Risk Management Lead Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Risk Management Lead roles attract H-1B visa sponsorship from banks, insurance firms, and consulting groups hiring for specialty occupation work in risk analysis and compliance. Most employers require a bachelor's degree in finance, statistics, or a related quantitative field. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Financial Risk Management is the team responsible for understanding, analyzing and responding to risk events within the finance function. Its mandate is to partner with the business to proactively manage risk and maintain an effective and efficient control environment over financial risks. Whenever change occurs, there is risk; in order to respond to the ever-changing nature of Uber, a focus on risk is required to ensure we are compliant with statutory requirements and understand the impact of risk and use it to perform informed decision making.
About the Role
The Senior Analyst, Financial Risk Management will be focused on coordinating and building a world class financial risk management program, through the strategic design and implementation of a financial controls program to respond to risk across existing and emerging products at Uber, specifically related to Revenue and Partner Payments. The successful applicant will work closely with various product teams and business process owners, Uber's Internal Audit team and external auditors to manage financial risk by facilitating an effective and efficient control environment.
- Work with control owners to evaluate, design, develop and implement effective and efficient financial controls
- Work with process owners/business functions to improve the efficiency of the control environment through implementation of automation or process improvement
- Build and maintain flowcharts, narratives and control documentation for key financial processes, specifically related to the Revenue and Partner Payments pillars
- Build and maintain relationships across Finance and the wider business, Internal Audit, external audit and other external stakeholders to drive effective financial risk management
- Understand and manage existing and emerging risks through early detection and adopt preventative measures to manage them
- Work closely with the FRM IT teams to bridge gaps between IT controls and business controls, including automated controls and appropriate system scoping efforts (ITGC)
- Provide control related support and training for the team to help mitigate financial risk through fostering an effective controls environment
- Implement new processes and controls in response to changes to the business environment, such as: new product introduction, system enhancements, acquisitions, internal process changes and reorganization
- Work closely with our external auditors to ensure the controls are successfully positioned under SOX compliance
- Oversee the controls testing provided by 3rd party service providers over the in-scope products as required through management's testing and work with the business partners to timely address the identified control gaps
What You'll Need/Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred)
- Minimum of 4-6 years of audit (internal or external), controls, compliance or risk management experience
- Strong organization skills with an ability to plan and perform multiple tasks
- Ability to analyze complex processes to identify potential financial, operational, systems and compliance risks across major finance cycles
- Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form across a wide array of internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently
- Ability to thrive in environments of uncertainty
Preferred Qualifications
- Big 4 accounting firm, management consulting, and/or internet/technology industry experience
- CPA/CA/CIA/CFA/CISSP/CISM
- Demonstrated project management experience (PM certification a plus)
- Experience managing, monitoring and remediating deficient financial controls, specific to Revenue (including ASC 606) and Partner Payments
- Process management experience, including process redesign and optimization
- Working technical knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, SOX requirements, including PCAOB Auditing Standard No. 5
- Experience with Oracle or another large-scale ERP
- SQL knowledge a plus
Compensation
- Salary Range: $122,000 per year - $135,000 per year
You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits.
Ready to Ride?
This isn't the kind of place where you follow a playbook - it's where you help write one. If you're driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves - we'd love to hear from you.
You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.
Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
About the Team
Financial Risk Management is the team responsible for understanding, analyzing and responding to risk events within the finance function. Its mandate is to partner with the business to proactively manage risk and maintain an effective and efficient control environment over financial risks. Whenever change occurs, there is risk; in order to respond to the ever-changing nature of Uber, a focus on risk is required to ensure we are compliant with statutory requirements and understand the impact of risk and use it to perform informed decision making.
About the Role
The Senior Analyst, Financial Risk Management will be focused on coordinating and building a world class financial risk management program, through the strategic design and implementation of a financial controls program to respond to risk across existing and emerging products at Uber, specifically related to Revenue and Partner Payments. The successful applicant will work closely with various product teams and business process owners, Uber's Internal Audit team and external auditors to manage financial risk by facilitating an effective and efficient control environment.
