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Investment Associate roles at private equity firms, venture capital funds, and asset managers regularly appear on H-1B sponsorship lists. Strong financial modeling skills, a relevant bachelor's or master's degree, and demonstrated deal experience are the credentials that move H-1B candidates to the front of the pipeline at firms with active LCA filing history.
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Get Access To All JobsAbout Northern Trust:
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.
Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Major Duties:
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Ensures that portfolio materials are prepared for account review meetings with clients. Retrieves reports, desired by portfolio managers or requested by clients, off the EDS, PIMS, IMS, and PAS systems.
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Sets-up files with account documentation for existing or new clients (i.e., involving automatic payment, pledging securities, address changes, statement addresses, investment guidelines, fees, etc.).
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Orders reports for portfolio managers or clients as requested.
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Communicates with clients and portfolio managers on client requests. (Ensures that portfolio managers follow-up with client requests).
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Interacts with partners, primarily administratively, on a daily basis to receive and communicate information on all aspects of a client relationship or portfolio.
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Works with the tax area to research discrepancies and oversee adjustments on client accounts regarding tax cost issues.
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Responds to client inquiries for account information or to initiate transactions requested by the client (i.e., re-register gift stock, remit proceeds, sell gifts, etc.). Processes physical stock/bond certificates and completes DTC transfers.
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Follows-up with client on inquiries via the telephone or written correspondence.
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Processes client cash transfer requests. Determines if funds are available in the investment account. Contacts Investment Advisor if cash needs to be raised.
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Processes fund trades via CIT or all-in-one bank applications by established deadlines.
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Reviews and analyzes fee worksheets to ensure that fees are calculated appropriately.
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Adheres to National Investment Guidelines, feedback from the REV peer review process, and observes sound risk management practices.
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Begins to proactively make recommendations to support the Investment Advisors.
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Begins to have a role in client meetings.
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Demonstrates mastery knowledge of the GDWM tool and can run it in client meetings.
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Solves problems in straightforward situations.
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Analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents.
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Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
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Works within guidelines and policies.
Knowledge:
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Knowledge of investment products, services, and terminology, usually obtained through on the job training, are needed to prepare material for client meetings.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are needed to meet meeting deadlines and solve client or administrative problems.
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Coursework completion towards obtaining a CFA or CFP designation.
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Requires expanded conceptual knowledge in own job discipline.
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Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
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Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.
Experience:
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1-3 years of experience within the financial services industry.
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Provides informal guidance to new team members.
Working with Us:
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.
Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.
We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater
Reasonable accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.
We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.
Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
About Northern Trust:
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.
Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Major Duties:
-
Ensures that portfolio materials are prepared for account review meetings with clients. Retrieves reports, desired by portfolio managers or requested by clients, off the EDS, PIMS, IMS, and PAS systems.
-
Sets-up files with account documentation for existing or new clients (i.e., involving automatic payment, pledging securities, address changes, statement addresses, investment guidelines, fees, etc.).
-
Orders reports for portfolio managers or clients as requested.
-
Communicates with clients and portfolio managers on client requests. (Ensures that portfolio managers follow-up with client requests).
-
Interacts with partners, primarily administratively, on a daily basis to receive and communicate information on all aspects of a client relationship or portfolio.
-
Works with the tax area to research discrepancies and oversee adjustments on client accounts regarding tax cost issues.
-
Responds to client inquiries for account information or to initiate transactions requested by the client (i.e., re-register gift stock, remit proceeds, sell gifts, etc.). Processes physical stock/bond certificates and completes DTC transfers.
-
Follows-up with client on inquiries via the telephone or written correspondence.
-
Processes client cash transfer requests. Determines if funds are available in the investment account. Contacts Investment Advisor if cash needs to be raised.
-
Processes fund trades via CIT or all-in-one bank applications by established deadlines.
-
Reviews and analyzes fee worksheets to ensure that fees are calculated appropriately.
-
Adheres to National Investment Guidelines, feedback from the REV peer review process, and observes sound risk management practices.
-
Begins to proactively make recommendations to support the Investment Advisors.
-
Begins to have a role in client meetings.
-
Demonstrates mastery knowledge of the GDWM tool and can run it in client meetings.
-
Solves problems in straightforward situations.
-
Analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents.
-
Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
-
Works within guidelines and policies.
Knowledge:
-
Knowledge of investment products, services, and terminology, usually obtained through on the job training, are needed to prepare material for client meetings.
-
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are needed to meet meeting deadlines and solve client or administrative problems.
-
Coursework completion towards obtaining a CFA or CFP designation.
-
Requires expanded conceptual knowledge in own job discipline.
-
Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
-
Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.
Experience:
-
1-3 years of experience within the financial services industry.
-
Provides informal guidance to new team members.
Working with Us:
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.
Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.
We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater
Reasonable accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.
We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.
Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Investment Associate
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
Investment Associate petitions require a degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a closely related field. Check the O*NET occupation profile for this role to confirm your credential maps to the specialty occupation definition USCIS applies during adjudication.
Target firms with consistent LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Investment Associate roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filings. Firms that file repeatedly are operationally set up to sponsor, reducing the risk of an offer collapsing over internal HR hesitation.
Confirm your employer will cover mandatory filing fees
Employers, not employees, are legally required to pay the I-129 petition and ACWIA training fees under DOL regulations. Get written confirmation before signing an offer letter that these costs won't be passed to you.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so you know the floor and can identify whether an offer is compliant.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
USCIS offers premium processing for I-129 petitions, returning a decision within 15 business days. If your offer has a hard start date tied to a deal cycle or analyst cohort, ask your employer to elect premium processing when filing.
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Find Investment Associate JobsInvestment Associate H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Investment Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Investment Associate roles typically qualify because they require at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field as a normal minimum. USCIS evaluates each petition individually, so your employer's job description must clearly tie the daily duties to that specialized body of knowledge. Vague descriptions that suggest any business degree will do can generate a Request for Evidence.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Investment Associates?
Private equity firms, venture capital funds, investment banks, asset managers, and hedge funds are the most frequent sponsors. Larger institutions with dedicated HR and legal teams file H-1B petitions routinely and have established processes. Smaller boutique funds may be willing but lack infrastructure, so it's worth confirming their experience before accepting an offer. Use Migrate Mate to search by employer and see verified LCA filing history for this specific role.
Can I work as an Investment Associate on OPT while waiting for my H-1B to be approved?
Yes. If you're on F-1 OPT and your employer files your H-1B petition before your OPT expires, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. If selected in the lottery and the petition is approved, you're covered through October 1 when H-1B status begins. STEM OPT holders get a longer runway, which gives more buffer if your OPT end date falls before the October start.
What financial modeling or credentialing documents should I have ready before applying?
Beyond transcripts and degree certificates, investment-focused employers expect to see evidence of deal exposure, modeling proficiency, and any relevant credentials like the CFA or CAIA. For H-1B purposes, your employer will also need official transcripts and possibly a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. Having a foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization ready in advance speeds up the LCA and petition filing timeline.
How does changing employers affect my H-1B status as an Investment Associate?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers after your I-140 has been approved for 180 days or more, but for most Investment Associates still in H-1B status without a pending green card application, your new employer must file a transfer petition before your last day. You can start at the new firm once the petition is filed and accepted by USCIS, without waiting for a full approval. Confirm the new employer has H-1B filing experience before resigning.
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