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Risk Data Analysts are strong candidates for H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship. The role consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a degree in statistics, mathematics, finance, or a related quantitative field, and employers in banking, insurance, and fintech sponsor regularly. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsThank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Risk Information Technology and Data Analyst is a key member of the IT and Data Risk Management organization and performs general activities consistent with the second line of defense, including IT and Data risk identification, measurement, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting. This position supports the implementation of Regions’ Risk Management Framework aligned with regulatory expectations (FFIEC, NIST, GLBA) and internal policies. The analyst collaborates with Technology, Cyber Security, Data and Analytics, Compliance, Business Risk Teams, and Internal Audit to proactively manage IT and Data risks.
Primary Responsibilities
- Leads IT and Data Risk Targeted Risk Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, and Testing as identified across all aspects of Information Technology and Data, including application development, cyber security, enterprise architecture, business continuity and disaster recovery, data governance, data quality, and change management, etc.
- Performs core risk assessments, including the enterprise risk assessment, payment network attestations, and the cyber security risk assessment which evaluates the company’s compliance with key regulatory requirements.
- Performs gap assessments to evaluate the design and effectiveness of technology and data controls aligned to regulatory and industry requirements.
- Reviews and validates risk analysis work completed by junior team members.
- Creates and revises IT and Data Risk Management methodology, including procedures.
- Monitors trends and regulatory changes in IT and Data and advises leadership on technology and data initiatives that support these trends.
- Reviews IT and Data policies and standards to ensure they align with regulations and industry best practices.
- Monitors, tracks, validates, and reports mitigation and resolution of IT and Data risk issues.
- Develops and produces reporting to effectively communicate key risks, findings, and recommendations for improvement and participates in discussions of results with key stakeholders.
- Performs annual planning, including staffing assessments and identifying training opportunities.
- Supports exam readiness for regulatory and audit examinations including providing risk insights, collecting evidence, and preparing verbal and written materials.
- Forms and maintains effective partnerships with key stakeholders within strategic business groups and technology to provide credible challenge of Technology and Data’s execution of the risk management framework.
- Provides day to day guidance and mentoring to junior analysts and helps build risk awareness across technology, data, and business functions.
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Five (5) years of relevant experience in IT risk, IT audit, technology, cybersecurity, or operational risk
- Strong understanding of risk management, cybersecurity/technology, and compliance principles
Preferences
- Certifications (e.g., Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Public Accountant (CPA))
- Experience in a financial institution or public accounting
- Experience with GRC tools (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow)
- Strong understanding of key banking regulations and industry standards (e.g., FFIEC, GLBA, NIST)
- Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate technical risks for business audiences.
Skills And Competencies
- Ability to adapt to quickly changing environments
- Ability to build effective partnerships
- Ability to mentor and guide less experienced team members
- Ability to research, analyze data, and derive facts
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Teams, Visio, SharePoint) and ability to learn additional systems as needed
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation
Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
- Minimum Job Range Target: $99,222.20 USD
- Median: $132,650.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans
This job may participate in an annual discretionary bonus plan.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
Regions Center
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Risk Information Technology and Data Analyst is a key member of the IT and Data Risk Management organization and performs general activities consistent with the second line of defense, including IT and Data risk identification, measurement, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting. This position supports the implementation of Regions’ Risk Management Framework aligned with regulatory expectations (FFIEC, NIST, GLBA) and internal policies. The analyst collaborates with Technology, Cyber Security, Data and Analytics, Compliance, Business Risk Teams, and Internal Audit to proactively manage IT and Data risks.
Primary Responsibilities
- Leads IT and Data Risk Targeted Risk Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, and Testing as identified across all aspects of Information Technology and Data, including application development, cyber security, enterprise architecture, business continuity and disaster recovery, data governance, data quality, and change management, etc.
- Performs core risk assessments, including the enterprise risk assessment, payment network attestations, and the cyber security risk assessment which evaluates the company’s compliance with key regulatory requirements.
- Performs gap assessments to evaluate the design and effectiveness of technology and data controls aligned to regulatory and industry requirements.
- Reviews and validates risk analysis work completed by junior team members.
- Creates and revises IT and Data Risk Management methodology, including procedures.
- Monitors trends and regulatory changes in IT and Data and advises leadership on technology and data initiatives that support these trends.
- Reviews IT and Data policies and standards to ensure they align with regulations and industry best practices.
- Monitors, tracks, validates, and reports mitigation and resolution of IT and Data risk issues.
- Develops and produces reporting to effectively communicate key risks, findings, and recommendations for improvement and participates in discussions of results with key stakeholders.
