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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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BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who think and act like entrepreneurs. The BDO Capital Advisors (BCA) Intern will be responsible for utilizing their educational background and organizational skills to complete a broad range of analytical and operational tasks under the supervision of more experienced BCA professionals to support the firm’s extensive transaction-related services. In this role, the BCA Intern will gain a deeper understanding of the financials and operations of companies across industries. Additionally, the BCA intern will develop an understanding of the M&A deal process, including sellside M&A advisory, buyside engagements and private placements. This BCA internship will enable the candidate to develop the skills and relationships necessary to launch a career in the field of investment banking.
BDO Capital Advisors, a wholly-owned affiliate of BDO USA, P.C., is a leading middle market investment bank that focuses on sellside advisory, acquisition advisory, capital raising and board advisory services. The firm has deep industry knowledge, extensive cross-border transaction experience and best-in-class deal execution capabilities. BDO’s investment bankers have collectively executed hundreds of transactions for clients including family-owned and entrepreneur-led companies, public corporations and leading private equity firms. BCA professionals leverage the full depth and breadth of BDO USA’s resources and sourcing network, which includes 75+ offices and over 12,000 professionals across the United States. BCA is a FINRA/SIPC member firm.
The BCA team specializes in providing sellside M&A advisory services to middle market clients with enterprise values between $25 million and $500 million. The firm has broad industry expertise having closed transactions across industries including the Manufacturing & Distribution, Consumer, Food & Retail, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Business Services, Energy & Natural Resources and Technology, Media & Telecom sectors.
BCA has reach with international buyers and insight into global M&A trends via the BDO International network, which has consistently ranked as a Top 10 global M&A middle market advisor by total deal volume. BDO International Corporate Finance operates in approximately 100 countries with over 2,000 professionals who provide investment banking services for clients across the globe.
Job Duties:
- Constructs financial models focusing on transaction valuation work through comparable company analysis, precedent transaction analysis, discounted cash flow analysis and other industry metrics
- Assists in the development and composition of appropriate written documentation including tailored pitch books, offering memoranda, company marketing collateral, management presentations, valuation reports, and other transaction materials
- Conducts quantitative and qualitative data and industry data analysis
- Contributes to deal sourcing efforts by researching new and prospective clients as well as their respective industries to help compile pitch books and/or internal memos
- Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, required; focus in Finance or Accounting, preferred
- Completion of junior year of Bachelor’s, preferred
Experience:
- Leadership experience, preferred
Software:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions as directed
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance
- Understanding of basic accounting and valuation methodologies
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr
Colorado Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Illinois Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Maryland Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Massachusetts Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Minnesota Range: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr
New Jersey Range: $38.00/hr - $42.00/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Virginia Range: $28.00/hr - $32.00/hr
Washington Range: $35.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Job Summary:
BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who think and act like entrepreneurs. The BDO Capital Advisors (BCA) Intern will be responsible for utilizing their educational background and organizational skills to complete a broad range of analytical and operational tasks under the supervision of more experienced BCA professionals to support the firm’s extensive transaction-related services. In this role, the BCA Intern will gain a deeper understanding of the financials and operations of companies across industries. Additionally, the BCA intern will develop an understanding of the M&A deal process, including sellside M&A advisory, buyside engagements and private placements. This BCA internship will enable the candidate to develop the skills and relationships necessary to launch a career in the field of investment banking.
BDO Capital Advisors, a wholly-owned affiliate of BDO USA, P.C., is a leading middle market investment bank that focuses on sellside advisory, acquisition advisory, capital raising and board advisory services. The firm has deep industry knowledge, extensive cross-border transaction experience and best-in-class deal execution capabilities. BDO’s investment bankers have collectively executed hundreds of transactions for clients including family-owned and entrepreneur-led companies, public corporations and leading private equity firms. BCA professionals leverage the full depth and breadth of BDO USA’s resources and sourcing network, which includes 75+ offices and over 12,000 professionals across the United States. BCA is a FINRA/SIPC member firm.
The BCA team specializes in providing sellside M&A advisory services to middle market clients with enterprise values between $25 million and $500 million. The firm has broad industry expertise having closed transactions across industries including the Manufacturing & Distribution, Consumer, Food & Retail, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Business Services, Energy & Natural Resources and Technology, Media & Telecom sectors.
BCA has reach with international buyers and insight into global M&A trends via the BDO International network, which has consistently ranked as a Top 10 global M&A middle market advisor by total deal volume. BDO International Corporate Finance operates in approximately 100 countries with over 2,000 professionals who provide investment banking services for clients across the globe.
Job Duties:
- Constructs financial models focusing on transaction valuation work through comparable company analysis, precedent transaction analysis, discounted cash flow analysis and other industry metrics
- Assists in the development and composition of appropriate written documentation including tailored pitch books, offering memoranda, company marketing collateral, management presentations, valuation reports, and other transaction materials
- Conducts quantitative and qualitative data and industry data analysis
- Contributes to deal sourcing efforts by researching new and prospective clients as well as their respective industries to help compile pitch books and/or internal memos
- Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, required; focus in Finance or Accounting, preferred
- Completion of junior year of Bachelor’s, preferred
Experience:
- Leadership experience, preferred
Software:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions as directed
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance
- Understanding of basic accounting and valuation methodologies
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr
Colorado Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Illinois Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Maryland Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Massachusetts Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Minnesota Range: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr
New Jersey Range: $38.00/hr - $42.00/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Virginia Range: $28.00/hr - $32.00/hr
Washington Range: $35.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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Get Access To All JobsInvestment 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.