CPT Investment Jobs

Investment jobs on CPT place you inside asset management, private equity, or corporate finance teams doing work your DSO certifies as integral to your program. Your CPT authorization is employer-specific and tied to your degree plan, so the role's responsibilities must map directly to your field of study.

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Overview

Open Jobs50+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type86% On-site
Median Salary$47K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsBNP Paribas

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ComCap Holdings LLC
Investment Banking Intern (Summer 2026)
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ComCap Holdings LLC
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Investment Banking Intern (Summer 2026)
ComCap Holdings LLC
San Francisco, California
Finance
Accounting
Partnerships & Business Development
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
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On-Site
Bachelor's

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Security Benefit
Investment Operations Intern
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Security Benefit
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Investment Operations Intern
Security Benefit
Topeka, Kansas
Finance
Accounting
Investment Operations
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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State Street
Investment Management 6 Months Full-time Internship (Jul- Dec 2026)
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State Street
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Investment Management 6 Months Full-time Internship (Jul- Dec 2026)
State Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
Investment Operations
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Associate's

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Graycor
Investment Analyst Internship
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Graycor
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Investment Analyst Internship
Graycor
Chicago, Illinois
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Piper Sandler
Public Finance Investment Banking Intern
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Piper Sandler
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Public Finance Investment Banking Intern
Piper Sandler
Phoenix, Arizona
Finance
Accounting
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Business Development
$25/hr - $30/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Investment CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an investment internship automatically qualify for CPT authorization?

Not automatically. Your DSO evaluates whether the specific duties in the offer letter align with your degree program. A financial modeling role in a finance or economics program typically qualifies, but a general office or client-service role at an investment firm may not. Bring the job description and a supporting letter from your faculty advisor to your CPT appointment.

Can I do CPT at a hedge fund or private equity firm, not just large banks?

Yes. CPT eligibility depends on the role's alignment with your curriculum, not the employer's size or type. Hedge funds, private equity firms, and boutique investment managers all qualify if the work is an integral part of your academic program. Many smaller firms aren't familiar with CPT, so plan to walk your recruiter through the authorization process before an offer is extended.

How do I find investment employers who have hired CPT students before?

Migrate Mate lets you search investment roles filtered by employers with a history of sponsoring F-1 students. Firms that have gone through CPT or OPT hiring before are faster to complete paperwork and less likely to stall an offer while legal reviews the authorization. Starting your search there saves time compared to cold outreach to firms with no sponsorship track record.

Will doing full-time CPT for a year hurt my OPT eligibility?

Yes. Twelve or more months of full-time CPT disqualifies you from OPT entirely under USCIS rules. Part-time CPT, regardless of total duration, doesn't affect OPT eligibility. If your investment role is a structured year-long program, discuss with your DSO whether part-time authorization is feasible for any portion of the engagement before you accept.

What should I do if my investment employer asks me to start before my updated I-20 is ready?

Don't start. CPT work authorization requires your updated I-20 to be in hand before your first day on the job. Working even one day before the authorization date on your I-20 is a status violation. Ask your employer to push the start date back, and give your DSO the employer's requested start date as early as possible so the I-20 amendment can be processed in time.