Compliance Officer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New York
New York's compliance officer market is one of the deepest in the country, driven by Wall Street financial institutions, global banks, and major insurance carriers concentrated in Manhattan. Employers like JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs regularly sponsor foreign national compliance professionals across regulatory, AML, and risk functions throughout the state.
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4910 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn Ohio
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The Senior Compliance Officer, Horizontal Compliance is responsible for assisting the applicable Compliance Executive in overseeing compliance risk mitigation and discouraging actions that may expose KeyCorp and its subsidiaries to regulatory, compliance, or reputational risks in excess of Key’s risk tolerance. This position will be responsible for compliance oversight of Regulation W, Regulation O, and Anti-tying regulations, including serving as the second line of defense point of contact for Finance and Law Group Material Business Units. This position will have oversight of compliance risk programs and policies including providing highly specialized guidance and oversight on current and emerging regulatory compliance risks. The qualified candidate must be able to work independently and use sound judgment, taking into consideration risk tolerances of the assigned LOBs and Key’s overall risk appetite.
Essential Job Functions
- Provide second line of defense compliance oversight for Regulation W, Regulation O, and Anti-tying regulations.
- Serve as the bank’s Regulation W Officer.
- Provide strong leadership, mentoring, and guidance to peers and other members of the team as well as other members of Risk Management.
- Respond to internal and external audits, exams, and requests for information.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal clients, staff, peers, and LOB senior management.
- Maintain relationships with industry peers and regulatory bodies.
- Identify, respond and/or escalate risks as appropriate.
- Assist in the development of policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines to align with corporate risk appetites, tolerances, and policies.
- Conduct review and challenge activities and escalate as warranted.
- Support or direct project teams in the ongoing development and implementation of strategic plans and objectives, and regulatory changes.
- Support other risk disciplines in risk identification, mitigation, and reporting.
- Exemplify understanding of and implement the three-lines-of-defense model.
- Perform other duties as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or comparable education required, compliance certification, a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience.
- Extensive knowledge of the banking related statutes and regulations.
- In-depth practical knowledge of internal controls, risk assessments, compliance processes, and applicable techniques for the implementation of regulatory and legal requirements.
- Strong relationship management and leadership skills, including the ability to work in a team environment and positively accept and lead through change.
- Proven track record of integrity, strong ethics, and sound decision-making skills, including the ability to make decisions independently and quickly.
- Ability to effectively communicate to lines of business and senior management, both in writing and verbally.
- Strong attention to detail coupled with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to have, maintain, and establish strong contacts within the industry to be aware of current industry issues and practice.
- Proven ability to think proactively and drive results through people.
- Strong project management and/or continuous improvement skill.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $96,000.00 - $181,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 08/22/2026
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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Location:
4910 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn Ohio
About the Job
The Senior Compliance Officer, Horizontal Compliance is responsible for assisting the applicable Compliance Executive in overseeing compliance risk mitigation and discouraging actions that may expose KeyCorp and its subsidiaries to regulatory, compliance, or reputational risks in excess of Key’s risk tolerance. This position will be responsible for compliance oversight of Regulation W, Regulation O, and Anti-tying regulations, including serving as the second line of defense point of contact for Finance and Law Group Material Business Units. This position will have oversight of compliance risk programs and policies including providing highly specialized guidance and oversight on current and emerging regulatory compliance risks. The qualified candidate must be able to work independently and use sound judgment, taking into consideration risk tolerances of the assigned LOBs and Key’s overall risk appetite.
Essential Job Functions
- Provide second line of defense compliance oversight for Regulation W, Regulation O, and Anti-tying regulations.
- Serve as the bank’s Regulation W Officer.
- Provide strong leadership, mentoring, and guidance to peers and other members of the team as well as other members of Risk Management.
- Respond to internal and external audits, exams, and requests for information.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal clients, staff, peers, and LOB senior management.
- Maintain relationships with industry peers and regulatory bodies.
- Identify, respond and/or escalate risks as appropriate.
- Assist in the development of policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines to align with corporate risk appetites, tolerances, and policies.
- Conduct review and challenge activities and escalate as warranted.
- Support or direct project teams in the ongoing development and implementation of strategic plans and objectives, and regulatory changes.
- Support other risk disciplines in risk identification, mitigation, and reporting.
- Exemplify understanding of and implement the three-lines-of-defense model.
- Perform other duties as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or comparable education required, compliance certification, a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience.
- Extensive knowledge of the banking related statutes and regulations.
- In-depth practical knowledge of internal controls, risk assessments, compliance processes, and applicable techniques for the implementation of regulatory and legal requirements.
- Strong relationship management and leadership skills, including the ability to work in a team environment and positively accept and lead through change.
- Proven track record of integrity, strong ethics, and sound decision-making skills, including the ability to make decisions independently and quickly.
- Ability to effectively communicate to lines of business and senior management, both in writing and verbally.
- Strong attention to detail coupled with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to have, maintain, and establish strong contacts within the industry to be aware of current industry issues and practice.
- Proven ability to think proactively and drive results through people.
- Strong project management and/or continuous improvement skill.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $96,000.00 - $181,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 08/22/2026
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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Which companies sponsor visas for compliance officers in New York?
Financial services firms are the most active sponsors for compliance officers in New York. JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America have consistent H-1B visa filing histories for compliance-related roles. Large insurance companies like MetLife and AIG, along with global consulting firms such as Deloitte and PwC with major New York offices, also sponsor regularly for regulatory and compliance positions.
Which visa types are most common for compliance officer roles in New York?
The H-1B is the predominant visa for compliance officers in New York, given that the role typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, law, accounting, or a related field, meeting the specialty occupation standard. Some candidates with extraordinary credentials pursue the O-1A. Intracompany transferees at global financial institutions may also enter on L-1B visas when transferring specialized compliance knowledge from an overseas office.
Which cities in New York have the most compliance officer sponsorship jobs?
Manhattan dominates, accounting for the overwhelming majority of compliance officer sponsorship positions in New York State. The concentration of global banks, broker-dealers, hedge funds, and insurance headquarters in Midtown and Lower Manhattan creates sustained demand. Buffalo has a smaller but active compliance market tied to regional banking and M&T Bank. White Plains and other Westchester County locations host back-office and compliance functions for firms with suburban campuses.
How to find compliance officer visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to identify New York compliance officer roles where employers are open to sponsoring. You can search by role type and state to surface positions at financial institutions, insurance companies, and consulting firms that have a track record of H-1B filings for compliance functions, saving significant time compared to reviewing unfiltered postings.
Are there state-specific considerations for compliance officer roles and visa sponsorship in New York?
New York's Department of Financial Services adds a layer of regulatory complexity that shapes hiring: employers often seek candidates with familiarity with DFS supervision, AML frameworks, and securities law, which can strengthen a specialty occupation argument for H-1B purposes. New York also has strong university pipelines through NYU, Columbia, and Fordham, whose graduate finance and law programs supply OPT candidates that many financial institutions later sponsor for H-1B status.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored compliance officer 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.