E-3 Visa Financial Manager Jobs
Financial Manager roles in the U.S. qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, requiring a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Australian professionals can pursue E-3 visa sponsorship without entering a lottery, and employers face a straightforward LCA filing process that makes sponsorship accessible across corporate finance, banking, and treasury functions.
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Job Description:
Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Wealth Management is one of the largest businesses of its kind in the world specializing in goals-based wealth management, including planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment advice and guidance.
Merrill’s Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates help clients pursue the life they envision through a personal relationship with their advisory team committed to their needs. We believe trust comes from transparency. Our trusted advisory teams are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America.
Merrill is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value diversity in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different backgrounds and bring their unique perspectives, ideas and experiences, helping to create a work community that is culture driven, resilient, results focused and effective.
The Advisor Development Program is designed for individuals excited to make a career transition and follow their passion of becoming a Financial Advisor.
Role Specifics:
As a Merrill Advisor Development Program - Financial Advisor, you will be responsible for working with high-net worth individuals identifying needs, developing relationships, reviewing financial goals, and delivering comprehensive recommendations that align with the goals of both existing and prospective clients. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with and be mentored by Merrill Financial Advisor Teams to build upon your experience to promote portfolio growth.
The Merrill Advisor Development Program - Financial Advisor engages in:
- Developing a book of business in order to meet and exceed established performance hurdles
- Effectively prioritizes sourcing prospective clients, capitalizing on referrals, assessing customer needs, referring customers to the appropriate internal specialists, and executing highly customized solutions to meet client needs
- Recommending investment products and services that are suitable for prospects based on their objectives, resources, time horizon, risk profile and preferences
- Balancing investment growth, referral activities, customer follow up, prospect building, administrative compliance, and personal growth and development according to both a day-to-day and longer-term planning
- Organizing and managing resources (time, people, budget) to run a productive practice
- Seeking the expertise of specialists, where appropriate, to identify planning and investment strategies for a client
- Completing mandated training, assessments, performance goals and continuing education requirements
We’ll help you:
- Build a successful career at Bank of America through world class training and on-boarding programs that set you up for success.
- Get training and one-on-one coaching from our award-winning Academy at Bank of America and local leadership who are invested in your success.
- Grow your business knowledge by using a defined consultative approach to systematically identify client needs and appropriate solutions.
- Provide end-to-end comprehensive advice, deliver client reviews/presentations with confidence and recommend strategies to help achieve their financial goals and life priorities.
- Collaborate with core banking and investment partners. Connect to all the solutions we provide through Bank of America and Merrill to meet virtually all their financial needs.
Responsibilities:
- Handles inbound inquiries from leads regarding Merrill offerings
- Positions the extensive capabilities of Merrill and Bank of America
- Collects the necessary client profile data, following standard KYC procedures to open account(s) as appropriate
- Serves as interim Financial Advisor, providing recommendation of investment products and services that are suitable for prospects and clients based on their objectives, resources, time horizon, risk profile, and preferences as well as servicing client accounts
- Documents all client interactions and opportunities within Salesforce accurately
Required Qualifications:
- Currently holds Series 7 & 66 (63 & 65 in lieu of 66) licenses
- Minimum of one year experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded
- Minimum of one year experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services
- Proven ability to engage with and influence others
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal) - Proven ability to quickly build trust and credibility
- Proven ability to assess needs and recommend appropriate solutions/interventions
- Proven ability to work collaboratively on a team and with key partners
- Proven ability to listen and probe for clarity and understanding
- Goal and results oriented
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to source clients through extensive prospecting and networking
- Ability to work in an environment where the majority of your compensation is tied to your performance
- Strong follow-through skills
- Computer/technical literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience
- Learns and adapts to new technology or applications
- Executes multiple tasks simultaneously
Skills:
- Business Acumen
- Business Development
- Oral Communications
- Prospecting
- Wealth Planning
- Analytical Thinking
- Client Experience Branding
- Client Investments Management
- Portfolio Analysis
- Risk Management
- Active Listening
- Client Solutions Advisory
- Emotional Intelligence
- Referral Management
- Trading
This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since your position requires SAFE Act registration, you will be required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in your immediate termination.
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Financial Manager
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's in accounting or finance satisfies E-3 visa degree requirements, but U.S. hiring managers may flag it. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized service before your first interview to eliminate that objection upfront.
Target employers with active E-3 or LCA filing history
Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for companies that have filed LCAs for financial management roles. Employers already in that system understand the process and won't treat your sponsorship request as a dealbreaker.
Position your CPA or CA designation strategically
U.S. employers know the CPA credential but may be unfamiliar with the Australian CA. Name both designations in your resume and clarify that the CA is a chartered accountancy qualification equivalent to the CPA, issued by Chartered Accountants ANZ.
Clarify the LCA timeline during the offer stage
Once you have a written offer, your employer files the LCA with DOL before any visa paperwork begins. DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days, so starting immediately after offer acceptance keeps your consulate appointment on schedule.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
Financial Manager sponsorship involves LCA prevailing wage classification, DS-160 completion, and consulate preparation. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process end-to-end so neither you nor your employer has to coordinate each step independently.
Address dual intent early with treasury and CFO-track roles
The E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so consular officers assess whether you intend to return to Australia. If you're interviewing for senior finance roles that could lead to green card sponsorship, document your current ties to Australia before your consulate appointment.
E-3 Visa Financial Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Financial Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Financial Manager roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship, filtered specifically for Australian nationals. Standard job platforms don't filter by visa type or nationality, so you'll spend time approaching employers who won't sponsor. Searching through Migrate Mate puts you in front of relevant roles without that friction.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Financial Manager role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes. Financial Manager roles require at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field, which meets the E-3 specialty occupation definition. The job offer letter and LCA must document that the position requires that specific degree level. Generic management roles without a field-specific degree requirement can be harder to support, so job title and job description wording matters.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Financial Manager roles?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply at any point in the year after receiving a job offer. The H-1B visa has an 85,000-slot annual cap with a lottery that runs once per year in March. For Financial Manager roles, the E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and typically moves from offer to visa stamp in four to six weeks, versus months for H-1B.
Can I switch Financial Manager employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and new visa documentation for each employer. The E-3 is employer-specific, so your authorization ends when your employment with the sponsoring company ends. Your new employer files a fresh LCA with DOL before you begin work, and you'll need to attend a new consulate appointment unless you're changing jobs while your current E-3 stamp remains valid and unexpired.