Operations Consultant Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Operations Consultant roles qualify for H-1B visa and TN visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, industrial engineering, or a related field. Employers in consulting, logistics, and technology firms sponsor regularly, though each petition must document the specialty occupation requirement carefully. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Line of Business Specific Description: About Sanctions Screening Center of Excellence: The Center of Excellence for economic sanctions monitoring is part of Global Payment Operations (GPO). GPO is the central hub for Bank of America in playing a monumental and mission critical role in establishing, servicing, supporting and monitoring two of the most widely used electronic payment processing vehicles – Wire and ACH – in the financial services arena worldwide. GPO is also accountable for the SSCoE (Sanctions Screening Center of Excellence) that reviews all of Bank of America’s customers and transactions to ensure compliance with Bank of America’s Economic Sanctions Program. SSCoE serves BAML’s eight lines of business, delivering global, regional and local capabilities through secure, fast and reliable technology, and people with the knowledge and experience to deliver timely and accurate review of all sanctions alerts across all products of Bank of America. Team also has the responsibility to provide support to client facing teams and clients where needed to educate on compliance program, drive better quality of data defining the customer and their day-to-day banking transactions.
Job Description:
This job is responsible for the day-to-day resolution of complex problems and the research and execution of complex transactions for a single site/business unit or smaller business unit(s). Key responsibilities include strategically advising upon the design, development, and implementation of products, systems, and services using discretion within the project management methodologies.
Responsibilities:
- Perform sanctions reviews on a variety of different Transactions and/or Relationships
- Ensure compliance with regulators such as OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control)
- Monitor queue volumes and priorities
- Communicate with different Lines of Business to retrieve information or advise of adverse decisions
- Advises on the design, development, and implementation of complex products, systems, and services in an operations environment using discretionary judgment
- Advises on projects and directs activities of a team related to special initiatives
- Advises as a technical expert in assigned area, providing an understanding of the business unit's operations processes and implications on other groups within the operations function
- Consults on present-state, develops alternative future-state approaches, and facilitates implementations by creating a clear and coherent approach to guide effective program/initiative setup, execution, and control
- Identifies and recommends responsibilities and accountabilities for key programs/projects
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ year experience in Operations or Compliance; Economic Sanctions experience highly desired
- Experience & Knowledge of economic sanctions program requirements and disposition of sanctions alerts or extensive background with WTX and/or ACH experience
- Experience in client due diligence and KYC
- Highly organized individual - Demonstrates a bias for action and a commitment to achieving sustainable results. Makes timely and fact based decisions
- Analytical and detail oriented.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and navigate change
- Ability to work independently, as well as, within a team.
- Strong risk framework and approach.
- Ability to prioritize, use own initiative and be flexible
- Good oral and written communications skills.
- PC proficiency and excellent Keyboarding/Typing skills.
- Ability to work additional hours outside of the standard work schedule as business needs dictate.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in Global Banking & Markets business process
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook
- Team player attitude, enthusiasm and commitment
- Monitor work flow and team progress, provide feedback to manager/team
- Monitor escalations received from Lines of business and response in timely manner
- Coordinate with other sites/regions to ensure daily SSCOE goals are met
- Provide training to new hires and up skill training to existing associates
- Ensure existing training is updated appropriate to adjust for changes in environment over time
Skills:
- Customer and Client Focus
- Problem Solving
- Risk Management
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Issue Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Oral Communications
- Presentation Skills
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Line of Business Specific Description: About Sanctions Screening Center of Excellence: The Center of Excellence for economic sanctions monitoring is part of Global Payment Operations (GPO). GPO is the central hub for Bank of America in playing a monumental and mission critical role in establishing, servicing, supporting and monitoring two of the most widely used electronic payment processing vehicles – Wire and ACH – in the financial services arena worldwide. GPO is also accountable for the SSCoE (Sanctions Screening Center of Excellence) that reviews all of Bank of America’s customers and transactions to ensure compliance with Bank of America’s Economic Sanctions Program. SSCoE serves BAML’s eight lines of business, delivering global, regional and local capabilities through secure, fast and reliable technology, and people with the knowledge and experience to deliver timely and accurate review of all sanctions alerts across all products of Bank of America. Team also has the responsibility to provide support to client facing teams and clients where needed to educate on compliance program, drive better quality of data defining the customer and their day-to-day banking transactions.
Job Description:
This job is responsible for the day-to-day resolution of complex problems and the research and execution of complex transactions for a single site/business unit or smaller business unit(s). Key responsibilities include strategically advising upon the design, development, and implementation of products, systems, and services using discretion within the project management methodologies.
