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Investment banking roles in M&A advisory, capital markets, and leveraged finance qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Bulge-bracket banks, boutique advisory firms, and middle-market shops all file H-1B petitions regularly, with annual cap registration opening each March.
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Group Overview:
The Israel Coverage Team provides strategic advisory and capital markets services to Israeli clients across a broad range of industries. The team works closely with corporate leaders, founders, financial sponsors, and investors on mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financings, and other strategic transactions. Operating from New York, the team serves as a key bridge between the Israeli and U.S. financial markets, advising clients on cross-border opportunities and helping them access global capital and strategic partners. Team members gain exposure to complex, high-profile transactions and work directly with senior bankers and clients in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Jefferies is Israel’s #1 investment bank by completed transactions, advising on 68 Israel-related deals since January 2023 totaling $42B+ across M&A and capital markets. Jefferies was also named Euromoney’s 2026 Israel ECM Bank of the Year.
Position Overview:
The Israel Coverage team is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to join its New York office. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Investment Banking Analyst in line for promotion or an Associate 1/Associate 2 with strong execution experience. The role will focus on advising Israeli corporate clients and supporting cross-border transactions involving U.S. and international investors, strategic acquirers, and financial sponsors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute M&A, equity, debt, and strategic advisory transactions for Israel-based and cross-border clients.
- Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and transaction materials.
- Prepare client presentations, pitch books, and marketing materials.
- Conduct industry, market, and company-specific research.
- Manage due diligence processes and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Work directly with senior bankers on client coverage initiatives and business development efforts.
- Support the execution of live transactions from origination through closing.
Qualifications
- 2 to 5 years of investment banking experience.
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and transaction execution skills.
- Prior experience in M&A, capital markets, or corporate finance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
- Proficiency in Hebrew is required.
- Must be based in New York or willing to relocate.
Salary Range: $125,000-$175,000
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Investment Banking Analyst / Associate - Israel
Group Overview:
The Israel Coverage Team provides strategic advisory and capital markets services to Israeli clients across a broad range of industries. The team works closely with corporate leaders, founders, financial sponsors, and investors on mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financings, and other strategic transactions. Operating from New York, the team serves as a key bridge between the Israeli and U.S. financial markets, advising clients on cross-border opportunities and helping them access global capital and strategic partners. Team members gain exposure to complex, high-profile transactions and work directly with senior bankers and clients in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Jefferies is Israel’s #1 investment bank by completed transactions, advising on 68 Israel-related deals since January 2023 totaling $42B+ across M&A and capital markets. Jefferies was also named Euromoney’s 2026 Israel ECM Bank of the Year.
Position Overview:
The Israel Coverage team is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to join its New York office. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Investment Banking Analyst in line for promotion or an Associate 1/Associate 2 with strong execution experience. The role will focus on advising Israeli corporate clients and supporting cross-border transactions involving U.S. and international investors, strategic acquirers, and financial sponsors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute M&A, equity, debt, and strategic advisory transactions for Israel-based and cross-border clients.
- Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and transaction materials.
- Prepare client presentations, pitch books, and marketing materials.
- Conduct industry, market, and company-specific research.
- Manage due diligence processes and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Work directly with senior bankers on client coverage initiatives and business development efforts.
- Support the execution of live transactions from origination through closing.
Qualifications
- 2 to 5 years of investment banking experience.
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and transaction execution skills.
- Prior experience in M&A, capital markets, or corporate finance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
- Proficiency in Hebrew is required.
- Must be based in New York or willing to relocate.
Salary Range: $125,000-$175,000
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Investment Banking
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Investment banking requires a directly related degree, finance, economics, accounting, or mathematics. A general business degree may trigger an RFE. Pull the O*NET profile for Financial Analysts to confirm the field-of-study language your employer will cite in the petition.
Target banks with consistent LCA filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Application filings by SOC code 13-2051 (Financial Analysts). Firms that file LCAs annually are operationally ready to sponsor, banks that haven't filed recently may have no internal process in place.
Find H-1B-sponsoring banking employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to surface investment banking roles at employers with verified H-1B filing history. This filters out firms that advertise but don't sponsor, so you're targeting conversations where H-1B is already part of the hiring process.
Time your offer around the April cap registration
H-1B cap registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in May, your earliest cap-subject start is October of the following year, a 17-month gap. Negotiate a deferred start or ask whether the role qualifies for cap-exempt filing through a nonprofit or university affiliate.
Clarify prevailing wage tier before the offer stage
DOL sets four prevailing wage levels for each SOC code and metro area. Investment banking titles like Associate or Vice President typically map to Level III or IV. Confirm your offered salary meets the certified LCA wage before countering, a misaligned offer can stall or kill the filing.
Prepare licensing documentation before filing
If your role requires FINRA Series 63, 79, or SIE credentials, include exam results and license status in your H-1B supporting documents. USCIS officers increasingly request licensing evidence for regulated financial roles, and a mid-adjudication RFE adds three to six months to your timeline.
H-1B Visa Investment Banking: Frequently Asked Questions
Do investment banking roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes. Roles such as financial analyst, investment banking associate, and capital markets analyst qualify under the H-1B specialty occupation standard because they normally require at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates both the job duties and the degree requirement, so your offer letter and job description need to reflect that specific educational requirement, not just a preference for a degree.
Which types of investment banking employers sponsor H-1B visas?
Bulge-bracket banks, middle-market advisory firms, and boutique M&A shops all sponsor H-1B petitions for analyst and associate roles. Cap-exempt employers, such as banks affiliated with nonprofit research or university endowment programs, can file outside the annual lottery. You can browse employers with confirmed H-1B filing history by role type on Migrate Mate, which surfaces firms that have filed Labor Condition Applications for financial analyst positions.
How does the H-1B lottery affect investment banking hiring timelines?
Cap-subject H-1B registration opens each March, with selections announced in late March or early April. An approved petition allows work to begin October 1. If you're hired after the registration window closes, your earliest cap-subject start date is October 1 of the following year. Some investment banks manage this by extending OPT, using a cap-exempt entity, or structuring a deferred start date into the offer.
Can I switch investment banking employers after my H-1B is approved?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your petition has been pending or approved for at least 180 days, you can change to a new employer in a same or similar SOC occupation without losing your place in line. The new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your last day. Investment banking roles across divisions, M&A, equity capital markets, debt advisory, generally share the same Financial Analysts SOC code, which supports portability arguments.
Do FINRA licenses affect H-1B eligibility for investment banking roles?
FINRA licenses don't determine H-1B eligibility, but USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence asking for licensing documentation if your role involves regulated activities like securities underwriting or broker-dealer work. Series 79, Series 63, and SIE results can strengthen the specialty occupation argument by demonstrating that the role requires specialized knowledge beyond a general degree. Include current license status in your initial filing package to reduce the risk of an RFE.