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Risk Officer roles qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, meaning employers file a Labor Condition Application before you start. Financial services, insurance, and banking firms sponsor regularly, and your quantitative or finance degree is the credential that makes the case.
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Location: United States - New York, United States - North Carolina
Job Type: Full Time
Key responsibilities
Your role
Are you naturally curious and ambitious? Do you have strong analytical skills? We’re looking for someone who can:
- assess counterparty credit risk using a solid understanding of hedge fund and family office risk management, trading strategies, infrastructure, and other quantitative and qualitative credit factors, including onsite due diligence
- use delegated authority, within defined risk limits, to approve new positions or recommend decisions to senior credit committees, working closely with the business to ensure transactions align with UBS’s risk appetite
- evaluate transactional risk across OTC derivatives, securities financing, exchange-traded derivatives, banking products, and structured transactions
- prepare, review, and approve annual counterparty reviews and transactional credit proposals, clearly setting out credit assessments, risk appetite, exposure drivers, and business outlook
- lead negotiation of trading documentation, including ISDA/CSA, Prime Brokerage, and Repo Agreements
- manage regulatory requests, audit items, and operational risk issues in a timely and disciplined way
- deliver ad hoc credit analysis and contribute to portfolio reviews to identify emerging risks and concentrations
Your Career Comeback
We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.
The team
You’ll be working in the Hedge Fund Credit Risk Control team in Raleigh or New York aligned with the Investment Bank. This role is responsible for the credit assessment, monitoring, control and transaction decision approval of UBS's counterparties, which primarily encompass hedge funds, family offices and private equity funds. You will serve as a Credit Officer focusing on quantitative risk assessment of transactions and hedge fund counterparty credit analysis.
Your skills and experience
You have:
- you’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment – validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.
- a bachelor’s degree or international equivalent, ideally in accounting, finance, economics, or mathematics; an MBA or CFA is a plus
- ideally 7–10 years of experience in a similar role or related financial services position
- strong quantitative risk analysis skills gained in a credit risk, market risk, or trading environment
- experience conducting due diligence and assessing the financial condition of hedge fund counterparties
- a good understanding of financial markets and a broad range of trading and lending products
- familiarity with trading documentation, particularly ISDA/CSA, Prime Brokerage, and Repo Agreements
- clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with clients and internal stakeholders
You are:
- a collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with peers, business partners, and senior management
About us
UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.
Salary information
The indicative gross base salary range as a full-time equivalent role:
- United States - New York - New York min USD 178000 - max USD 233000
- United States - North Carolina - Raleigh min USD 140000 - max USD 180000 /annum
The expected salary for this role will be determined by relevant factors which may include but are not limited to, role-required experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. UBS offers a range of competitive benefits and for further information, please visit ubs.com/employee-benefits. We may, at our sole discretion, provide additional variable compensation or awards.
Join us
At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.
UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
Credit Risk Officer - Hedge Funds
Location: United States - New York, United States - North Carolina
Job Type: Full Time
Key responsibilities
Your role
Are you naturally curious and ambitious? Do you have strong analytical skills? We’re looking for someone who can:
- assess counterparty credit risk using a solid understanding of hedge fund and family office risk management, trading strategies, infrastructure, and other quantitative and qualitative credit factors, including onsite due diligence
- use delegated authority, within defined risk limits, to approve new positions or recommend decisions to senior credit committees, working closely with the business to ensure transactions align with UBS’s risk appetite
- evaluate transactional risk across OTC derivatives, securities financing, exchange-traded derivatives, banking products, and structured transactions
- prepare, review, and approve annual counterparty reviews and transactional credit proposals, clearly setting out credit assessments, risk appetite, exposure drivers, and business outlook
- lead negotiation of trading documentation, including ISDA/CSA, Prime Brokerage, and Repo Agreements
- manage regulatory requests, audit items, and operational risk issues in a timely and disciplined way
- deliver ad hoc credit analysis and contribute to portfolio reviews to identify emerging risks and concentrations
Your Career Comeback
We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.
