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 Jobs39+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type87% On-site
Median Salary$54K
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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Bachelor's

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Piper Sandler
Public Finance Investment Banking Intern
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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
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Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Lennar
LMF - Intern
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LMF - Intern
Lennar
New York, New York
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
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Bachelor's

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Axcelis Technologies
Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy Intern
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Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy Intern
Axcelis Technologies
Beverly, Massachusetts
Partnerships & Business Development
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
$41,600 - $62,400/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Sb Energy Devco (Us)
Capital Markets Intern
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Sb Energy Devco (Us)
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Capital Markets Intern
Sb Energy Devco (Us)
Redwood City, California
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
$52,000 - $62,400/yr
Hybrid
Associate'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.