Responsibilities:
- Perform sanctions reviews on a variety of different Transactions and/or Relationships
- Ensure compliance with regulators such as OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control)
- Monitor queue volumes and priorities
- Communicate with different Lines of Business to retrieve information or advise of adverse decisions
- Advises on the design, development, and implementation of complex products, systems, and services in an operations environment using discretionary judgment
- Advises on projects and directs activities of a team related to special initiatives
- Advises as a technical expert in assigned area, providing an understanding of the business unit's operations processes and implications on other groups within the operations function
- Consults on present-state, develops alternative future-state approaches, and facilitates implementations by creating a clear and coherent approach to guide effective program/initiative setup, execution, and control
- Identifies and recommends responsibilities and accountabilities for key programs/projects
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ year experience in Operations or Compliance; Economic Sanctions experience highly desired
- Experience & Knowledge of economic sanctions program requirements and disposition of sanctions alerts or extensive background with WTX and/or ACH experience
- Experience in client due diligence and KYC
- Highly organized individual - Demonstrates a bias for action and a commitment to achieving sustainable results. Makes timely and fact based decisions
- Analytical and detail oriented.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and navigate change
- Ability to work independently, as well as, within a team.
- Strong risk framework and approach.
- Ability to prioritize, use own initiative and be flexible
- Good oral and written communications skills.
- PC proficiency and excellent Keyboarding/Typing skills.
- Ability to work additional hours outside of the standard work schedule as business needs dictate.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in Global Banking & Markets business process
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook
- Team player attitude, enthusiasm and commitment
- Monitor work flow and team progress, provide feedback to manager/team
- Monitor escalations received from Lines of business and response in timely manner
- Coordinate with other sites/regions to ensure daily SSCOE goals are met
- Provide training to new hires and up skill training to existing associates
- Ensure existing training is updated appropriate to adjust for changes in environment over time
Skills:
- Customer and Client Focus
- Problem Solving
- Risk Management
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Issue Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Oral Communications
- Presentation Skills
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Consultant
Confirm the degree requirement is explicit in the job posting
USCIS requires that a specific bachelor's degree field be necessary for the role, not just preferred. If a posting says 'degree preferred,' push back, the offer letter and LCA must state the requirement clearly to support your petition.
Target consulting firms with established immigration programs
Large management and operations consulting firms process H-1B petitions routinely and have in-house immigration counsel. Their familiarity with specialty occupation documentation for consulting roles significantly reduces petition risk compared to smaller employers filing for the first time.
Understand how your degree field maps to the role
Operations Consultant petitions succeed most consistently when your degree is in industrial engineering, supply chain management, business administration, or operations research. A general business degree can work, but expect USCIS to scrutinize the connection between coursework and job duties.
Request a detailed offer letter that describes actual job duties
Vague titles like 'consultant' attract USCIS scrutiny. Your offer letter should describe specific duties, process optimization, workflow analysis, operational modeling, that demonstrate the role demands specialized theoretical knowledge, not just general business judgment.
Canadian and Mexican nationals should consider TN status
TN visa classification covers Management Consultants for Canadian and Mexican citizens, and it can be obtained at the border without lottery risk. Confirm your employer is comfortable with TN sponsorship, since some firms default to H-1B even when TN is faster and simpler.
Prepare evidence of specialized expertise before interviewing
Gather transcripts, certifications like Lean Six Sigma or PMP, and examples of technical deliverables from past roles. This documentation supports both the job offer negotiation and the petition itself, showing that the position genuinely requires specialized knowledge you uniquely possess.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but approval is not automatic. USCIS evaluates whether the specific role requires a bachelor's degree in a particular field, not just any degree. Operations Consultant petitions are more defensible when duties involve quantitative analysis, systems design, or process engineering rather than general advisory work. Strong documentation of both the role requirements and your educational background is essential.
Which visa categories are available for Operations Consultants seeking employer sponsorship?
The H-1B visa is the most common path for operations consulting roles. Canadian and Mexican nationals can use TN visa status under the Management Consultant category, which skips the lottery entirely. Australians with the right credentials may qualify for the E-3 visa. L-1B is available if you're transferring within a multinational company and can demonstrate specialized knowledge of proprietary systems or methodologies.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my H-1B as an Operations Consultant?
Industrial engineering, operations research, supply chain management, or business administration are the strongest degree fields for this title. A master's degree in any of these disciplines strengthens the petition considerably. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence if your degree is in a loosely related field, so having a transcript that maps your coursework to the specific duties described in the offer letter is important.
How do I find Operations Consultant roles where employers are open to visa sponsorship?
Many employers are open to sponsorship but don't advertise it prominently. Migrate Mate filters operations and consulting roles specifically by sponsorship willingness, so you're not spending time on applications that won't go anywhere. Focus on firms with active H-1B or TN filing histories, since past sponsorship behavior is the strongest signal that a company has the infrastructure and willingness to sponsor again.
Are Operations Consultant H-1B petitions at higher risk of a Request for Evidence compared to other roles?
Yes. Consulting titles broadly attract more USCIS scrutiny because officers sometimes classify them as general business positions rather than specialty occupations. Petitions that specify duties like operational modeling, data-driven process redesign, or enterprise systems analysis fare significantly better than those describing vague advisory responsibilities. Working with an immigration attorney experienced in consulting petitions meaningfully reduces RFE risk.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Operations Consultant 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.