CPT Finance Analyst Jobs

Finance Analyst CPT positions let F-1 students apply financial modeling, valuation, and reporting skills in a real employer setting while earning academic credit. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must tie directly to your enrolled program, whether that's finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.

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Open Jobs16+
Work Type75% On-site
Top LocationChicago, IL
Most JobsGroup One Trading

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Ashley Furniture Industries
Finance Analyst Intern
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Ashley Furniture Industries
Added 3w ago
Finance Analyst Intern
Ashley Furniture Industries
Arcadia, Wisconsin
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
Audit
On-Site
None
10,000+

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University of Kansas
Finance Analyst Student Intern
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University of Kansas
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Finance Analyst Student Intern
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
Business Analysis
Finance
Accounting
Tax
$10.25/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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RBC
Capital Markets, Municipal Finance Summer Analyst
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RBC
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Capital Markets, Municipal Finance Summer Analyst
RBC
New York, New York
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
Partnerships & Business Development
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Business Analyst
$100k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Cisco
Financial Analyst I - LIFT Intern
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Cisco
Added 3d ago
Financial Analyst I - LIFT Intern
Cisco
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
$69k - $114k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Uline
Financial Data Analyst Internship
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Uline
Added 5d ago
Financial Data Analyst Internship
Uline
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Business Analysis
Data Science & Analytics
Finance
Accounting
Business Analyst
Data Science
Data Analytics
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Finance Analyst CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Finance Analyst role qualify for CPT authorization?

Yes, if the position directly relates to your enrolled degree program. A Finance Analyst role typically qualifies for students in finance, accounting, economics, or business programs because the duties, including financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting, constitute an integral part of those curricula. Your DSO makes the final determination based on how well the job description matches your academic program.

Can I work as a Finance Analyst on CPT before finishing my degree?

Yes. CPT is available to F-1 students before graduation, provided the work is authorized by your DSO and is part of your program requirements. Many finance programs structure internships, co-ops, or practicum placements as formal CPT. You must maintain full-time enrollment during CPT in most cases, though some programs allow reduced course loads in final semesters.

How do I find Finance Analyst employers who are comfortable hiring CPT students?

Search Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for Finance Analyst and related roles. LCA filing history indicates a company has previously navigated international student work authorization, making them more likely to handle CPT paperwork correctly. Focus your outreach on firms with consistent multi-year filing patterns in financial analysis occupations.

Does CPT for a Finance Analyst role affect my future OPT or H-1B eligibility?

Part-time CPT (under 20 hours per week) does not affect OPT eligibility regardless of duration. Full-time CPT totaling 12 or more cumulative months eliminates OPT eligibility entirely. For H-1B visa, CPT employment history is generally not a problem, but your employer must file an H-1B petition through USCIS and you must meet specialty occupation requirements, which Finance Analyst roles typically satisfy given the bachelor's degree requirement.

What does a Finance Analyst role need to include to satisfy CPT requirements?

The role must involve duties that your academic program treats as integral coursework or a required experiential component. For Finance Analyst positions, that generally means quantitative work: budgeting, variance analysis, financial forecasting, or investment modeling. A generic administrative or data-entry role labeled Finance Analyst is unlikely to pass DSO review. The offer letter's job description carries significant weight in the authorization decision.