- Performs annual planning, including staffing assessments and identifying training opportunities.
- Supports exam readiness for regulatory and audit examinations including providing risk insights, collecting evidence, and preparing verbal and written materials.
- Forms and maintains effective partnerships with key stakeholders within strategic business groups and technology to provide credible challenge of Technology and Data’s execution of the risk management framework.
- Provides day to day guidance and mentoring to junior analysts and helps build risk awareness across technology, data, and business functions.
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Five (5) years of relevant experience in IT risk, IT audit, technology, cybersecurity, or operational risk
- Strong understanding of risk management, cybersecurity/technology, and compliance principles
Preferences
- Certifications (e.g., Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Public Accountant (CPA))
- Experience in a financial institution or public accounting
- Experience with GRC tools (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow)
- Strong understanding of key banking regulations and industry standards (e.g., FFIEC, GLBA, NIST)
- Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate technical risks for business audiences.
Skills And Competencies
- Ability to adapt to quickly changing environments
- Ability to build effective partnerships
- Ability to mentor and guide less experienced team members
- Ability to research, analyze data, and derive facts
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Teams, Visio, SharePoint) and ability to learn additional systems as needed
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation
Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
- Minimum Job Range Target: $99,222.20 USD
- Median: $132,650.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans
This job may participate in an annual discretionary bonus plan.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
Regions Center
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Risk Data Analyst
Target financial services and insurance employers first
Banks, insurance companies, and fintech firms file the highest volume of H-1B petitions for Risk Data Analyst roles. These employers have established immigration infrastructure and legal teams already familiar with sponsoring quantitative risk positions.
Document the degree-to-role connection explicitly
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for analyst titles. Your offer letter and employer support letter should explicitly state that the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific quantitative field, not just any degree.
Emphasize technical tools and methodologies in your resume
SQL, Python, R, SAS, and risk modeling frameworks signal genuine specialty occupation work. Resumes that read as general business analysis rather than quantitative risk work are harder for employers to defend in an H-1B petition.
Understand that large employers can file year-round
Cap-exempt employers, including universities and nonprofit research organizations, can sponsor H-1B visas outside the April lottery window. For cap-subject employers, the registration window opens in March each year.
An O-1A visa is viable if you have published research or industry recognition
Risk Data Analysts with published papers, speaking credits at industry conferences, or recognized contributions to risk modeling methodology may qualify for O-1A extraordinary ability status, which has no lottery and no annual cap.
Confirm the employer has sponsored before before accepting an offer
Not every employer offering to sponsor has actually completed the process before. Ask specifically whether their legal or HR team has filed H-1B petitions previously, since first-time sponsors often underestimate the timeline and complexity involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Risk Data Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as statistics, mathematics, finance, economics, or data science. The challenge arises when job descriptions are written loosely and accept any degree, which weakens the specialty occupation argument. Employers should work with immigration counsel to draft job descriptions that reflect the actual technical requirements of the role.
Which degree fields are most defensible for a Risk Data Analyst H-1B petition?
Statistics, mathematics, actuarial science, finance, economics, data science, and computer science are the strongest degree fields for this role. Engineering degrees with a quantitative focus are also accepted. A general business administration degree is harder to defend unless the role's duties are highly technical and the employer can document why that specific background is required.
How common is H-1B sponsorship for Risk Data Analyst positions?
Sponsorship is relatively common in this occupation, particularly at large financial institutions, insurance carriers, consulting firms, and fintech companies. These employers file H-1B visa petitions for quantitative risk roles with regularity and have legal teams experienced in supporting the specialty occupation argument. Smaller firms may be willing but lack the infrastructure to move quickly. Migrate Mate lists verified sponsoring employers actively hiring for data and risk roles.
Can a Risk Data Analyst on OPT work for a company while waiting for H-1B approval?
Yes. If you're on F-1 OPT or STEM OPT, you can work for an employer who files your H-1B petition under cap-gap protections. If your OPT expires before October 1 and your petition is selected and pending, cap-gap extends your work authorization automatically through September 30. STEM OPT extensions give you up to 36 months of work authorization, providing a longer runway for the H-1B process.
Is a Risk Data Analyst role viable for an O-1A visa instead of H-1B?
It can be, but the bar is high. The O-1A requires demonstrating extraordinary ability through criteria such as published research, industry awards, high compensation relative to peers, or contributions of major significance to the field. A strong risk analyst with academic publications, conference presentations, or recognized methodology contributions has a credible O-1A case. The advantage is no lottery and no annual cap, making it worth exploring if your background supports it.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Risk Data 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.