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Group Account Director roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field. Employers in advertising, PR, and integrated marketing regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for this title, making it a strong target for visa-holding professionals ready to lead client portfolios at scale.
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Are you looking to grow your career within Operational Risk Management and deepen your understanding of financial services products under the Asset Management umbrella? Are you looking to diversify your skill set by expanding your analytical skills with a growing organization? Our PGIM Operational Risk Management team is seeking a Director who will be responsible for collaborating closely with other control functions to promote operational risk awareness, and partner on key risks and initiatives.
Who are we?
PGIM is a top global asset manager with over $1.47 trillion in assets under management. Our parent company is Prudential Financial, Inc.
PGIM maintains a collegial and supportive work environment that promotes and rewards individual contributions while placing equal importance on results of the larger team. Associates within PGIM Operational Risk Management share their insights, skills, and diverse perspectives with a talented team working toward common goals. We place high priority on maintaining a work environment that develops, motivates, rewards, and retains employees. We offer a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, long-term savings opportunities, and just as important, support for life beyond work.
Our Operational Risk Management team is a dynamic group that collaborates with all areas of PGIM; in turn, creating a myriad of learning opportunities and a collaborative culture. The role covers the PGIM Product, Marketing, Institutional and Retail Distribution teams. The team serves as an internal business partner in establishing and maintaining an effective system of internal controls.
Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed risk assessments/control reviews for existing processes, new products, and initiatives by ensuring key operational risks and controls are properly identified, assessed and documented
- Review and analyze errors and other risk events, perform root cause analysis, identify trends, and recommend corrective measures
- Report to Senior Management on key operational risks, significant risk events, status of outstanding issues, and other topics
- Assist in risk aggregation and reporting
- Promote Prudential’s Operational Risk Management framework policies and procedures across Product, Marketing, Institutional and Retail Distribution teams
- Monitor, analyze and communicate emerging risks and external events
- Collaborate closely with regional offices, and support functions across the business to reinforce operational risk ownership and accountability
- Act as an Internal Audit liaison, including planning and coordination for internal audits, as well as assisting in the development, monitoring and closure of audit-related action plans
- Oversee Sarbanes-Oxley walkthroughs, identification/validation of key controls, and coordination of the annual fraud assessment
- Coordinate various requests from Internal Audit, internal departments, regulatory agencies, external auditors and others
- Collaborate closely with other control functions, and reinforce risk ownership and accountability
QUALIFICATIONS
- Extensive knowledge of the asset management industry, including investment products and structures, product development and governance, distribution channels and the operational, regulatory and reputational risks associated with these activities
- Minimum of 8 years of Audit and/or Operational Risk Management experience in the Asset Management industry. Audit experience is a plus
- Previous experience in a global organization, including facilitating risk and control self-assessments, reporting and analyzing internal and external risk events, developing key risk indicators, and performing scenario analysis
- Analytical mindset and ability to identify, assess and mitigate key risks, and perform root cause analysis
- Ability to effectively influence, negotiate and drive change within an organization while retaining independence
- Highly ethical individual with a strong moral compass who can effectively challenge management while partnering effectively with them
- Results-oriented individual who can transform strategy into action
- Excellent project management and multi-tasking skills
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to partner and build professional relationships in a cross-functional environment
- CFA, MBA or similar certification/credentials are a plus
What we offer you:
- Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
- 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
- Company-funded pension plan.
- Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
- Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
- Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period).
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
To maintain the integrity and security of our hiring process, Prudential may use identity verification technologies. Your consent will be obtained before any verification takes place.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.
If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.
INTRODUCTION
Are you looking to grow your career within Operational Risk Management and deepen your understanding of financial services products under the Asset Management umbrella? Are you looking to diversify your skill set by expanding your analytical skills with a growing organization? Our PGIM Operational Risk Management team is seeking a Director who will be responsible for collaborating closely with other control functions to promote operational risk awareness, and partner on key risks and initiatives.
Who are we?
PGIM is a top global asset manager with over $1.47 trillion in assets under management. Our parent company is Prudential Financial, Inc.
PGIM maintains a collegial and supportive work environment that promotes and rewards individual contributions while placing equal importance on results of the larger team. Associates within PGIM Operational Risk Management share their insights, skills, and diverse perspectives with a talented team working toward common goals. We place high priority on maintaining a work environment that develops, motivates, rewards, and retains employees. We offer a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, long-term savings opportunities, and just as important, support for life beyond work.
Our Operational Risk Management team is a dynamic group that collaborates with all areas of PGIM; in turn, creating a myriad of learning opportunities and a collaborative culture. The role covers the PGIM Product, Marketing, Institutional and Retail Distribution teams. The team serves as an internal business partner in establishing and maintaining an effective system of internal controls.
Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed risk assessments/control reviews for existing processes, new products, and initiatives by ensuring key operational risks and controls are properly identified, assessed and documented
- Review and analyze errors and other risk events, perform root cause analysis, identify trends, and recommend corrective measures
- Report to Senior Management on key operational risks, significant risk events, status of outstanding issues, and other topics
- Assist in risk aggregation and reporting
- Promote Prudential’s Operational Risk Management framework policies and procedures across Product, Marketing, Institutional and Retail Distribution teams
- Monitor, analyze and communicate emerging risks and external events
- Collaborate closely with regional offices, and support functions across the business to reinforce operational risk ownership and accountability
- Act as an Internal Audit liaison, including planning and coordination for internal audits, as well as assisting in the development, monitoring and closure of audit-related action plans
- Oversee Sarbanes-Oxley walkthroughs, identification/validation of key controls, and coordination of the annual fraud assessment
- Coordinate various requests from Internal Audit, internal departments, regulatory agencies, external auditors and others
- Collaborate closely with other control functions, and reinforce risk ownership and accountability
QUALIFICATIONS
- Extensive knowledge of the asset management industry, including investment products and structures, product development and governance, distribution channels and the operational, regulatory and reputational risks associated with these activities
- Minimum of 8 years of Audit and/or Operational Risk Management experience in the Asset Management industry. Audit experience is a plus
- Previous experience in a global organization, including facilitating risk and control self-assessments, reporting and analyzing internal and external risk events, developing key risk indicators, and performing scenario analysis
- Analytical mindset and ability to identify, assess and mitigate key risks, and perform root cause analysis
- Ability to effectively influence, negotiate and drive change within an organization while retaining independence
- Highly ethical individual with a strong moral compass who can effectively challenge management while partnering effectively with them
- Results-oriented individual who can transform strategy into action
- Excellent project management and multi-tasking skills
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to partner and build professional relationships in a cross-functional environment
- CFA, MBA or similar certification/credentials are a plus
What we offer you:
- Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
- 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
- Company-funded pension plan.
- Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
- Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
- Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period).
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
To maintain the integrity and security of our hiring process, Prudential may use identity verification technologies. Your consent will be obtained before any verification takes place.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.
If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Group Account Director
Align your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your field of study directly supports a specialty occupation claim. A degree in marketing, communications, or business administration strengthens your petition. A degree in an unrelated field requires a detailed nexus argument from your employer's attorney.
Target agencies with established LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for account management and director-level roles. Agencies with repeat H-1B filings for this title have the internal infrastructure to move quickly after an offer.
Verify the prevailing wage level before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your target metro before finalizing any offer. Your employer must certify your salary meets at least the Level I threshold, and most director-level filings land at Level III or IV.
Flag cap-exempt employers during your search
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated agencies are cap-exempt, letting them file H-1B petitions year-round without waiting for the April lottery window. Group Account Director roles exist at these organizations in communications and development functions.
Document client revenue and team scope in your offer letter
USCIS evaluates whether the role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree. An offer letter that specifies portfolio size, direct reports, and strategic responsibilities makes the specialty occupation argument far easier to sustain than a generic title description.
Start premium processing conversations early with your employer
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. If your current status has a firm end date, ask your employer upfront whether they'll authorize premium processing through USCIS, which targets a 15-business-day decision and protects your start date.
H-1B Visa Group Account Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Group Account Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as marketing, communications, advertising, or business administration. Generic management experience alone won't carry the petition. The role needs to demonstrate that theoretical and practical application of that specific body of knowledge is what the job requires, which most client-facing director roles at agencies can substantiate.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Integrated marketing agencies, public relations firms, media buying companies, and large in-house brand marketing teams regularly file H-1B petitions for Group Account Director roles. You can search employers with verified H-1B filing history for account management titles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data so you're targeting companies that have already navigated this process.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline for starting in this role?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions are filed in April each year for an October 1 start date, meaning there's typically a six-month gap between lottery selection and your first day. If you're already on H-1B status with a different employer, an H-1B transfer lets you start after USCIS receives the petition, without waiting for October 1. If your status has an earlier end date, premium processing helps manage the gap.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B to a Group Account Director role if I'm getting promoted internally?
An internal promotion to Group Account Director from a lower-level title requires an amended H-1B petition if the job duties, salary level, or specialty occupation classification changes materially. Your employer files the amendment with USCIS before the new role begins. Most promotions that move you into a director-level position do trigger an amendment because the prevailing wage level and job description change substantially.
What happens to my H-1B status if the agency conducts layoffs or I resign?
If your employment ends for any reason, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new employer and have them file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf. During those 60 days you can't work, but you remain in valid status. An account director with strong client relationships and a portable book of business is generally well-positioned to secure a new offer within that window.