays.
- Ensure escalations are properly handled and documented in a timely and efficient manner.
- Serves as the day-to-day subject matter expert in their assigned areas and directs the activity of staff through.
Alert Review
- Review sanctions screening alerts for real time and post transactional in Fircosoft (automated sanctions screening system) for potential violations of Office of Foreign Asset Controls (“OFAC”) and other governmental sanctions regimes, in accordance with defined procedures.
- Document the results of the review, and ensure that where appropriate escalation is properly handled.
- Identify hits which warrant additional research. Escalate potential sanctions violations and/or reputational/financial risks to management.
Program/Team Oversight
- Perform Quality Assurance function by sampling dispositioned alerts to ensure filters/processes are operating efficiently and accurately and quality control of team members’ work.
- Support management in identifying, creating and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OFAC sanctions filtering/reporting requirements.
- Assist team in navigating through online research tools, internal BBH systems and tools, as well as exploring prior Sanctions Inquires to complete enhanced due diligence.
- Review of daily/weekly/monthly reports to identify trends.
- Ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to on daily basis with proper evidence.
Training
- Ensures timely completion of all mandatory training requirements for self and the team.
- In coordination with management, provide training through assisting in the development of team members.
- Assists identifying training needs and prepare/deliver said training.
- Keeps abreast of regulatory changes and news with a focus on AML and OFAC matters and keep the team.
Qualifications
- 5 years+ of relevant work experience.
- Strong research, analysis and problem resolution skills.
- Ability to identify, escalate and resolve a problem; to see through gray areas and assess AML related risks.
- Ability to multi-task, adhere to intra-day deadlines, and work in a team environment.
- Detail oriented with investigative/administrative ability.
- Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively resolve issues to minimize risk exposure.
- Ability to identify, escalate and resolve a problem.
- Capable of executing a range of relatively complex tasks and analysis.
- Working knowledge of FircoSoft, Actimize, or similar trade surveillance monitoring system preferred.
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- 5 years+ of relevant work experience; Custody/Financial Services industry experience, banking operations, specifically in SWIFT, CHIPS, payments message types preferred.
- 5 years+ of Anti Money Laundering (“AML”), Sanctions or related Compliance experience strongly preferred.
- 3 years+ of supervisory experience of small-medium size teams.
- Hours are 11:00am – 7:00pm. Position requires occasional holiday coverage.
What We Offer:
- A collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can.
- Direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world.
- Opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm.
- A culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective.
- High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind.
- Rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage.
- Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.
Salary Range
Utica: $60,000 - $70,000 base salary plus annual bonus target
Pittsburgh: $70,000 - 75,000 base salary plus annual bonus target
BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.
We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.
About BBH:
Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.
We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.
We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to-day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.
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How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Compliance Jobs in New York with Visa Sponsorship
Target banks and financial institutions for proven sponsorship demand
Major banks like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley have large compliance departments that regularly sponsor H-1B visas. Financial regulators require banks to maintain robust compliance teams, creating consistent hiring demand regardless of economic cycles. Roles in BSA/AML, sanctions screening, and regulatory reporting are particularly abundant.
Earn CAMS certification to stand out
The Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification is one of the most sought-after credentials in financial compliance and is recognized globally. It demonstrates specialized knowledge of money laundering prevention, sanctions compliance, and regulatory requirements. CAMS certification holders command higher salaries and are more attractive to employers evaluating sponsorship investment.
Leverage international regulatory knowledge as a differentiator
If you have experience with regulatory frameworks outside the U.S. - GDPR in Europe, MAS regulations in Singapore, FCA rules in the UK, or APRA standards in Australia - this is a genuine competitive advantage. Multinational companies need compliance professionals who can navigate cross-border regulatory requirements. Highlight this international expertise in applications to global banks and companies with international operations.
Focus on emerging compliance specializations
Data privacy compliance (CCPA, state privacy laws), cryptocurrency and digital asset regulation, ESG (environmental, social, governance) reporting, and AI governance are rapidly growing compliance specializations. Fewer experienced professionals exist in these areas, which strengthens both your job prospects and the employer's case that the role requires specialized expertise. Professionals who combine compliance fundamentals with emerging-area knowledge are highly sought after.
Consider consulting firms for compliance advisory roles
Big Four firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) and specialized advisory firms like Promontory Financial Group and Alvarez and Marsal have large compliance advisory practices that sponsor H-1B visas. Consulting roles offer exposure to multiple industries and regulatory frameworks, accelerating your expertise development. These firms are experienced H-1B sponsors with established immigration processes.
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Which companies sponsor visas for compliance roles in New York?
Large financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley have consistent track records of sponsoring international compliance professionals in New York. Global consulting firms like Deloitte and KPMG, major insurers, and multinational law firms also file regularly. Financial services employers in New York account for a significant share of all compliance-related H-1B filings nationally.
Which visa types are most common for compliance roles in New York?
The H-1B is the most common visa for compliance professionals in New York, as roles in regulatory affairs, AML compliance, and risk management typically require at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, meeting the specialty occupation standard. L-1B visas apply when a multinational employer transfers a compliance specialist with specialized knowledge. O-1A is an option for compliance professionals with exceptional records, though it is a high bar to meet.
Which cities in New York have the most compliance sponsorship jobs?
Manhattan is by far the dominant market, driven by the density of investment banks, asset managers, broker-dealers, and global insurers headquartered or with major operations there. Albany sees demand from state-regulated entities and government-adjacent compliance functions. Buffalo has a smaller but active market tied to regional banks and healthcare compliance. Remote and hybrid roles listed by New York employers also sometimes allow flexibility on location within the state.
How to find compliance visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate filters compliance roles specifically by visa sponsorship history and state, making it practical to focus your search on New York employers who have sponsored international candidates before. Because compliance is a broad field, searching by sub-specialties like AML, regulatory affairs, or risk management on Migrate Mate can surface more targeted results across the financial services, healthcare, and legal sectors that dominate New York hiring.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for compliance visa sponsorship?
New York's Department of Financial Services imposes licensing and registration requirements on certain compliance roles, particularly in banking and insurance, which can affect hiring timelines for sponsored workers who need state approval alongside their visa. Employers must also meet Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements when filing H-1B petitions, and New York City's high cost of living means those prevailing wages are among the highest for compliance roles anywhere in the country.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored compliance jobs in New York?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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