Compliance Lead Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Compliance lead roles in Texas are concentrated in Houston's energy and financial sectors, Dallas-Fort Worth's banking and fintech hubs, and Austin's growing tech industry. Major employers including JPMorgan Chase, ExxonMobil, and Charles Schwab regularly sponsor visas for experienced compliance professionals. Demand is strong across regulated industries statewide.
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Location: San Antonio
Other locations: Anywhere in Region
Salary: Competitive
Date: Sep 9, 2026
Job description
Requisition ID: 1743273
Location: San Antonio Farinon Park, Jacksonville-Lakeside Five
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Regulatory Compliance sits within Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) and focuses on supporting financial services clients with adhering to regional and global regulatory requirements, including but not limited to banking regulations, consumer regulations, investment advisor requirements, sector-specific regulations, and broker-dealer compliance. Regulatory Compliance encompasses three different service offerings: Financial Crimes Compliance, Consumer and Enterprise Compliance, and Sector Compliance. As we continue to deliver a broad range of risk management services to financial services firms, we need your help to build the capabilities of our Service Delivery Center.
The opportunity
As an Analyst you’ll be based at our Service Delivery Center (SDC) in either Jacksonville, Florida or San Antonio, Texas which is made up of high-performing US-based employees who work closely with our Consulting professionals to deliver work to our Financial Services clients. Here, you’ll be involved in project teams of all sizes, assessing or collecting customer information, reviewing transactions to identify unusual or potentially suspicious activity, validating regulatory adherence, and addressing regulatory needs. There are opportunities to learn quickly and deliver high quality services to our clients. Future opportunities for growth and advancement come as individuals in this role come to understand and specialize in the work and show high quality delivery as well as people management skills.
Your key responsibilities
- Execution and quality review of collection and assessment of customer information and validating third-party information.
- Review adverse media from customer screening, customer transactional records and legal documentation.
- You may review the work of more junior team members.
- Bring strong attention to detail and judgement skills to ensure work is complete and accurate and to escalate to leadership when appropriate.
Skills and attributes for success
- Delivering client requirements in a regulatory driven environment, process improvements, and understanding operationally complex Know Your Customer and transaction monitoring engagements, among other financial crimes compliance-related responsibilities.
- Developing relationships with team members across all teams.
To qualify for the role you must have
- Minimum of 1 years of work experience related to operational management in the financial services industry
- A degree in business or related discipline
- Excellent attention to detail working in a time sensitive metrics and quality driven production environment.
- Strong proven communication skills demonstrated through effective writing and presentation of information
- Effective teaming, project management, and organizational skills.
- An understanding of financial products and services including those related to depository institutions, wholesale banking, insurance, asset management, securities, financial technology or private equity.
- An interest in working in an environment which encourages continuous learning, development and identification of opportunities for improvement of individual and team performance.
- A willingness to travel on an exception basis, less than 5%, for client needs.
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Analytical skills, especially those related to knowledge of financial service and/or understanding money laundering trends and other financial crimes.
- Experience related to payment operations, including processing of real-time settlement networks, and/or experience with transaction monitoring, Know Your Customer, or sanctions screening technology systems.
- Strong teaming skills working with others of diverse skill sets and backgrounds
What we look for
You should be flexible and able to juggle multiple responsibilities, including delivery of exceptional quality work to our clients. You’ll be a self-starter, motivated, and will value sharing best practices in executing the work across a variety of anti-money laundering and financial crimes related topics.
What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.
- The salary range for this job is:
- New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $54,300 to $100,900
- Bay Area California offices – $56,600 to $105,100
- All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $45,200 to $92,400
- Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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Which companies sponsor visas for compliance leads in Texas?
Large financial institutions and energy companies are among the most active sponsors for compliance leads in Texas. JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Charles Schwab in Dallas-Fort Worth, along with ExxonMobil, Shell, and ConocoPhillips in Houston, have consistent histories of H-1B visa sponsorship for compliance roles. Healthcare systems like HCA Healthcare and technology firms in Austin also sponsor compliance professionals regularly.
Which visa types are most common for compliance lead roles in Texas?
The H-1B is the most common visa for compliance leads in Texas, as these roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, law, business, or a related field, qualifying them as specialty occupations. Candidates with advanced degrees may also see EB-2 pathways pursued by employers. L-1B visas are used when candidates are transferring within a multinational company to a Texas compliance function.
How to find compliance lead visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers looking for visa sponsorship roles, including compliance lead positions in Texas. You can filter by state and job title to see verified sponsorship opportunities at employers with documented H-1B filing histories. Focusing your search on Houston, Dallas, and Austin will surface the highest concentration of compliance lead openings with sponsorship potential.
Which cities in Texas have the most compliance lead sponsorship jobs?
Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth generate the largest share of compliance lead sponsorship jobs in Texas. Houston's dominance in energy, petrochemicals, and international trade creates strong demand for regulatory and compliance professionals. Dallas-Fort Worth is home to major bank headquarters, insurance firms, and fintech companies. Austin has emerged as a secondary market, driven by technology companies and expanding financial services operations.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for compliance lead visa sponsorship?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects prevailing wage comparisons between Texas-based roles and similar positions in high-tax states. Employers sponsoring compliance leads in Texas must still meet Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements for the specific metropolitan area, so Houston and Dallas wages are benchmarked separately. Texas's concentration in energy and financial services means compliance leads often need sector-specific credentials or regulatory experience to be competitive.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored compliance lead jobs in Texas?
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.