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Head of Compliance roles attract H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship from banks, fintechs, and healthcare systems that need permanent regulatory oversight. Most positions require a law degree or a bachelor's in finance with substantial compliance experience, qualifying as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Head of Energy Compliance, Americas
Corporate Title: Director
Location: New York, NY
Overview
As the Head of Fixed Income & Currencies (FIC) Energy Compliance, Americas, you will provide real-time support and challenge to the FIC Energy businesses within the Investment Bank (IB). Your role will involve implementing Compliance frameworks for the Energy business, including providing check and challenge to new business initiatives. You will provide guidance and guardrails on issues related to structuring, sales and trading activities, surveillance and monitoring of controls, supervision, and other matters that are typical for a large global investment bank. The FIC business is currently expanding its Energy business into new products and new markets, and you would be an integral part of establishing that business in a controlled manner. You will provide real-time input to the FIC Energy businesses; understand regulatory and venue regulations and requirements, identify regulatory trends and developments that impact business areas and advise staff and business leadership as to how this may impact their current and proposed activities.
What We Offer You
- A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
- A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
- Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
- Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
- Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs
What You’ll Do
- Communicate requirements to business areas on Firm policies and procedures and applicable securities laws and regulations; draft, update, and implement relevant policies and procedures
- Provide regulatory/compliance training; assist the Business in implementing and documenting various supervisory/control mechanisms
- Participate in internal investigations, respond to regulatory inquiries, and coordinate internal and external audits and inspections; interact with federal and state regulators as well as Regional Transmission Organization/Independent System Operator representatives and self-regulatory arms of exchanges and venues
- Coordinate with Compliance colleagues in Testing and Surveillance on oversight activities to monitor for compliance with Firm policies and conduct risk assessments of the Business to ensure effective business control framework
How You’ll Lead
- While the role is an Americas role, you will be a senior and integral contributor to the build-out of and controls for a global business and where relevant provide expertise across regions in coordination with colleagues in Europe and Asia in addition to the Americas
- Member of the Investment Bank Compliance, Americas, management team
- Manage relationships with senior leadership within the FIC Energy business, Control functions in the first line of defense, infrastructure partners and with control partners in the second line of defense
Skills You’ll Need
- Strong energy and derivatives regulatory experience, preferably in a global investment bank or energy firm
- Significant experience with energy products (including a mix of power, natural gas, emissions and oil and oil products)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; JD or MBA a plus
- Functional knowledge of the US fixed income and derivative trading regulatory framework, as well as FERC regulations as well as industry best practices. Familiarity with securities regulation, aspects of prudential regulation applicable to sales and trading businesses, and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority expectations would be a plus
- Relevant experience providing compliance or legal coverage to a sales or trading desk at an investment bank or energy company
- Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimize workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs
Skills That Will Help You Excel
- Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
- Ability to make, support, and defend difficult and complex regulatory/compliance decisions in a fast-paced and high-pressured environment
- Ability to project confidence and professionalism in dealings with senior business personnel
- Desire to lead and develop junior staff
Expectations
It is the Bank’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the New York office in accordance with the Bank’s hybrid working model.
Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.
The salary range for this position in New York City is $170,000 to $340,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.
Deutsche Bank Benefits
At Deutsche Bank, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That’s why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authentically and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home.
Learn more about your life at Deutsche Bank through the eyes of our current employees:
The California Consumer Privacy Act outlines how companies can use personal information. If you are interested in receiving a copy of Deutsche Bank’s California Privacy Notice please email HR.Direct@DB.com.
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We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Click these links to view Deutsche Bank’s Equal Opportunity Policy Statement and the following notices: EEOC Know Your Rights; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.
Job Title: Head of Energy Compliance, Americas
Corporate Title: Director
Location: New York, NY
Overview
As the Head of Fixed Income & Currencies (FIC) Energy Compliance, Americas, you will provide real-time support and challenge to the FIC Energy businesses within the Investment Bank (IB). Your role will involve implementing Compliance frameworks for the Energy business, including providing check and challenge to new business initiatives. You will provide guidance and guardrails on issues related to structuring, sales and trading activities, surveillance and monitoring of controls, supervision, and other matters that are typical for a large global investment bank. The FIC business is currently expanding its Energy business into new products and new markets, and you would be an integral part of establishing that business in a controlled manner. You will provide real-time input to the FIC Energy businesses; understand regulatory and venue regulations and requirements, identify regulatory trends and developments that impact business areas and advise staff and business leadership as to how this may impact their current and proposed activities.
