CPT Investment Banking Jobs

Investment banking CPT roles, analyst and associate positions at banks, boutiques, and financial advisory firms, require your school to authorize work as an integral part of your curriculum before your start date. Your DSO must issue CPT authorization on your I-20, and the work must directly tie to your enrolled degree program, whether finance, economics, or a related field.

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Open Jobs35+
Work Type89% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsBank of China USA

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Rockefeller Capital Management
Summer Analyst - Investment Banking
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Rockefeller Capital Management
Added 1w ago
Summer Analyst - Investment Banking
Rockefeller Capital Management
New York, New York
Finance
Accounting
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
$48/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Walgreens
Finance Intern
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Walgreens
New 17h ago
Finance Intern
Walgreens
Deerfield, Illinois
Business Analysis
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Business Strategy
$21 - $31/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Delta Air Lines
Intern, Finance
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Delta Air Lines
Added 2d ago
Intern, Finance
Delta Air Lines
Atlanta, Georgia
Finance
Accounting
Audit
Tax
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Northwestern Mutual
Business Finance Internship
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Northwestern Mutual
Added 3d ago
Business Finance Internship
Northwestern Mutual
Sacramento, California
Sales
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Service & Support
Business Development
$3,000 - $50k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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SprintRay
Finance AI & Automation Intern
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SprintRay
Added 4d ago
Finance AI & Automation Intern
SprintRay
Los Angeles, California
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
Data Science & Analytics
Data Science
Tax
$25 - $30/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Investment Banking CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does investment banking CPT work count as full-time or part-time?

Investment banking analyst roles almost always involve full-time hours, which means your CPT authorization must be designated as full-time on your I-20. Full-time CPT is fine for a single internship, but if you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT across your entire F-1 program, you lose OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, under 20 hours per week, doesn't carry that risk.

Can I do CPT at a boutique investment bank or only at large institutions?

CPT authorization isn't restricted by employer size. Boutique banks, middle-market firms, and independent financial advisory shops all qualify as long as the work is integral to your curriculum and your DSO approves it. Smaller firms may be less familiar with F-1 employment paperwork, so bring your I-20 CPT authorization page and explain the employer's obligations clearly before your start date.

What documents does an investment bank need to hire me on CPT?

Your employer needs your I-20 with CPT authorization for the specific employer and dates, your I-94 showing valid F-1 status, and your passport. They'll use these to complete Form I-9 employment verification. The CPT authorization on your I-20 serves as your work authorization document, there's no separate EAD card for CPT. Confirm the exact start date on your I-20 matches your employment agreement.

How do I find investment banking employers who are familiar with CPT hiring?

Migrate Mate lists investment banking roles from employers with documented work authorization filing history, which signals familiarity with F-1 employment. Banks that have sponsored H-1B visa or OPT workers before typically have HR processes in place for CPT documentation. Targeting those firms reduces friction during onboarding and avoids educating an employer's legal team from scratch.

Does CPT in investment banking help or hurt my future H-1B chances?

CPT itself has no direct effect on H-1B eligibility. What matters is whether you preserve OPT by keeping full-time CPT under 12 cumulative months, since OPT is typically your bridge to H-1B sponsorship. Investment banking is a qualifying specialty occupation for H-1B purposes, and banks in the sector have strong track records of sponsoring analysts after OPT. The risk isn't CPT itself but losing OPT through overuse.