- Work with control owners to evaluate, design, develop and implement effective and efficient financial controls
- Work with process owners/business functions to improve the efficiency of the control environment through implementation of automation or process improvement
- Build and maintain flowcharts, narratives and control documentation for key financial processes, specifically related to the Revenue and Partner Payments pillars
- Build and maintain relationships across Finance and the wider business, Internal Audit, external audit and other external stakeholders to drive effective financial risk management
- Understand and manage existing and emerging risks through early detection and adopt preventative measures to manage them
- Work closely with the FRM IT teams to bridge gaps between IT controls and business controls, including automated controls and appropriate system scoping efforts (ITGC)
- Provide control related support and training for the team to help mitigate financial risk through fostering an effective controls environment
- Implement new processes and controls in response to changes to the business environment, such as: new product introduction, system enhancements, acquisitions, internal process changes and reorganization
- Work closely with our external auditors to ensure the controls are successfully positioned under SOX compliance
- Oversee the controls testing provided by 3rd party service providers over the in-scope products as required through management's testing and work with the business partners to timely address the identified control gaps
What You'll Need/Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred)
- Minimum of 4-6 years of audit (internal or external), controls, compliance or risk management experience
- Strong organization skills with an ability to plan and perform multiple tasks
- Ability to analyze complex processes to identify potential financial, operational, systems and compliance risks across major finance cycles
- Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form across a wide array of internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently
- Ability to thrive in environments of uncertainty
Preferred Qualifications
- Big 4 accounting firm, management consulting, and/or internet/technology industry experience
- CPA/CA/CIA/CFA/CISSP/CISM
- Demonstrated project management experience (PM certification a plus)
- Experience managing, monitoring and remediating deficient financial controls, specific to Revenue (including ASC 606) and Partner Payments
- Process management experience, including process redesign and optimization
- Working technical knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, SOX requirements, including PCAOB Auditing Standard No. 5
- Experience with Oracle or another large-scale ERP
- SQL knowledge a plus
Compensation
- Salary Range: $122,000 per year - $135,000 per year
You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits.
Ready to Ride?
This isn't the kind of place where you follow a playbook - it's where you help write one. If you're driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves - we'd love to hear from you.
You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.
Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Risk Management Lead Jobs
Target financial services and insurance employers first
Banks, insurers, and asset managers file the most H-1B petitions for risk roles. These employers have established legal teams and repeat sponsorship experience, which makes the process faster and less likely to hit administrative delays.
Make sure your degree field aligns with the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the job. Finance, statistics, economics, or mathematics degrees typically satisfy the specialty occupation standard. A general business degree may require additional documentation to support the petition.
Expect your employer to file an LCA before anything else
Before sponsoring your H-1B, the employer must certify a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor. This confirms the offered position meets prevailing wage requirements for risk management work in your metro area.
Australian citizens should ask about the E-3 visa
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian nationals and has no lottery, unlimited two-year renewals, and significantly less processing complexity than the H-1B. Risk Management Lead roles qualify as specialty occupations, making most candidates eligible.
Highlight quantitative credentials prominently in your application
Certifications like FRM, CFA, or PRM signal technical depth that strengthens both your candidacy and the H-1B specialty occupation argument. Employers sponsoring risk roles want evidence the position requires specialized knowledge, not generalist management skills.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Confirm whether the employer covers H-1B filing fees, legal costs, and premium processing before signing. Some firms pass attorney fees to employees, which affects your total compensation. Clarifying this upfront avoids surprises during the petition process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Risk Management Lead role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Risk Management Lead positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as finance, statistics, economics, or mathematics. USCIS evaluates whether the role requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, which most senior risk roles satisfy. Employers should document the degree requirement clearly in the job description and LCA filing.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor me in this role?
Most H-1B visa petitions for Risk Management Lead positions are supported by degrees in finance, statistics, actuarial science, economics, or mathematics. A general business administration degree alone may not be sufficient without supplementary documentation showing the role requires specialized knowledge. Advanced degrees or professional certifications like the FRM or CFA can strengthen a borderline case significantly.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for risk management professionals?
Financial services and insurance employers are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for risk roles. The challenge is not employer willingness but the annual lottery, which selects roughly 25% of registrations. Australian citizens sidestep this entirely with the E-3 visa. If you're in either group, browsing open positions on Migrate Mate will show which employers are actively hiring with sponsorship available.
Does the E-3 visa work for Risk Management Lead jobs?
Yes, for Australian citizens. The E-3 visa requires a job offer, a certified Labor Condition Application, and proof that the role is a specialty occupation requiring a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. Risk management qualifies under that standard. The E-3 has no lottery, can be renewed indefinitely in two-year increments, and is processed at Australian consulates with typical appointment wait times of two to eight weeks depending on location.
What happens to my visa status if I switch employers mid-sponsorship?
For H-1B holders, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change employers after your I-140 has been approved for 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. For E-3 holders, you need to start fresh with the new employer by obtaining a new LCA and either filing an amended petition or attending a new consular interview. Neither path is automatic, so timing your transition carefully matters.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Risk Management Lead 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.