What We Offer You
- A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
- A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
- Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
- Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
- Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs
What You’ll Do
- Communicate requirements to business areas on Firm policies and procedures and applicable securities laws and regulations; draft, update, and implement relevant policies and procedures
- Provide regulatory/compliance training; assist the Business in implementing and documenting various supervisory/control mechanisms
- Participate in internal investigations, respond to regulatory inquiries, and coordinate internal and external audits and inspections; interact with federal and state regulators as well as Regional Transmission Organization/Independent System Operator representatives and self-regulatory arms of exchanges and venues
- Coordinate with Compliance colleagues in Testing and Surveillance on oversight activities to monitor for compliance with Firm policies and conduct risk assessments of the Business to ensure effective business control framework
How You’ll Lead
- While the role is an Americas role, you will be a senior and integral contributor to the build-out of and controls for a global business and where relevant provide expertise across regions in coordination with colleagues in Europe and Asia in addition to the Americas
- Member of the Investment Bank Compliance, Americas, management team
- Manage relationships with senior leadership within the FIC Energy business, Control functions in the first line of defense, infrastructure partners and with control partners in the second line of defense
Skills You’ll Need
- Strong energy and derivatives regulatory experience, preferably in a global investment bank or energy firm
- Significant experience with energy products (including a mix of power, natural gas, emissions and oil and oil products)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; JD or MBA a plus
- Functional knowledge of the US fixed income and derivative trading regulatory framework, as well as FERC regulations as well as industry best practices. Familiarity with securities regulation, aspects of prudential regulation applicable to sales and trading businesses, and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority expectations would be a plus
- Relevant experience providing compliance or legal coverage to a sales or trading desk at an investment bank or energy company
- Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimize workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs
Skills That Will Help You Excel
- Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
- Ability to make, support, and defend difficult and complex regulatory/compliance decisions in a fast-paced and high-pressured environment
- Ability to project confidence and professionalism in dealings with senior business personnel
- Desire to lead and develop junior staff
Expectations
It is the Bank’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the New York office in accordance with the Bank’s hybrid working model.
Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.
The salary range for this position in New York City is $170,000 to $340,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.
Deutsche Bank Benefits
At Deutsche Bank, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That’s why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authentically and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home.
Learn more about your life at Deutsche Bank through the eyes of our current employees:
The California Consumer Privacy Act outlines how companies can use personal information. If you are interested in receiving a copy of Deutsche Bank’s California Privacy Notice please email HR.Direct@DB.com.
#LI-HYBRID
#LI-ONSITE
We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Click these links to view Deutsche Bank’s Equal Opportunity Policy Statement and the following notices: EEOC Know Your Rights; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Head Of Compliance Jobs
Target regulated industries first
Banks, insurance carriers, healthcare systems, and publicly traded companies maintain dedicated compliance functions and sponsor visas regularly. These employers have established immigration infrastructure, making the sponsorship process faster and less uncertain than approaching smaller or unregulated firms.
Clarify your degree and experience match
USCIS requires that your degree field directly relates to compliance work. A law degree, finance degree, or accounting background strengthens your specialty occupation claim. Mismatches between your credential and the role's regulatory focus are among the most common denial reasons for this title.
Emphasize domain-specific expertise
Compliance is broad. Specifying your focus area, whether AML, SOX, HIPAA, or SEC regulations, signals to employers that you fill a precise gap. Niche expertise makes sponsorship easier to justify internally and strengthens the specialty occupation argument with USCIS during the H-1B petition.
Ask about sponsorship policy early
Many employers sponsor selectively, often only for senior or hard-to-fill roles. Raising sponsorship in the first or second interview round avoids investing weeks in a process that stalls. Phrasing it as confirming their experience with the process lands better than asking for a commitment upfront.
Understand the LCA requirement
Before your H-1B petition is filed, your employer must submit a Labor Condition Application certifying your offered compensation meets prevailing wage levels for compliance roles in your location. This step is the employer's responsibility, but understanding it helps you verify the process is moving correctly.
Build a compliance credentials portfolio
Certifications like CAMS, CCEP, or a FINRA license reinforce your specialty occupation case and differentiate you from generalist candidates. Employers evaluating sponsorship investment prefer candidates whose credentials reduce the risk of a USCIS Request for Evidence slowing down the hiring timeline significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Head of Compliance role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Head of Compliance roles generally qualify as specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as law, finance, or accounting. USCIS scrutinizes compliance titles more than technical roles, so your petition is stronger when the job description specifies a required degree field rather than listing it as preferred.
Which visa types do employers use to sponsor compliance leaders?
H-1B visa is the most common path. Candidates with a track record of senior leadership, published regulatory guidance, or significant industry recognition may qualify for the O-1A, which has no lottery and no annual cap. Australians can pursue the E-3 visa as an alternative to the H-1B, which also bypasses the lottery. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to find employers already familiar with these pathways.
Does my degree field need to match compliance specifically?
USCIS requires a logical connection between your degree and the compliance role. A JD, a finance degree, or a business degree with a regulatory concentration all support the specialty occupation claim well. A degree in an unrelated field, such as communications or liberal arts, makes the petition harder to sustain unless you have substantial post-degree compliance credentials that bridge the gap.
How likely is USCIS to issue a Request for Evidence for this role?
Compliance titles receive RFEs more frequently than software engineering or scientific roles because USCIS sometimes questions whether a specific degree is always required, versus preferred. Employers with experienced immigration counsel who draft detailed specialty occupation support letters significantly reduce RFE risk. Choosing an employer with a prior record of successful compliance sponsorships matters more than most candidates realize.
Are Head of Compliance roles typically cap-exempt for H-1B purposes?
Most are not. Positions at for-profit banks, fintechs, insurance companies, and publicly traded corporations are cap-subject, meaning they enter the H-1B lottery. Cap-exempt status applies when the employer is a nonprofit research institution, university, or government research organization. Senior compliance roles at hospital systems affiliated with teaching universities may qualify, but this requires employer-specific legal confirmation.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Head Of Compliance 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.