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Associate Director Clinical Operations roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which permanently authorizes your employment rather than capping your stay. Pharmaceutical, biotech, and CRO employers regularly file I-140 petitions for this level, making sponsorship accessible if you target the right organizations.
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We are looking for bright, enthusiastic and hard-working individuals with a keen interest in learning about and accounting for complex investment transactions and structures in a dynamic, challenging and fast-paced work environment. Your success will be facilitated by the leading-edge technology infrastructure supported by well-developed procedures and controls. We offer you a challenging career in a rapidly expanding international company with a professional, yet casual, work environment.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of our State Street Alternatives operation. We are a recognized industry-leading provider of fund accounting, fund administration and risk services to alternative investment fund managers. These services are fully integrated to provide complete end-to-end solutions that span the front-, middle- and back-office requirements of institutional investors. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
What you will be responsible for
- Complete the daily processing and monitoring of fund activities
- Prepare capital call and distribution calculations; related notices to investors
- Prepare/Review periodic bank and cash reconciliations and post journal entries
- Prepare quarterly management fee calculations
- Preparation of waterfall calculations and capital account allocations
- Prepare fund trial balances and supporting workpapers
- Assist the quarter-end book closing process
- Assist in managing internal workflow to ensure internal processing and client deadlines are met
- Work with other services departments to resolve errors/issues or to reconcile discrepancies
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal clients and colleagues
- Ensure all processes are in line with the SLA and escalate if necessary
- Participate in special client or internal projects as required
- Assist in new business setup and conversions
- During the course of normal day to day operation, responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures
- Ensure standard procedures and controls are adhered to
- Initiate, propose and implement improvements to enhance efficiencies and accuracy when see fit
- Liaise with investment managers, auditors and banks
- Ongoing personal education and development by attendance of State Street training sessions
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team player and collaborative
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy and organized
- Strong analytical skills and proactive approach to problem solving
- Confident, decisive, and energetic
- Strong work ethic – flexible, adaptable and ability to work within deadlines
- Can-do attitude with high energy
- Self-motivated with a passion for learning and growth
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Must have a College diploma or university degree with concentration in Accounting, Finance or Economics
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Word (knowledge of Bloomberg a plus)
- Overtime may be required
About State Street
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Salary Range:
$41,600 - $66,560 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for bright, enthusiastic and hard-working individuals with a keen interest in learning about and accounting for complex investment transactions and structures in a dynamic, challenging and fast-paced work environment. Your success will be facilitated by the leading-edge technology infrastructure supported by well-developed procedures and controls. We offer you a challenging career in a rapidly expanding international company with a professional, yet casual, work environment.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of our State Street Alternatives operation. We are a recognized industry-leading provider of fund accounting, fund administration and risk services to alternative investment fund managers. These services are fully integrated to provide complete end-to-end solutions that span the front-, middle- and back-office requirements of institutional investors. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
What you will be responsible for
- Complete the daily processing and monitoring of fund activities
- Prepare capital call and distribution calculations; related notices to investors
- Prepare/Review periodic bank and cash reconciliations and post journal entries
- Prepare quarterly management fee calculations
- Preparation of waterfall calculations and capital account allocations
- Prepare fund trial balances and supporting workpapers
- Assist the quarter-end book closing process
- Assist in managing internal workflow to ensure internal processing and client deadlines are met
- Work with other services departments to resolve errors/issues or to reconcile discrepancies
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal clients and colleagues
- Ensure all processes are in line with the SLA and escalate if necessary
- Participate in special client or internal projects as required
- Assist in new business setup and conversions
- During the course of normal day to day operation, responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures
- Ensure standard procedures and controls are adhered to
- Initiate, propose and implement improvements to enhance efficiencies and accuracy when see fit
- Liaise with investment managers, auditors and banks
- Ongoing personal education and development by attendance of State Street training sessions
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team player and collaborative
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy and organized
- Strong analytical skills and proactive approach to problem solving
- Confident, decisive, and energetic
- Strong work ethic – flexible, adaptable and ability to work within deadlines
- Can-do attitude with high energy
- Self-motivated with a passion for learning and growth
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Must have a College diploma or university degree with concentration in Accounting, Finance or Economics
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Word (knowledge of Bloomberg a plus)
- Overtime may be required
About State Street
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Salary Range:
$41,600 - $66,560 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Associate Director Clinical Operations
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires a master's degree or higher in a relevant field such as life sciences, nursing, or public health. If your highest credential is a bachelor's, document ten or more years of progressive clinical operations leadership to build an EB-3 skilled-worker case instead.
Target PERM-experienced clinical research employers
Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and academic medical centers file PERM petitions regularly for associate director-level roles. Prioritize employers with dedicated immigration counsel on staff, as they process sponsorship faster and rarely withdraw petitions mid-filing.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and work location. Search the OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer letter so wage-related PERM delays don't catch you off guard after you've already resigned elsewhere.
Search green card-sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Filter by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history in clinical operations using Migrate Mate. This narrows your job search to organizations that have already navigated the sponsorship process for roles at your level, cutting through guesswork early.
Negotiate sponsorship terms into your offer letter
Ask your prospective employer to confirm PERM initiation timing in writing before you accept. Many clinical operations hires assume sponsorship starts immediately, but some employers wait six to twelve months into employment before filing, which affects your planning if you're on a bridging visa status.
Prepare your personnel file for PERM recruitment documentation
PERM requires employers to run mandatory recruitment steps and retain documentation proving no qualified U.S. workers were displaced. Gather your foreign credentials, transcripts, and credential evaluation reports early so your employer's attorney can complete the supervised recruitment phase without delays caused by missing paperwork.
Green Card Associate Director Clinical Operations: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Director Clinical Operations role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. EB-2 fits candidates holding a master's degree or higher in a life sciences or health-related field, or those with a bachelor's plus substantial progressive experience that the employer formally designates as requiring advanced expertise. EB-3 covers professionals with a relevant bachelor's degree. Your employer's immigration attorney determines which category matches the actual job requirements, not your personal credentials alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and an I-140 petition is permanent rather than tied to a fixed visa term. Unlike H-1B visa, there's no annual lottery for employment-based green cards, and once your priority date is current you can file for adjustment of status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone typically takes six to eighteen months before USCIS even receives your I-140 petition.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Associate Director Clinical Operations positions?
Large pharmaceutical companies, global contract research organizations, and academic health systems are the most consistent EB-2 and EB-3 sponsors at the associate director level. Smaller CROs and biotech startups do sponsor, but their immigration infrastructure varies widely. Use Migrate Mate to identify organizations with documented PERM filing history for clinical operations roles specifically, which is more reliable than guessing by employer size.
What does the PERM recruitment process mean for my job search timeline?
After your employer files the PERM application with DOL, the agency reviews whether the position was properly advertised and whether qualified U.S. workers were available. This audit-driven process currently runs several months to over a year at DOL. Your I-140 petition to USCIS and any adjustment of status filing come after PERM certification, so building in a two-to-three-year runway from first job offer to green card approval is realistic for most countries.
Can I change jobs during the green card sponsorship process?
Portability rules under AC21 let you change to a same or similar role once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 is approved. For Associate Director Clinical Operations candidates, a move to a comparable clinical leadership role at a new sponsor typically qualifies, but the new employer must be willing to continue the sponsorship or you restart the PERM process from the beginning.