AML Compliance Analyst Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
AML Compliance Analyst roles qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, requiring a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Many large banks and fintech firms sponsor visas for this role, and because the work is non-seasonal, H-2B visa doesn't apply. PERM labor certification is the standard path to a green card for experienced analysts.
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Are you interested in working on a fast-paced team that pioneers ways to improve compliance within North American Surface Transportation (NAST)? Do you have a passion for deep-diving data to drive operational excellence?
Amazon's NAST Safety & Compliance team is seeking a Compliance Analyst to support the day-to-day execution and operational integrity of our Middle Mile transportation safety compliance programs. Working within established workflows and under the guidance of the Sr. Risk Manager, you'll maintain compliance datasets, execute monitoring processes, and provide analytical support that keeps our safety programs running smoothly and audit-ready. Success requires meticulous attention to detail, strong data management skills, and the ability to resolve operational issues before they escalate.
Key job responsibilities
Compliance operations & data quality
- Perform daily compliance operations (SIM intake, case tracking, documentation) per established procedures.
- Maintain accurate, complete compliance datasets through daily updates, validation checks, and quality audits.
- Detect and resolve data quality issues, coordinating with data owners on discrepancies.
- Track compliance workflows to completion, flagging delays and following up to ensure closure.
Reporting & analytics
- Generate and validate weekly/monthly compliance reports using Excel and SQL, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Translate data into actionable insights and support KPI development in partnership with compliance leaders.
- Identify opportunities to automate and scale reporting and ad-hoc analyses through dashboard development.
- Compile and validate WBR materials (metrics, trend analysis, and action-item status) for leadership review.
Program coordination & stakeholder support
- Coordinate activities across cross-functional compliance programs, communicating status, risks, and delays.
- Build working relationships with internal, partner, and external stakeholders.
- Support mechanisms that uphold Amazon policies related to DOT regulations across the Middle Mile network.
- Schedule and facilitate working sessions, capture notes, track action items, and distribute follow-ups within 24 hours.
- Support third-party vendor interactions on performance metrics, SLAs, and workload volumes.
Process improvement & documentation
- Maintain compliance documentation repositories for internal and external audit readiness.
- Conduct root-cause analysis to correct process defects and recommend improvements; may create new SOPs.
- Assist training teams with compliance data, completion tracking, and documentation.
Schedule
- Consistent 4x10 schedule on either the front half (Sunday to Wednesday) or back half (Wednesday to Saturday).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- 2+ years of professional or military experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a business or analytical discipline, or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of SQL and data mining, including extracting and processing data from databases and dashboard development (e.g. QuickSight)
- Experience with data analysis tools such as SQL, Tableau, or QuickSight
- 2+ years of experience in data analysis and formula creation in Microsoft Excel at an advanced level (pivot tables, index/match, VLOOKUP, macros/VBA, data links, arrays)
- Experience in auditing, risk management, compliance, program management, or quality management systems
- Experience working in fast-paced environments and managing workload during times of stress or escalated activity
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and process improvement methodologies
- Experience applying key performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses
- Knowledge of a modern programming language (Python, Java, Ruby, or C#) or statistical tools (R, SAS, SPSS)
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Nashville - 24.32 - 29.42 USD hourly
DESCRIPTION
Are you interested in working on a fast-paced team that pioneers ways to improve compliance within North American Surface Transportation (NAST)? Do you have a passion for deep-diving data to drive operational excellence?
Amazon's NAST Safety & Compliance team is seeking a Compliance Analyst to support the day-to-day execution and operational integrity of our Middle Mile transportation safety compliance programs. Working within established workflows and under the guidance of the Sr. Risk Manager, you'll maintain compliance datasets, execute monitoring processes, and provide analytical support that keeps our safety programs running smoothly and audit-ready. Success requires meticulous attention to detail, strong data management skills, and the ability to resolve operational issues before they escalate.
Key job responsibilities
Compliance operations & data quality
- Perform daily compliance operations (SIM intake, case tracking, documentation) per established procedures.
- Maintain accurate, complete compliance datasets through daily updates, validation checks, and quality audits.
- Detect and resolve data quality issues, coordinating with data owners on discrepancies.
- Track compliance workflows to completion, flagging delays and following up to ensure closure.
Reporting & analytics
- Generate and validate weekly/monthly compliance reports using Excel and SQL, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Translate data into actionable insights and support KPI development in partnership with compliance leaders.
- Identify opportunities to automate and scale reporting and ad-hoc analyses through dashboard development.
- Compile and validate WBR materials (metrics, trend analysis, and action-item status) for leadership review.
Program coordination & stakeholder support
- Coordinate activities across cross-functional compliance programs, communicating status, risks, and delays.
- Build working relationships with internal, partner, and external stakeholders.
- Support mechanisms that uphold Amazon policies related to DOT regulations across the Middle Mile network.
