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Risk management consultants qualify for H-1B visa, O-1 visa, and TN visa sponsorship. Most roles require a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Large financial institutions, consulting firms, and insurance companies are the most active sponsors. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: New York, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Hartford, Hoboken, McLean, Metropark, Philadelphia, Providence, Raleigh
Salary: Competitive
Job description
Requisition ID: 1745573
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
EY is the only professional services firm with a separate business unit (“FSO”) dedicated to the financial services marketplace. Our FSO teams have been at the forefront of every event that has reshaped and redefined the financial services industry. If you are passionate about rallying together to solve the most complex challenges in the financial services industry, join our dynamic FSO team!
You’ll get to work on cutting-edge, disruptive technologies and assist with building and implementing new technology solutions and products to address challenges faced by the banking industry.
The opportunity
Our Risk Technology Consulting practice helps clients modernize systems, processes, and products to enhance business and customer-facing platforms and services to support high performance in a rapidly changing, competitive environment. The team leverages eGRC platforms, Microservices, Cloud, API Management, and open-source technologies to enable end-to-end automation with safe and sound architecture at optimum cost.
As a Manager in Solution Architecture, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between complex business problems and innovative technical solutions. You will be instrumental in understanding business requirements and defining the solution architecture that translates these requirements into effective, workable solutions. Your expertise will guide technical decisions to ensure they align with business outcomes, offering recommendations that propel the business forward.
Your key responsibilities
In this role, you will focus on the effective management and delivery of technology solutions, ensuring quality and risk management. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading project implementations and developing, investing, and maintaining thought leadership with deep subject matter expertise related to the Archer platform, product capabilities, and complementary technologies in a client-consulting environment, including Integrated Risk Management (Policy Management, Enterprise Management, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Audit Management, Regulatory Change Management), Third-party Risk Management (TPRM), Business Continuity Management (BCM), Environmental, Privacy Management, Vulnerability and SecOps Management, Social and Governance (ESG).
- Leading all technical aspects of offering development, project delivery, and solution delivery on the Archer platform.
- Be the Subject Matter Expert on the delivery of Archer GRC solutions.
- Ensuring technical deliverables are complete, consistent, high quality, on time, and deliver valued outcomes.
Skills and attributes for success
To excel as a Manager in Solution Architecture, you will need a robust set of technical and business skills. Your success will be driven by your proficiency in:
- Application and Tool Analysis
- Complex Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
- Building and Managing Relationships
- Communicating With Impact
To qualify for the role, you must have
- A Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree)
- Typically, no less than 4 - 6 years relevant experience of Archer implementation experience with IRM (GRC) implementations in a client consulting environment
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate with impact
- A track record of Complex Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, and Digital Fluency
- Leadership qualities, including Driving Outcomes, Emotional Agility, and Leading Teams
- Adaptability and Learning Agility, with experience in Managing Change and Negotiation and Influencing
- Proficiency with Agile project management and delivery methodologies.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in technical consulting and client-facing roles required
- Expertise with Archer form and layout design configuration, development of field updates, advanced workflow, troubleshooting, complex calculations, different datafeeds, data imports, scheduled jobs, various notifications, data driven events, reports, dashboard, workspaces, Appearance, Access Control (Roles, Groups, Users), Record Permissions, deployment (package creation and installation), Platform upgrades, on-prem to SaaS migration.
- Certifications such as Archer Certified Administrator – Specialist, Archer Certified Administrator - Expert
- Industry Certifications, including SAFe Product Owner, SAFe Implementer, SAFe Agilist, and Scrum Master, are also preferred.
- Maintain all certifications and continual progression in developer learning plans.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present and articulately explain technical information.
- Ability to understand and interpret business needs and identify appropriate business and technical solutions to meet those needs.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and consult (providing options with pros, cons, and risks) around all critical technical decisions during project delivery.
- Prior experience with mentoring junior team members and managing end-to-end project quality and seamless delivery
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Experience managing & delivering multiple projects at the same time.
- Experience providing business/operations/technical consulting to senior leaders of organizations.
- Experience with Evolv Compliance, RMIS, Archer Insight
- Experience with Archer Control panel, data publication, Web Services, REST API, Content API, MS SQL, report objects, broadhead, custom objects, HTML, JavaScript/jQuery, ASP .net.
- Experience with SDLC, Agile Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills, team player, drives processes, and actively owns deliverables.
