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VP Product roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 immigrant petition. Product leadership positions typically meet the advanced-degree standard that makes EB-2 sponsorship a realistic path.
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Under limited direction with a high level of autonomy, the Vice President, Product Management serves as a central leader in driving Raymond James Investment Management’s product strategy, development, and lifecycle management across all investment vehicles. This role is instrumental in shaping the firm’s product agenda, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, distribution needs, and evolving market dynamics.
This individual will lead new product development and oversee the ongoing management and optimization of existing products across mutual funds, ETFs, CITs, SMAs, model portfolios, and other structures. The role requires close partnership with investment teams, distribution, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver competitive, scalable, and differentiated solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Define and execute product strategy aligned with firm growth objectives and evolving market opportunities
- Lead end to end product development across mutual funds, ETFs, CITs, SMAs, model portfolios, and other structures from concept through launch
- Identify product gaps and prioritize opportunities across asset classes, vehicles, and client segments
- Develop and maintain product roadmaps to guide strategic decision making and resource allocation
- Oversee the full product lifecycle, including positioning, pricing, optimization, and rationalization decisions, with recommendations made to senior leadership
- Monitor product performance, flows, and profitability and provide insights to inform product strategy, prioritization, and business decisions
- Drive innovation in response to industry trends
- Lead the operating cadence of the Product Management Council, including setting the agenda, developing materials, framing key decisions, and advancing product priorities for senior leadership review
- Partner closely with investment teams, distribution, marketing, operations, legal, and compliance to ensure alignment and execution
- Lead cross functional initiatives tied to product expansion, platform evolution, and strategic priorities
- Maintain a forward looking view on industry trends, competitor activity, and regulatory developments
- Serve as a subject matter expert in internal and client facing discussions, supporting business development efforts
- Contribute to presentations, RFPs, and strategic communications to articulate product strategy and capabilities
Knowledge of
- RJ and RJIM working structure, policies, mission, and strategies
- Fundamental concepts, principles, and practices used in the securities industry
- Fundamental concepts, principles, and practices of relationship management
- Financial markets and products, specifically fixed income
- Fundamental understanding of return attribution analysis
Skill in
- Interpreting and applying policies and procedures
- Preparing management reports
- Identifying trends and implementing appropriate corrective action
- Operating standard office equipment and using required software application to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, and spreadsheets
Ability to
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels including senior management
- Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with shifting priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions
- Balance conflicting resource and priority demands
- Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
- Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization
Education
Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Economics, Bachelor’s: Finance
Work Experience
Certifications
Travel
Less than 25%
Workstyle
Hybrid
The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
- Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
- Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
- Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
- Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
- Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
Job Description Summary
Under limited direction with a high level of autonomy, the Vice President, Product Management serves as a central leader in driving Raymond James Investment Management’s product strategy, development, and lifecycle management across all investment vehicles. This role is instrumental in shaping the firm’s product agenda, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, distribution needs, and evolving market dynamics.