- Schedule and facilitate working sessions, capture notes, track action items, and distribute follow-ups within 24 hours.
- Support third-party vendor interactions on performance metrics, SLAs, and workload volumes.
Process improvement & documentation
- Maintain compliance documentation repositories for internal and external audit readiness.
- Conduct root-cause analysis to correct process defects and recommend improvements; may create new SOPs.
- Assist training teams with compliance data, completion tracking, and documentation.
Schedule
- Consistent 4x10 schedule on either the front half (Sunday to Wednesday) or back half (Wednesday to Saturday).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- 2+ years of professional or military experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a business or analytical discipline, or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of SQL and data mining, including extracting and processing data from databases and dashboard development (e.g. QuickSight)
- Experience with data analysis tools such as SQL, Tableau, or QuickSight
- 2+ years of experience in data analysis and formula creation in Microsoft Excel at an advanced level (pivot tables, index/match, VLOOKUP, macros/VBA, data links, arrays)
- Experience in auditing, risk management, compliance, program management, or quality management systems
- Experience working in fast-paced environments and managing workload during times of stress or escalated activity
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and process improvement methodologies
- Experience applying key performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses
- Knowledge of a modern programming language (Python, Java, Ruby, or C#) or statistical tools (R, SAS, SPSS)
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Nashville - 24.32 - 29.42 USD hourly
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an AML Compliance Analyst
Align your degree to BSA requirements
Consular officers and USCIS adjudicators look for a direct link between your degree field and AML work. A degree in finance, accounting, criminal justice, or economics maps clearly. A general business degree may require supplemental coursework documentation to establish the specialty occupation connection.
Target banks with active H-1B LCA filings
Financial institutions filing LCAs for compliance roles signal established sponsorship infrastructure. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA history for AML and compliance positions, so you approach companies already set up to sponsor rather than educating HR from scratch.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role level. Run your title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer so you know the wage floor USCIS will scrutinize during adjudication.
Get CAMS certification before the H-1B lottery
The Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist credential strengthens your specialty occupation argument significantly. USCIS adjudicators reviewing AML roles respond well to industry-recognized certifications that reinforce the theoretical and practical body of knowledge required, reducing the likelihood of a Request for Evidence on degree relevance.
Distinguish your role from general compliance titles
Job titles like 'Compliance Analyst' are broad and can attract RFEs. If your duties center on transaction monitoring, SAR filing, or FinCEN reporting, ask your employer to use 'AML Compliance Analyst' in the LCA and petition to reflect the specialized nature of the work, not a generalized compliance function.
Plan your PERM timeline around BSA experience thresholds
EB-3 skilled worker PERM filings for AML roles typically require the employer to advertise for candidates with two or more years of BSA or AML-specific experience. Confirm your work history meets that threshold before PERM recruitment begins, since gaps or unrelated compliance experience can complicate the labor certification process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AML Compliance Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. AML roles tied to transaction monitoring, BSA compliance, and SAR filing generally satisfy this standard because they require specialized knowledge in finance, accounting, or a related discipline. Roles framed too broadly as general compliance can attract scrutiny, so the job description should reflect the technical AML-specific duties clearly.
Which visa types are realistic for AML Compliance Analyst roles?
H-1B is the primary work visa path, available to candidates with a qualifying bachelor's degree. F-1 students can work in AML roles on OPT for up to 12 months, with a 24-month STEM OPT extension available if the degree is in a STEM-designated field such as finance analytics or data science. For Australian nationals, the E-3 visa offers an H-1B alternative without a lottery. TN visa is not applicable since AML analyst is not on the USMCA profession list.
Do large banks actually sponsor H-1B visas for compliance analysts?
Yes. Major financial institutions and fintech firms regularly file H-1B petitions for AML and compliance roles because demand for qualified analysts consistently exceeds the domestic supply, particularly for candidates with FinCEN reporting or BSA audit experience. Browse AML Compliance Analyst roles with verified sponsorship history on Migrate Mate to identify which employers are actively filing rather than relying on job posting language alone.
Can an AML Compliance Analyst pursue a green card through employment?
Yes. The EB-3 skilled worker category is the most common path, requiring PERM labor certification filed by the employer. The employer advertises the role, demonstrates no qualified U.S. workers are available, and then petitions USCIS. EB-2 is possible if the role requires an advanced degree or the analyst qualifies for a National Interest Waiver, though NIW is uncommon for compliance positions. India and China nationals face significant priority date backlogs in both categories.
Does a three-year bachelor's degree satisfy H-1B specialty occupation requirements for this role?
USCIS does not automatically accept three-year degrees as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization can establish equivalency, particularly if the degree is in a directly related field like finance or accounting. Some evaluators recognize that advanced coursework or a postgraduate qualification in combination with a three-year degree meets the standard. This evaluation should be obtained before the employer files the LCA.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored AML Compliance Analyst jobs?
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.