- Deep understanding of Archer Platform end-to-end delivery processes; advanced functional and technical knowledge of the Archer IRM/GRC best practices.
- Strong interest in cloud computing and related technologies, including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
What we look for
We are looking for individuals who are not only experts in their technical field but who also have the drive to lead, innovate, and collaborate to solve complex business challenges. You should be someone who can navigate the intricacies of both business and technology, making impactful decisions that contribute to the success of our clients and our team.
What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.
- The salary range for this job is:
- New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $166,900 to $278,100
- Bay Area California offices – $173,800 to $289,700
- All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $139,100 to $254,900
- Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
- To make the most of your application experience, please limit yourself to two applications within a six-month period.
- EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
- For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
- At EY, our values set the foundation for how we work and the behaviors we expect of our people. Any misrepresentation or falsification of information or lack of integrity at any point in the recruiting process may result in withdrawal of your candidacy, revocation of an offer or immediate termination of employment.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
All in to shape the future with confidence.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
Location: New York, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Hartford, Hoboken, McLean, Metropark, Philadelphia, Providence, Raleigh
Salary: Competitive
Job description
Requisition ID: 1745573
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
EY is the only professional services firm with a separate business unit (“FSO”) dedicated to the financial services marketplace. Our FSO teams have been at the forefront of every event that has reshaped and redefined the financial services industry. If you are passionate about rallying together to solve the most complex challenges in the financial services industry, join our dynamic FSO team!
You’ll get to work on cutting-edge, disruptive technologies and assist with building and implementing new technology solutions and products to address challenges faced by the banking industry.
The opportunity
Our Risk Technology Consulting practice helps clients modernize systems, processes, and products to enhance business and customer-facing platforms and services to support high performance in a rapidly changing, competitive environment. The team leverages eGRC platforms, Microservices, Cloud, API Management, and open-source technologies to enable end-to-end automation with safe and sound architecture at optimum cost.
As a Manager in Solution Architecture, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between complex business problems and innovative technical solutions. You will be instrumental in understanding business requirements and defining the solution architecture that translates these requirements into effective, workable solutions. Your expertise will guide technical decisions to ensure they align with business outcomes, offering recommendations that propel the business forward.
Your key responsibilities
In this role, you will focus on the effective management and delivery of technology solutions, ensuring quality and risk management. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading project implementations and developing, investing, and maintaining thought leadership with deep subject matter expertise related to the Archer platform, product capabilities, and complementary technologies in a client-consulting environment, including Integrated Risk Management (Policy Management, Enterprise Management, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Audit Management, Regulatory Change Management), Third-party Risk Management (TPRM), Business Continuity Management (BCM), Environmental, Privacy Management, Vulnerability and SecOps Management, Social and Governance (ESG).
- Leading all technical aspects of offering development, project delivery, and solution delivery on the Archer platform.
- Be the Subject Matter Expert on the delivery of Archer GRC solutions.
- Ensuring technical deliverables are complete, consistent, high quality, on time, and deliver valued outcomes.
Skills and attributes for success
To excel as a Manager in Solution Architecture, you will need a robust set of technical and business skills. Your success will be driven by your proficiency in:
- Application and Tool Analysis
- Complex Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
- Building and Managing Relationships
- Communicating With Impact
To qualify for the role, you must have
- A Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree)
- Typically, no less than 4 - 6 years relevant experience of Archer implementation experience with IRM (GRC) implementations in a client consulting environment
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate with impact
- A track record of Complex Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, and Digital Fluency
- Leadership qualities, including Driving Outcomes, Emotional Agility, and Leading Teams
- Adaptability and Learning Agility, with experience in Managing Change and Negotiation and Influencing
- Proficiency with Agile project management and delivery methodologies.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in technical consulting and client-facing roles required
- Expertise with Archer form and layout design configuration, development of field updates, advanced workflow, troubleshooting, complex calculations, different datafeeds, data imports, scheduled jobs, various notifications, data driven events, reports, dashboard, workspaces, Appearance, Access Control (Roles, Groups, Users), Record Permissions, deployment (package creation and installation), Platform upgrades, on-prem to SaaS migration.
- Certifications such as Archer Certified Administrator – Specialist, Archer Certified Administrator - Expert
- Industry Certifications, including SAFe Product Owner, SAFe Implementer, SAFe Agilist, and Scrum Master, are also preferred.
- Maintain all certifications and continual progression in developer learning plans.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present and articulately explain technical information.
