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Business Operations roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field. Employers across tech, finance, healthcare, and logistics sponsor H-1B workers in these roles, with the 85,000-slot annual cap and lottery applying to most private-sector filings.
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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Business Operations
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull your job's O*NET profile before applying. USCIS requires that Business Operations roles demand a specific bachelor's degree, not any degree. Titles like 'Operations Analyst' clear this bar more cleanly than 'Operations Coordinator.'
Check employer LCA filing history first
Use Migrate Mate to filter Business Operations roles by employers with active H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts out companies that list sponsorship as possible but have never filed, saving weeks of dead-end outreach.
Benchmark your wage against DOL prevailing levels
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating salary. Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your level, and coming in at Level I versus Level III changes your H-1B petition's credibility with USCIS.
Time your offer around the April lottery window
H-1B cap filings open in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, negotiate a start date that fits this timeline so your employer can file during the registration window without needing a bridge status.
Flag E-Verify enrollment in your employer research
STEM OPT requires your employer to be E-Verify enrolled, but not all Business Operations employers are. Confirming E-Verify status before accepting an offer prevents a situation where your OPT extension is blocked mid-employment.
Request an amended petition if your role shifts
Business Operations titles often evolve after hiring. If your duties, location, or level change materially, your employer must file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect, not after.
H-1B Visa Business Operations: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Business Operations jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, if the role requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like business administration, operations management, supply chain, or finance. Generic operations roles that accept any degree can get challenged by USCIS as not meeting the specialty occupation standard. Your offer letter and job description need to specify the degree requirement clearly, and your employer should document how the role's duties make that degree necessary.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Business Operations roles?
Technology, healthcare systems, financial services, and large logistics companies file the most H-1B LCAs for Business Operations titles. Consulting firms also sponsor frequently, particularly for roles like Operations Analyst, Business Process Analyst, and Strategy Operations Manager. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for these roles on Migrate Mate, which shows DOL LCA data by job title and employer.
What happens to my H-1B status if I get promoted into a different Business Operations role?
A material change in job duties, title, or worksite location requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. Moving from Operations Analyst to Senior Operations Manager often qualifies as material. Your status remains valid during the filing, but working in the new role before USCIS receipt can create compliance issues for your employer.
Can a small or mid-size company sponsor my H-1B for a Business Operations role?
Yes, company size doesn't determine H-1B eligibility, but smaller employers face more USCIS scrutiny on their ability to pay the prevailing wage and on whether the role genuinely requires a specialty degree. Smaller companies with no prior LCA filing history may also be less familiar with the process, so it's worth confirming early whether they've filed H-1Bs before and whether they have immigration counsel.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Business Operations H-1B filings?
The DOL requires your employer to pay the higher of the actual wage for similar employees at that worksite or the prevailing wage for your job title, level, and location, as determined by the OFLC Wage Search. Business Operations titles span a wide wage range across levels, so your offer level classification directly affects what the employer must certify on the LCA. An underpaid Level I classification for a senior role is a common RFE trigger.