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Entry level E-3 visa roles let Australian graduates step directly into U.S. specialty occupation jobs without competing in the H-1B lottery. Employers file your Labor Condition Application before you interview at the consulate, so your first U.S. job can start within weeks of receiving an offer.
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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for moderately complex transaction and fulfillment processing, including the movement of assets into and out of accounts. Key responsibilities include reconciliation, settlement, and trade and transfer support, and providing quality service and operations support for internal business partners and external clients, in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Job expectations include handling in operational processes which may carry medium to high levels of monetary risk and assisting in training less experienced team members.
Main point of contact for Prime Brokerage Clients for settlement related queries within BofA across products, markets, entity, trade status. Candidate must provide premium Client service and manage the risk and exposure of the clients' trading activity. Continuous Improvement efforts in the form of process enhancements, client analysis, or pushing strategic change are key in the role and achieving operational efficiency. Directly interacting with Clients on a daily basis, you will be the main point of contact for clients and business partners on all settlement operational issues.
Responsibilities:
- Performs moderately complex transaction processing and reconciliation with medium to large monetary impact according to the established written guidelines and procedures
- Responds to moderately complex client inquiries via numerous channels to support operational efficiency and quality client service
- Responsible for the analysis and resolution of moderately complex transactions requiring escalations and exceptions
- Proactively identifies risk and opportunities for process improvements based on an understanding of how the work impacts other operational units
- Resolution and escalation of matched and unmatched trades for Clients settling in the Americas markets (US, Canada and Latin America)
- Timely response to client queries regarding the settlement of their trades
- Client fails reporting
- Break reconciliation investigation and resolution
- Performing and presenting client metrics analysis, being able to articulate a story via data with the aim to be an influencer for efficiency
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-3 years of financial services experience
- Presentable, confident and client focused
- Client facing experience or ability to conduct discussions with Clients in a confident manner
- Excellent communications skills and ability to present to an audience
- Ability to work under pressure in a team environment
- Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised. Candidate will be able to manage own time and know when to escalate
- Ability to liaise with all levels of the firm and people with different experiences and backgrounds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and unique solutions
- Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward
- Experience in connecting with a diverse set of clients to understand future business needs - is a continuous learner
- Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change
- Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base
- Believes in value of diversity so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world
SKILLS
- Attention to Detail
- Customer and Client Focus
- Oral Communications
- Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Account Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Coaching
- Written Communications
- Mentoring
- Research
- Result Orientation
SHIFT
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK
40
INTRODUCTION
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for moderately complex transaction and fulfillment processing, including the movement of assets into and out of accounts. Key responsibilities include reconciliation, settlement, and trade and transfer support, and providing quality service and operations support for internal business partners and external clients, in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Job expectations include handling in operational processes which may carry medium to high levels of monetary risk and assisting in training less experienced team members.
Main point of contact for Prime Brokerage Clients for settlement related queries within BofA across products, markets, entity, trade status. Candidate must provide premium Client service and manage the risk and exposure of the clients' trading activity. Continuous Improvement efforts in the form of process enhancements, client analysis, or pushing strategic change are key in the role and achieving operational efficiency. Directly interacting with Clients on a daily basis, you will be the main point of contact for clients and business partners on all settlement operational issues.
Responsibilities:
- Performs moderately complex transaction processing and reconciliation with medium to large monetary impact according to the established written guidelines and procedures
- Responds to moderately complex client inquiries via numerous channels to support operational efficiency and quality client service
- Responsible for the analysis and resolution of moderately complex transactions requiring escalations and exceptions
- Proactively identifies risk and opportunities for process improvements based on an understanding of how the work impacts other operational units
- Resolution and escalation of matched and unmatched trades for Clients settling in the Americas markets (US, Canada and Latin America)
- Timely response to client queries regarding the settlement of their trades
- Client fails reporting
- Break reconciliation investigation and resolution
- Performing and presenting client metrics analysis, being able to articulate a story via data with the aim to be an influencer for efficiency
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-3 years of financial services experience
- Presentable, confident and client focused
- Client facing experience or ability to conduct discussions with Clients in a confident manner
- Excellent communications skills and ability to present to an audience
- Ability to work under pressure in a team environment
- Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised. Candidate will be able to manage own time and know when to escalate
- Ability to liaise with all levels of the firm and people with different experiences and backgrounds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and unique solutions
- Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward
- Experience in connecting with a diverse set of clients to understand future business needs - is a continuous learner
- Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change
- Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base
- Believes in value of diversity so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world
SKILLS
- Attention to Detail
- Customer and Client Focus
- Oral Communications
- Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Account Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Coaching
- Written Communications
- Mentoring
- Research
- Result Orientation
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 Jobs
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
Pull your occupation's O*NET profile and confirm it lists a bachelor's degree in a specific field as the standard entry requirement. A general business degree won't support an E-3 for a software engineering role, even if you've done the work.
Look up prevailing wages before salary negotiations
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before you get an offer. Your employer must certify at least the Level I prevailing wage on the LCA, so knowing that floor prevents you from negotiating yourself into a filing problem.
Find employers with active E-3 LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have certified LCAs for your occupation. Prior filings signal that the HR and legal teams already understand the process, which dramatically shortens the time between offer and your consulate appointment.
Ask your employer to file the LCA before your interview date
The DOL must certify the LCA before you can present it at the consulate. Confirm with your hiring manager that legal counsel is engaged and the LCA is filed at least three weeks before your scheduled appointment to avoid delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get an E-3 visa for my first job out of university?
Yes. The E-3 has no minimum work experience requirement. What matters is that your role qualifies as a specialty occupation and your degree is in a field directly related to that role. Many Australian graduates secure E-3 sponsorship for their first professional position. Migrate Mate lists employers who have filed LCAs for entry level specialty occupation roles across tech, finance, engineering, and healthcare.
How do I know if an employer will sponsor an E-3 at the entry level?
Check whether the employer has previously certified Labor Condition Applications with the DOL for your job title and level. Employers with existing LCA filings have already cleared the internal approval process and understand their obligations. Many smaller firms that haven't sponsored before are still eligible but may need guidance from an immigration attorney before they commit to a first-time filing.
What happens if my degree field doesn't exactly match the job title?
The DOL and consular officer assess whether there is a logical connection between your field of study and the specialty occupation. A computer science degree supporting a data analyst role is generally accepted. A degree in communications supporting a software developer role is far harder to justify. If the match is indirect, your employer's attorney may need to document the connection through a detailed job description and your academic transcripts.
How long does the E-3 process take from job offer to starting work?
Most applicants complete the process in four to eight weeks. The DOL typically certifies the LCA within seven business days of a complete filing. Consulate appointment availability is the main variable: Sydney and Perth tend to have shorter wait times than Melbourne during peak periods. Your employer needs to have the LCA certified before you book your visa interview, so the timeline depends heavily on how quickly they engage their legal team.
Is the E-3 visa annual cap a real concern for entry level applicants?
In practice, no. USCIS allocates 10,500 E-3 visas per fiscal year, and that cap has never been reached. Unlike the H-1B, there is no lottery and no registration deadline. You can apply year-round as long as you have a qualifying job offer and a certified LCA. The cap is a statutory limit that exists on paper but has not created a backlog in the program's history.