- Ability to understand and interpret business needs and identify appropriate business and technical solutions to meet those needs.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and consult (providing options with pros, cons, and risks) around all critical technical decisions during project delivery.
- Prior experience with mentoring junior team members and managing end-to-end project quality and seamless delivery
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Experience managing & delivering multiple projects at the same time.
- Experience providing business/operations/technical consulting to senior leaders of organizations.
- Experience with Evolv Compliance, RMIS, Archer Insight
- Experience with Archer Control panel, data publication, Web Services, REST API, Content API, MS SQL, report objects, broadhead, custom objects, HTML, JavaScript/jQuery, ASP .net.
- Experience with SDLC, Agile Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills, team player, drives processes, and actively owns deliverables.
- Deep understanding of Archer Platform end-to-end delivery processes; advanced functional and technical knowledge of the Archer IRM/GRC best practices.
- Strong interest in cloud computing and related technologies, including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
What we look for
We are looking for individuals who are not only experts in their technical field but who also have the drive to lead, innovate, and collaborate to solve complex business challenges. You should be someone who can navigate the intricacies of both business and technology, making impactful decisions that contribute to the success of our clients and our team.
What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.
- The salary range for this job is:
- New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $166,900 to $278,100
- Bay Area California offices – $173,800 to $289,700
- All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $139,100 to $254,900
- Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
- To make the most of your application experience, please limit yourself to two applications within a six-month period.
- EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
- For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
- At EY, our values set the foundation for how we work and the behaviors we expect of our people. Any misrepresentation or falsification of information or lack of integrity at any point in the recruiting process may result in withdrawal of your candidacy, revocation of an offer or immediate termination of employment.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
All in to shape the future with confidence.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Risk Management Consultant
Target firms with established sponsorship track records
Large consulting firms and financial institutions file H-1B petitions regularly and have in-house immigration teams. These employers move faster and make fewer procedural errors than smaller firms sponsoring for the first time.
Align your degree field with the role's requirements
Risk management is a specialty occupation, but only when the role requires a degree in a specific field like finance, statistics, or actuarial science. A general business degree may not satisfy the specialty occupation standard for all employers.
Emphasize quantifiable risk frameworks in your application
Employers sponsoring H-1B visas face scrutiny on specialty occupation status. Highlighting technical skills like credit risk modeling, Basel III compliance, or VaR analysis strengthens the case that the role requires specialized knowledge.
Consider the O-1A if you have documented industry recognition
Risk consultants with published research, speaking engagements, professional awards, or high-profile client work may qualify for the O-1A visa. This bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and has no annual cap.
Understand how the H-1B lottery affects your timeline
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you're not selected, your employer cannot legally sponsor you that cycle. Plan for this gap and explore cap-exempt employers or alternative visa categories.
Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Not all risk management job postings include sponsorship details upfront. Migrate Mate filters listings to surface employers actively sponsoring work visas, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship was never on the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does risk management consulting qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS looks at whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Risk management roles tied to quantitative analysis, financial modeling, or regulatory compliance generally qualify. Roles framed as general advisory work with no specific degree requirement are more vulnerable to a specialty occupation challenge.
Which visa types are most common for risk management consultants?
The H-1B visa is the most common path. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN visa status under the USMCA, typically under the economist or financial analyst categories depending on role duties and degree. Consultants with exceptional credentials, publications, or high-profile client engagements may qualify for the O-1A, which has no lottery.
What degree do I need to get H-1B sponsorship as a risk consultant?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field. An MBA or master's in risk management strengthens your profile significantly. If your degree is in an unrelated field, three years of relevant specialized experience can substitute for each year of missing education under USCIS rules.
How can I find risk management roles that offer visa sponsorship?
Most job postings don't explicitly state sponsorship availability, which makes filtering difficult on general platforms. Migrate Mate focuses specifically on roles open to visa sponsorship, so you can browse risk management listings without wasting applications on employers who won't sponsor. It's the most direct way to identify willing employers in this field.
Do boutique risk consulting firms sponsor H-1B visas, or only large institutions?
Both sponsor, but the experience differs significantly. Large banks and consulting firms like the Big Four have dedicated immigration counsel and streamlined processes. Boutique firms can and do sponsor, but may be less familiar with the process, slower to act, and more hesitant due to legal costs. Vetting a smaller employer's willingness and experience early in the interview process is worth doing.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Risk Management 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.