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Client Associate roles at banks, wealth management firms, and brokerage houses regularly appear on H-1B visa LCA filings, making them a realistic target for sponsored candidates. A bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field typically satisfies the specialty occupation requirement USCIS evaluates during petition review.
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Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.
Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Client Services Associate (NR) assists one or more Financial Advisor(s) (FA(s)) with the opening and maintenance of client accounts and records, performs a wide variety of administrative support duties, including but not limited to, word processing, preparing mailings, filing, answering the phone, obtaining approvals for FA(s) communications and advertisements, provides overall customer service support to clients, may enter trades as directed by the FA(s).
Responsibilities:
- Perform clerical functions related to opening client accounts and ongoing account coding based on account features chosen by the client.
- Work with the FA(s) and the client in obtaining the required documents based upon the type of account(s) established.
- Organize and assist in the maintenance of complete client account and trade-related records for the FA(s) and certain required files for the branch office.
- Perform operational or administrative functions for client related requests (i.e., check requests, wiring funds, address change, dividend information, etc.).
- Upon request, provide quotes and other account-related information to assist clients; non-registered Client Service Associates may not volunteer quote or other stock information to clients.
- Provide reports and other information to FA(s), as requested.
- Identify situations that need to be brought to the attention of the FA(s) or escalated to the Branch Manager; including suspicious client and/or employee activity or behavior.
- Perform various administrative duties (i.e., typing, filing, answer phones, mailing documents/letters, etc.) and other duties and projects as assigned by the FA and/or Branch Manager.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Administrative Knowledge - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, spreadsheet applications, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
- Industry Knowledge - General understanding of the investment brokerage industry and securities regulations with basic knowledge of investment products.
- Time Management - Able to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks, responsibilities and deadlines; is able to follow through and accomplish goals, manage expectations appropriately and use firm's resources efficiently.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to practical problem solving.
- Customer and Interpersonal Skills - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing exemplary customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Communication Skills - The ability to communicate information and ideas in spoken or written form so that others will understand with excellent grammar and phone/office etiquette.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum Required: 2 years clerical/related industry
LICENSES & CREDENTIALS
- Minimum Required: None
SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
ABOUT STIFEL
Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.
While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.
Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Client Services Associate (NR) assists one or more Financial Advisor(s) (FA(s)) with the opening and maintenance of client accounts and records, performs a wide variety of administrative support duties, including but not limited to, word processing, preparing mailings, filing, answering the phone, obtaining approvals for FA(s) communications and advertisements, provides overall customer service support to clients, may enter trades as directed by the FA(s).
Responsibilities:
- Perform clerical functions related to opening client accounts and ongoing account coding based on account features chosen by the client.
- Work with the FA(s) and the client in obtaining the required documents based upon the type of account(s) established.
- Organize and assist in the maintenance of complete client account and trade-related records for the FA(s) and certain required files for the branch office.
- Perform operational or administrative functions for client related requests (i.e., check requests, wiring funds, address change, dividend information, etc.).
- Upon request, provide quotes and other account-related information to assist clients; non-registered Client Service Associates may not volunteer quote or other stock information to clients.
- Provide reports and other information to FA(s), as requested.
- Identify situations that need to be brought to the attention of the FA(s) or escalated to the Branch Manager; including suspicious client and/or employee activity or behavior.
- Perform various administrative duties (i.e., typing, filing, answer phones, mailing documents/letters, etc.) and other duties and projects as assigned by the FA and/or Branch Manager.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Administrative Knowledge - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, spreadsheet applications, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
- Industry Knowledge - General understanding of the investment brokerage industry and securities regulations with basic knowledge of investment products.
- Time Management - Able to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks, responsibilities and deadlines; is able to follow through and accomplish goals, manage expectations appropriately and use firm's resources efficiently.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to practical problem solving.
- Customer and Interpersonal Skills - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing exemplary customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Communication Skills - The ability to communicate information and ideas in spoken or written form so that others will understand with excellent grammar and phone/office etiquette.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum Required: 2 years clerical/related industry
LICENSES & CREDENTIALS
- Minimum Required: None
SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
ABOUT STIFEL
Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.
While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Client Associate
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires that your bachelor's degree field directly relates to Client Associate duties. A degree in finance, economics, or business administration strengthens that nexus. A degree in an unrelated field invites a Request for Evidence, so gather any transcript documentation that ties your coursework to client-facing financial work.
Search LCA filings to identify active sponsors
Before applying, confirm the firm has filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Client Associate or similar titles. Use the OFLC Wage Search to pull employer-specific filings by SOC code. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL filing history directly, so you can target firms with a real sponsorship track record.
Target mid-size registered investment advisers
Large wirehouses get the most attention, but mid-size RIAs and regional broker-dealers often sponsor H-1B holders for Client Associate roles with less internal competition. Their hiring managers also tend to have more flexibility in the offer timeline, which matters when coordinating the LCA and I-129 filing sequence.
Time your offer acceptance around the cap deadline
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in June, your employer can't file until the following April. Discuss this calendar explicitly with the hiring manager so your start date expectations align with USCIS processing realities from day one.
Confirm the employer will cover required filing fees
Employers are legally required to pay the I-129 filing fee and any premium processing they choose to use. For Client Associate roles at firms with 26 or more full-time employees, the ACWIA training fee also applies. Clarify fee responsibility in writing before signing an offer letter.
Check whether the firm is E-Verify enrolled
Some financial services firms participate in E-Verify voluntarily or as a federal contractor requirement. E-Verify enrollment affects your cap-gap protections if you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, and it signals that the HR team has experience managing employment verification for sponsored workers.
H-1B Visa Client Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Client Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as finance, economics, or business administration. Generic job postings that list a degree as preferred rather than required can weaken the specialty occupation argument. Ask the employer to confirm the educational requirement is stated as a minimum in the official job description before filing.
Which industries hire Client Associates on H-1B visas most often?
Wealth management firms, brokerage houses, private banks, and registered investment advisers account for the majority of LCA filings for Client Associate titles. Some insurance companies and asset management firms also sponsor this role. You can browse H-1B sponsoring employers by role on Migrate Mate, which pulls from DOL Labor Condition Application data to show verified filing history.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Client Associate employer mid-year?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer files a new I-129 petition and LCA covering the Client Associate role at the prevailing wage for their location.
What prevailing wage level typically applies to Client Associate positions?
Most entry-level and mid-level Client Associate roles fall under Level I or Level II of the DOL prevailing wage scale for the relevant SOC code. The exact wage depends on the employer's geographic area and the specific duties described in the LCA. You can look up applicable wage levels by SOC code and location using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer.
Does the Series 7 or Series 66 license requirement affect H-1B eligibility for Client Associates?
Licensing requirements don't disqualify you from H-1B sponsorship, but they do create a practical timing issue. FINRA generally requires employment or a pending offer to sponsor a license exam. Some employers file the H-1B petition first and allow you to sit for licensing exams after your start date, but confirm this sequence with the hiring manager and compliance team early in the process.