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Risk and compliance roles qualify for H-1B visa, E-3 visa, and TN visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in finance, law, business, or a related field. Employers in banking, insurance, and fintech sponsor regularly, though sponsorship rates vary by firm size and regulatory environment. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Career Area:
Legal and Compliance
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers. Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology and operational excellence.
As a Risk & Compliance Senior Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with enterprise and business division ethical standards and supporting regulatory requirements across Aftermarket Parts. You will coordinate and execute compliance activities related to export controls, emissions and non-emissions regulations, country of origin requirements, product labeling, and regulatory documentation. In this role, you will review customer and order-related requests, evaluate applicable compliance controls, and determine appropriate actions, including the blocking or release of parts. You will also support audits and classification updates, follow established standard operating procedures, and collaborate across teams within and outside of PSLD to resolve compliance-related questions and support business needs.
Additional Information:
- This role is located in Morton, IL and does not offer relocation.
- This role is 1st shift, Monday – Friday.
- This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules.
- This role requires up to 5% domestic travel.
What You Will Do:
- Conduct routine reviews and assessments of business processes and controls to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Coordinate and execute compliance activities related to export controls, emissions and non-emissions requirements, and other regulatory requirements within Aftermarket Parts.
- Review customer and business requests to determine applicable compliance requirements and appropriate next steps.
- Monitor orders and regulatory overrides to ensure established compliance controls and processes are followed, including determining when parts should be blocked or released.
- Support country-of-origin activities and evaluate product shipping information to ensure applicable requirements are met.
- Complete Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) forms and other required compliance documentation.
- Verify appropriate regulatory labeling for engines and related products.
- Implement corrective action plans to address compliance opportunities and prevent similar issues from occurring in the future.
- Maintain and update compliance controls, classifications, policies, procedures, and supporting documentation as requirements change.
- Support compliance audits and other ongoing monitoring activities.
- Develop and recommend improvements to processes and practices that help reduce compliance risks and improve efficiency.
- Follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs), while identifying questions or issues that require additional review.
- Communicate and coordinate with teams within and outside of Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) to research and resolve compliance-related requests.
- Provide responsive support to internal customers by analyzing requests, gathering relevant information, and determining the appropriate compliance path forward.
What You Have (Basic Requirements):
- Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
- Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
- Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
- Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
What Will Set You Apart (Top Candidates Will Have):
- Experience or education in supply chain, logistics, or a related field, with an understanding of how products and materials move through a supply chain.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate information and determine appropriate next steps.
- Previous exposure to import/export processes, customs, or international trade.
- Ability to follow established processes and procedures while identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and functions.
What You Will Get:
This is Caterpillar – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about The Caterpillar Experience and why It's More Than a Job, it's a Career at Caterpillar.
Learn more about what happens inside Caterpillar’s Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD).
About Caterpillar:
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
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Summary Pay Range:
$89,210.00 - $133,810.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Career Development
- Incentive bonus
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits also apply to part-time employees.
Posting Dates:
September 25, 2026 - October 8, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Target regulated industries first
Banks, insurance companies, and fintech firms face the heaviest compliance burdens and hire the most sponsored workers. These employers have established immigration programs and are far more likely to process H-1B or E-3 petitions without hesitation.
Emphasize your degree field on your resume
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree and the role. A finance, accounting, law, or economics degree strengthens your specialty occupation case. Highlight coursework and credentials that map cleanly to the compliance function you're applying for.
Certifications significantly strengthen your petition
Credentials like CRCM, CAMS, or CFE signal that your role requires specialized knowledge beyond general business. Immigration attorneys use professional certifications as supporting evidence that the position meets specialty occupation standards under USCIS policy.
Understand your visa category options before applying
Australian citizens can pursue E-3 sponsorship without lottery risk. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify under TN. If you're subject to H-1B, cap-exempt employers like universities and nonprofits offer sponsorship outside the annual lottery cycle.
Prepare for detailed RFE documentation
Risk and compliance petitions face above-average requests for evidence because job titles can appear generic to USCIS adjudicators. Work with your employer's immigration counsel to document specific regulatory frameworks, required expertise, and degree requirements in the job description.
Browse sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Not every compliance role comes with sponsorship, and filtering manually across postings wastes time. Migrate Mate aggregates roles from employers who have actively sponsored visa workers, letting you focus applications on firms already willing to support your status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do risk and compliance jobs typically qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes?
Yes, most risk and compliance roles qualify as specialty occupations when the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like finance, accounting, law, or economics. The key is that the degree requirement must be tied to the specific role, not just any bachelor's degree. Petitions for generalist titles like 'Compliance Officer' face more scrutiny than roles with narrower scope, such as 'AML Compliance Analyst' or 'Credit Risk Manager,' so specificity in the job description matters.
Which visa categories are available for risk and compliance professionals?
H-1B visa is the most common path for non-Australians and non-Canadians. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and far lower competition. Canadians and Mexicans with qualifying degrees may be eligible under TN visa status in the financial services category. O-1A is an option for senior compliance professionals who can demonstrate extraordinary ability through publications, speaking engagements, or leadership of major regulatory initiatives.
What degree do I need for a sponsored risk and compliance role?
Most sponsored positions require a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or law. Some roles, particularly in quantitative risk or model risk management, prefer degrees in mathematics, statistics, or engineering. If your degree is in an adjacent field, professional certifications like CAMS, FRM, or CRCM can help bridge the gap and strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your visa petition.
How can I find risk and compliance employers who actively sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. Rather than sorting through thousands of postings where sponsorship is ambiguous, Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers who have a demonstrated history of visa sponsorship. This is especially useful in compliance, where large financial institutions sponsor frequently but smaller firms rarely do. Filtering by visa type on Migrate Mate helps you focus on realistic opportunities from the start.
Are risk and compliance H-1B petitions more likely to receive a Request for Evidence?
Compliance roles do attract RFEs more often than highly technical fields like software engineering or medicine, because USCIS adjudicators sometimes question whether a specific degree is required. The strongest petitions clearly document the regulatory complexity of the role, reference specific compliance frameworks the hire will work within, and include evidence such as industry surveys or job postings showing that a degree in a specific field is the standard requirement for that position.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Risk And 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.