The team
You’ll be working in the Hedge Fund Credit Risk Control team in Raleigh or New York aligned with the Investment Bank. This role is responsible for the credit assessment, monitoring, control and transaction decision approval of UBS's counterparties, which primarily encompass hedge funds, family offices and private equity funds. You will serve as a Credit Officer focusing on quantitative risk assessment of transactions and hedge fund counterparty credit analysis.
Your skills and experience
You have:
- you’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment – validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.
- a bachelor’s degree or international equivalent, ideally in accounting, finance, economics, or mathematics; an MBA or CFA is a plus
- ideally 7–10 years of experience in a similar role or related financial services position
- strong quantitative risk analysis skills gained in a credit risk, market risk, or trading environment
- experience conducting due diligence and assessing the financial condition of hedge fund counterparties
- a good understanding of financial markets and a broad range of trading and lending products
- familiarity with trading documentation, particularly ISDA/CSA, Prime Brokerage, and Repo Agreements
- clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with clients and internal stakeholders
You are:
- a collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with peers, business partners, and senior management
About us
UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.
Salary information
The indicative gross base salary range as a full-time equivalent role:
- United States - New York - New York min USD 178000 - max USD 233000
- United States - North Carolina - Raleigh min USD 140000 - max USD 180000 /annum
The expected salary for this role will be determined by relevant factors which may include but are not limited to, role-required experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. UBS offers a range of competitive benefits and for further information, please visit ubs.com/employee-benefits. We may, at our sole discretion, provide additional variable compensation or awards.
Join us
At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.
UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Risk Officer Jobs
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Risk Officer roles require a directly related degree, typically in finance, economics, statistics, or mathematics. If your degree is adjacent, pull course transcripts and map specific coursework to risk analysis duties before you apply.
Target PERM-active financial services employers
Banks, insurance carriers, and asset managers file LCAs and PERM applications most consistently for Risk Officer roles. Filter your search to employers with active DOL filings in risk, compliance, or quantitative analysis functions.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Search Migrate Mate for Risk Officer roles at employers with verified LCA sponsorship history. The platform shows which companies have filed for roles matching your background, so you're not guessing at sponsorship willingness.
Benchmark your prevailing wage tier early
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage before filing. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific metro area and risk function so you can evaluate offers against that floor before negotiating.
Clarify the LCA occupation code with HR
Some employers file Risk Officer LCAs under financial analyst, credit analyst, or compliance officer codes. Ask HR which classification they intend to use before the offer stage so your degree documentation aligns with what they submit.
Confirm your start date clears H-1B cap timing
If you need a new H-1B, the annual cap and lottery mean the earliest you can start is October 1 of the fiscal year after selection. Build this into your graduation or current-status timeline before accepting an offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Risk Officer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. Risk Officer roles grounded in quantitative finance, economics, or statistics typically meet this standard. Roles framed as general management with risk responsibilities carry more scrutiny, so the job description language matters significantly during adjudication.
Which visa types are realistic for a Risk Officer seeking U.S. sponsorship?
The H-1B is the most common path for Risk Officers at large financial and insurance employers. Australian nationals can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and renews indefinitely. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role maps cleanly to the economist or accountant USMCA profession list. For senior roles with demonstrated impact, the O-1A is worth exploring.
What degree background do employers typically require for visa-sponsored Risk Officer positions?
Most sponsoring employers require a bachelor's or master's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, or engineering. Quantitative master's programs, including financial engineering or risk management, are increasingly preferred at banks and asset managers. A general business degree without a quantitative concentration may not support a specialty occupation finding under USCIS standards without supplemental documentation.
How do I find Risk Officer jobs where the employer is already set up to sponsor visas?
Search Migrate Mate for Risk Officer roles at employers with verified sponsorship history. This saves time you'd otherwise spend applying to companies that have never filed for this role type, only to find out late in the process that their HR team isn't familiar with the LCA and I-129 process.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Risk Officer employer mid-employment?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start with a new employer once they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for USCIS approval. The new employer must file an LCA for the specific Risk Officer role and location before filing. Your continuity of authorized status depends on the petition being filed while your current H-1B is still valid.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Risk Officer 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.