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Investment banking is one of the strongest sectors for H-1B sponsorship, with bulge-bracket banks, boutique advisory firms, and middle-market lenders filing LCAs under SOC codes for financial analysts and securities sales agents. Most sponsors file at Level II or III prevailing wages, and premium processing is common given deal-cycle hiring timelines.
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Kensho is S&P Global’s hub for AI innovation and transformation. With expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and data discovery, we develop and deploy novel solutions to innovate and drive progress at S&P Global and its customers worldwide. Kensho's solutions and research focus on business and financial generative AI applications, agents, data retrieval APIs, data extraction, and much more.
At Kensho, we hire talented people and give them the autonomy and support needed to build amazing technology and products. We collaborate using our teammates' diverse perspectives to solve hard problems. Our communication with one another is open, honest, and efficient. We dedicate time and resources to explore new ideas, but always rooted in engineering best practices. As a result, we can innovate rapidly to produce technology that is scalable, robust, and useful.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking experienced Investment Banking professionals to serve as domain experts on a contract basis, contributing to the development of generative AI tools for financial modeling and transaction analysis.
In this role, you will leverage your real-world investment banking experience to help AI systems learn how to perform core banking tasks at a professional standard. You will create, evaluate, and refine transaction-oriented analyses that reflect how bankers actually think about valuation, deal structure, and execution. This is not a live deal or client-facing role; rather, you will help define and encode best-in-class banking workflows for AI systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Produce high-quality investment banking deliverables used to train and evaluate AI systems, including:
- Valuation analyses (DCF, trading comps, precedent transactions)
- M&A and capital markets financial models
- Accretion/dilution and pro forma analyses
- Transaction scenarios and sensitivity analyses
- Build financial models that adhere to industry-standard conventions, structure, and presentation
- Decompose complex transaction logic into clear, step-by-step reasoning that can be learned by AI systems
Review and assess AI-generated banking outputs for:
- Financial accuracy and internal consistency
- Soundness of assumptions
- Professional formatting and analytical rigor
Provide detailed feedback to improve model reliability, realism, and edge-case handling
Collaborate asynchronously with product, research, and engineering teams to refine task definitions and evaluation criteria
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
3-7 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or transaction-focused advisory roles
STRONG TECHNICAL FOUNDATION IN:
- Financial modeling and valuation
- M&A and capital markets transactions
- Accounting and financial statement analysis
- Deep familiarity with how banking analyses are structured, reviewed, and presented
- Ability to clearly explain why certain modeling or valuation decisions are made
- High attention to detail and quality standards
- Comfortable working independently in a remote, project-based environment
- Interest in the intersection of finance and artificial intelligence
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience across multiple transaction types (M&A, IPOs, debt offerings, restructurings)
- Exposure to both pitch and execution work
- Prior experience mentoring or reviewing junior analysts’ work
- Curiosity about how automation and AI may augment financial services workflows
At Kensho, we pride ourselves on providing top-of-market benefits, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 100% company paid premiums
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 26 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave (paternity and maternity)
- 401(k) plan with 6% employer matching
- Generous company matching on donations to non-profit charities
- Up to $20,000 tuition assistance toward degree programs, plus up to $4,000/year for ongoing professional education such as industry conferences
- Plentiful snacks, drinks, and regularly catered lunches
- Dog-friendly office (CAM office)
- Bike sharing program memberships
- Compassion leave and elder care leave
- Mentoring and additional learning opportunities
- Opportunity to expand professional network and participate in conferences and events
RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT:
If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here.
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes future Kenshins with all experiences and perspectives. Kensho is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with an additional office location in New York City. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
JOB ID: 327770
POSTED ON: 2026-04-08
LOCATION: New York, New York, United States
INTRODUCTION
Kensho is S&P Global’s hub for AI innovation and transformation. With expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and data discovery, we develop and deploy novel solutions to innovate and drive progress at S&P Global and its customers worldwide. Kensho's solutions and research focus on business and financial generative AI applications, agents, data retrieval APIs, data extraction, and much more.
At Kensho, we hire talented people and give them the autonomy and support needed to build amazing technology and products. We collaborate using our teammates' diverse perspectives to solve hard problems. Our communication with one another is open, honest, and efficient. We dedicate time and resources to explore new ideas, but always rooted in engineering best practices. As a result, we can innovate rapidly to produce technology that is scalable, robust, and useful.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking experienced Investment Banking professionals to serve as domain experts on a contract basis, contributing to the development of generative AI tools for financial modeling and transaction analysis.
