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Investment banking is one of the strongest sectors for H-1B visa 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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Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.
Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
JOB DESCRIPTION
BlackArch, a wholly owned subsidiary of Regions Bank, is a Southeast based, middle-market M&A advisory firm whose professionals have closed more than 400 transactions across a broad range of industries, with enterprise values ranging from $50 million to over $1 billion. BlackArch offers a full spectrum of advisory services to financial sponsors, private companies, and diversified corporations, addressing the needs of owner-operators, founders, and shareholders of private companies with specialized services that include M&A advisory, strategic advisory and private capital solutions.
The firm has built significant sector knowledge in key industries and has organized select industry practice groups to meet its clients’ needs in the areas of:
- Aerospace & Defense
- Automotive Aftermarket
- Building Products & Infrastructure
- Business Services
- Consumer Products & Services
- Distribution
- Energy & Industrial Services
- Food & Beverage
- Industrial Products
- Life Science & Healthcare
The BlackArch Investment Banker has a primary role of managing the execution of client pitches, engagements and group projects including analysis and reporting. Incumbents are expected to have the Series 79 & 63 licenses or be able to obtain them within three months of employment.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the generation of ideas and strategies
- Leads processes required to convert ideas to sales pitches, including due diligence execution and client pitch preparation
- Supervises junior staff (i.e., Analyst, Interns, and Associates) by assigning and overseeing their day-to-day work
- Serves in client relationship management roles and assumes certain important business development responsibilities
- Performs in-depth structuring and analysis
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
This position is incentive eligible.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree from a reputable undergraduate college / university, MBA preferred
- Five (5) years of prior experience in Investment Banking, including strong M&A knowledge and the proven ability to model solutions for clients
- Strong analytical, quantitative, sales, and communication (written and oral) skills
- Ability to think strategically
Position Type
Full time
COMPENSATION DETAILS
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.
The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Job Range Target:
Minimum:
$249,364.50 USD
Median:
$277,368.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans:
This role is eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive plan. Employees have the potential to receive a discretionary award based on performance against defined metrics and goals.
BENEFITS INFORMATION
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.
LOCATION DETAILS
Blackarch
Location:
Charlotte, North Carolina
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.
Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
JOB DESCRIPTION
BlackArch, a wholly owned subsidiary of Regions Bank, is a Southeast based, middle-market M&A advisory firm whose professionals have closed more than 400 transactions across a broad range of industries, with enterprise values ranging from $50 million to over $1 billion. BlackArch offers a full spectrum of advisory services to financial sponsors, private companies, and diversified corporations, addressing the needs of owner-operators, founders, and shareholders of private companies with specialized services that include M&A advisory, strategic advisory and private capital solutions.
The firm has built significant sector knowledge in key industries and has organized select industry practice groups to meet its clients’ needs in the areas of:
- Aerospace & Defense
- Automotive Aftermarket
- Building Products & Infrastructure
- Business Services
- Consumer Products & Services
- Distribution
- Energy & Industrial Services
- Food & Beverage
- Industrial Products
- Life Science & Healthcare
The BlackArch Investment Banker has a primary role of managing the execution of client pitches, engagements and group projects including analysis and reporting. Incumbents are expected to have the Series 79 & 63 licenses or be able to obtain them within three months of employment.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the generation of ideas and strategies
- Leads processes required to convert ideas to sales pitches, including due diligence execution and client pitch preparation
- Supervises junior staff (i.e., Analyst, Interns, and Associates) by assigning and overseeing their day-to-day work
- Serves in client relationship management roles and assumes certain important business development responsibilities
- Performs in-depth structuring and analysis
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
This position is incentive eligible.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree from a reputable undergraduate college / university, MBA preferred
- Five (5) years of prior experience in Investment Banking, including strong M&A knowledge and the proven ability to model solutions for clients
- Strong analytical, quantitative, sales, and communication (written and oral) skills
- Ability to think strategically
Position Type
Full time
COMPENSATION DETAILS
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.
The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Job Range Target:
Minimum:
$249,364.50 USD
Median:
$277,368.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans:
This role is eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive plan. Employees have the potential to receive a discretionary award based on performance against defined metrics and goals.
BENEFITS INFORMATION
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.
LOCATION DETAILS
Blackarch
Location:
Charlotte, North Carolina
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
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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.
H-1B Visa Investment Banker: 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.