This individual will lead new product development and oversee the ongoing management and optimization of existing products across mutual funds, ETFs, CITs, SMAs, model portfolios, and other structures. The role requires close partnership with investment teams, distribution, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver competitive, scalable, and differentiated solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Define and execute product strategy aligned with firm growth objectives and evolving market opportunities
- Lead end to end product development across mutual funds, ETFs, CITs, SMAs, model portfolios, and other structures from concept through launch
- Identify product gaps and prioritize opportunities across asset classes, vehicles, and client segments
- Develop and maintain product roadmaps to guide strategic decision making and resource allocation
- Oversee the full product lifecycle, including positioning, pricing, optimization, and rationalization decisions, with recommendations made to senior leadership
- Monitor product performance, flows, and profitability and provide insights to inform product strategy, prioritization, and business decisions
- Drive innovation in response to industry trends
- Lead the operating cadence of the Product Management Council, including setting the agenda, developing materials, framing key decisions, and advancing product priorities for senior leadership review
- Partner closely with investment teams, distribution, marketing, operations, legal, and compliance to ensure alignment and execution
- Lead cross functional initiatives tied to product expansion, platform evolution, and strategic priorities
- Maintain a forward looking view on industry trends, competitor activity, and regulatory developments
- Serve as a subject matter expert in internal and client facing discussions, supporting business development efforts
- Contribute to presentations, RFPs, and strategic communications to articulate product strategy and capabilities
Knowledge of
- RJ and RJIM working structure, policies, mission, and strategies
- Fundamental concepts, principles, and practices used in the securities industry
- Fundamental concepts, principles, and practices of relationship management
- Financial markets and products, specifically fixed income
- Fundamental understanding of return attribution analysis
Skill in
- Interpreting and applying policies and procedures
- Preparing management reports
- Identifying trends and implementing appropriate corrective action
- Operating standard office equipment and using required software application to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, and spreadsheets
Ability to
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels including senior management
- Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with shifting priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions
- Balance conflicting resource and priority demands
- Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
- Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization
Education
Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Economics, Bachelor’s: Finance
Work Experience
Certifications
Travel
Less than 25%
Workstyle
Hybrid
The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
- Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
- Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
- Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
- Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
- Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in VP Product
Document your strategic product impact early
PERM requires your employer to define the job's minimum requirements before advertising the role. Gather evidence of P&L ownership, cross-functional leadership, and product outcomes now, so your job description accurately reflects the advanced-degree standard USCIS expects for EB-2.
Target companies with established PERM infrastructure
Many VP-level green card cases stall because the employer lacks an immigration attorney relationship or HR bandwidth for PERM audits. Look for companies that have filed PERM applications in the past three years, which signals an active sponsorship program rather than a first attempt.
Verify your role meets EB-2 specialty occupation criteria
Use O*NET to confirm the VP Product occupation profile requires a specific advanced degree, not just a generic bachelor's. If the role qualifies under Job Zone 5, you have a stronger foundation for an EB-2 filing over the lower-threshold EB-3 professional category.
Clarify sponsorship intent before the offer stage
Negotiate green card sponsorship as a written offer term, not a verbal assurance. Ask specifically whether the company will cover PERM advertising costs and attorney fees, since employers are legally required to pay those charges and cannot pass them to you.
Search for VP Product roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by green card sponsorship history to find employers who have completed EB-2 or EB-3 PERM filings for product leadership roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you're applying to companies with a documented sponsorship track record, not just a careers-page promise.
Understand how PERM wage requirements affect your negotiation
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the prevailing wage determined by DOL for your specific job title and work location. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so your offer satisfies PERM requirements without requiring a salary amendment later.
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Find VP Product JobsVP Product Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do VP Product roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most VP Product positions qualify for EB-2 because the role requires an advanced degree in a specialized field such as computer science, engineering, or business. If your employer defines the minimum requirement as a bachelor's degree with significant experience, EB-3 professional is the fallback. The distinction matters because EB-2 priority dates are generally shorter for most countries outside India and China.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a VP Product role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent and carries no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, unlike the H-1B lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM advertising and DOL review can take six to twelve months before your I-140 is even filed. H-1B gets you working faster but leaves you dependent on annual status renewals and, for nationals of India and China, a priority date backlog that can span decades for EB-2.
What makes the PERM process more complex for VP Product than for individual contributor roles?
Executive and VP-level job descriptions attract more DOL scrutiny because the minimum requirements must be realistic, not tailored to a specific candidate. If the PERM advertisement lists requirements that match only your resume, DOL can audit the filing. Your employer's attorney should define the role's actual minimum education and experience before any advertising begins, not after you've already been selected.
How can I find VP Product jobs that already sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search VP Product roles filtered by employment-based green card sponsorship history. Companies that have completed PERM filings for product leadership positions are more likely to have the legal infrastructure and budget to sponsor again. Applying to companies with no prior PERM history means you're asking them to build a program from scratch, which significantly increases timeline risk.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm still on H-1B?
Yes, and starting early is strategically important. PERM can be filed at any point during your H-1B status, and having an approved I-140 before your sixth H-1B year unlocks annual H-1B extensions beyond the standard six-year limit under AC21. For VP Product roles, where the hiring process alone can take months, asking your employer to initiate PERM shortly after your start date protects your long-term status.
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