In this role, you will leverage your real-world investment banking experience to help AI systems learn how to perform core banking tasks at a professional standard. You will create, evaluate, and refine transaction-oriented analyses that reflect how bankers actually think about valuation, deal structure, and execution. This is not a live deal or client-facing role; rather, you will help define and encode best-in-class banking workflows for AI systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Produce high-quality investment banking deliverables used to train and evaluate AI systems, including:
- Valuation analyses (DCF, trading comps, precedent transactions)
- M&A and capital markets financial models
- Accretion/dilution and pro forma analyses
- Transaction scenarios and sensitivity analyses
- Build financial models that adhere to industry-standard conventions, structure, and presentation
- Decompose complex transaction logic into clear, step-by-step reasoning that can be learned by AI systems
Review and assess AI-generated banking outputs for:
- Financial accuracy and internal consistency
- Soundness of assumptions
- Professional formatting and analytical rigor
Provide detailed feedback to improve model reliability, realism, and edge-case handling
Collaborate asynchronously with product, research, and engineering teams to refine task definitions and evaluation criteria
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
3-7 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or transaction-focused advisory roles
STRONG TECHNICAL FOUNDATION IN:
- Financial modeling and valuation
- M&A and capital markets transactions
- Accounting and financial statement analysis
- Deep familiarity with how banking analyses are structured, reviewed, and presented
- Ability to clearly explain why certain modeling or valuation decisions are made
- High attention to detail and quality standards
- Comfortable working independently in a remote, project-based environment
- Interest in the intersection of finance and artificial intelligence
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience across multiple transaction types (M&A, IPOs, debt offerings, restructurings)
- Exposure to both pitch and execution work
- Prior experience mentoring or reviewing junior analysts’ work
- Curiosity about how automation and AI may augment financial services workflows
At Kensho, we pride ourselves on providing top-of-market benefits, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 100% company paid premiums
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 26 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave (paternity and maternity)
- 401(k) plan with 6% employer matching
- Generous company matching on donations to non-profit charities
- Up to $20,000 tuition assistance toward degree programs, plus up to $4,000/year for ongoing professional education such as industry conferences
- Plentiful snacks, drinks, and regularly catered lunches
- Dog-friendly office (CAM office)
- Bike sharing program memberships
- Compassion leave and elder care leave
- Mentoring and additional learning opportunities
- Opportunity to expand professional network and participate in conferences and events
RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT:
If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here.
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes future Kenshins with all experiences and perspectives. Kensho is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with an additional office location in New York City. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
JOB ID: 327770
POSTED ON: 2026-04-08
LOCATION: New York, New York, United States
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Investment Banker
Map your degree to specialty occupation criteria
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree field to directly relate to investment banking duties. A finance, economics, or accounting degree maps cleanly. An unrelated degree needs a credential evaluation and a role-specific nexus argument prepared before you apply.
Target LCA-filing employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by employers with verified H-1B LCA filings in financial services on Migrate Mate. This shows which banks and advisory firms have active sponsorship history for roles matching your background, so you're not guessing at willingness to file.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and metro area before signing. Banks must certify your offered salary meets or exceeds that level on the LCA, and mismatches cause filing delays.
Request premium processing during deal season
Standard H-1B processing can run several months. Investment banks with time-sensitive group staffing often pay for premium processing, which reduces the USCIS adjudication window to 15 business days. Raise this explicitly during offer negotiation if your start date is firm.
Account for the cap-subject lottery if you're cap-gap eligible
If you're on OPT and selected in the H-1B lottery, your cap-gap period extends work authorization through September 30. Banks that know this timeline will structure start dates around it, but you need to confirm your I-20 extension is in place with your DSO.
Clarify H-1B transferability before switching banks
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you move to a new employer once your petition has been pending 180 days and the new employer files a transfer petition. Boutique banks sometimes assume you need a new cap-subject petition, which is wrong and costs both parties time.
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Find Investment Banker JobsInvestment Banker H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does investment banking qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Investment banking roles typically require at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition. The O*NET profile for financial analysts and securities sales agents supports this classification. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted regardless of field can face RFEs, so your offer letter should specify the required degree field.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for investment bankers?
Bulge-bracket banks, middle-market advisory firms, asset managers, and boutique M&A shops all file H-1B petitions for investment banking roles. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified LCA filings in financial services so you can identify which firms have active sponsorship history before applying, rather than discovering late in the process that a firm doesn't sponsor.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect investment banking offers?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered compensation meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Most banks file at Level II or III, reflecting mid-career roles. You can verify the applicable wage band using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the salary being offered is compliant and won't trigger a DOL audit.
Can I change investment banking employers while on an H-1B?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer if your original petition has been pending or approved for at least 180 days and the new employer files a transfer petition before your current status expires. The new employer files a new I-129 but you aren't subject to the cap again. You can start working for the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS.
Does the H-1B lottery affect hiring timelines at investment banks?
For cap-subject petitions, yes. Banks typically submit H-1B registrations in March for an October 1 start date. If you're not selected in the lottery, the bank can't sponsor you through the cap-subject route that cycle. Cap-exempt options, such as filing through a nonprofit affiliate or a qualifying research entity, aren't available for standard bank roles, so lottery timing directly shapes offer and onboarding planning.
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