H-1B Visa Investment Manager Jobs
Investment Manager jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship are available at asset management firms, hedge funds, private equity shops, and institutional investors across the U.S. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Employers file an LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS before you can begin work.
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As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.
What’s in it for you?
Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including:
- Flexible paid time off
- Hybrid work schedule
- 401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
- Health & wellbeing benefits
- Parental Leave benefits
- Employee stock purchase plan
Job Description
About the Team
The Investment Governance team is responsible for the first-line governance framework that provides for oversight of the investment lifecycle, operating standards, incident management and effective risk mitigation across Invesco’s global investment platform. The team partners with Investments, Capital Markets, Front Office Operations and LCAR functions to strengthen first-line processes, improve decision-making, ensure appropriate escalation, reporting and oversight.
About the Role
The role supports the design, implementation and ongoing operation of Invesco’s global investment governance framework. This includes the development of robust governance documentation and decision-useful management information, advising governance bodies on potential enhancements to ensure appropriate oversight of risks, coordinating investment incident management and reporting processes, analyzing investment lifecycle events and developing operational playbooks to mitigate risk. Working across Investments, Capital Markets, Front Office Operations and the three lines of defense, the role promotes a multi-layered investment governance approach in support of the delivery of good client outcomes. The position reports to the Global Head of Investment Governance.
Responsibilities of the Role
- Provide first-line ownership of investment-related policies, standards, procedures, and guidance.
- Coordinate the intake, assessment, triage, escalation, and governance of investment and trading incidents.
- Ensure consistency of incident records to support better management information and reporting. Track incident remediation plans, accountable owners, and deadlines, and support the delivery of remediation plans within the first line.
- Map investment lifecycle activities and material risks across relevant asset classes and develop playbooks and checklists to support effective risk management and improved decision-making.
- Produce management information, dashboards, and committee reporting on a variety of governance topics.
- Coordinate engagement with Legal, Compliance, Audit, Risk and Controls Assurance on governance topics and investment process enhancements.
- Support the Global Head of Investment Governance on the execution of investment governance initiatives arising out of the design and implementation of Invesco’s global investment governance framework.
Requirements for the Role
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, risk management, law or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Typically, five or more years of relevant experience in asset management, investment operations, investment risk, operational risk, governance and controls, compliance, internal audit or front-office business management.
- Strong knowledge of the investment lifecycle, including portfolio management, order generation, trading, post-trade activities, investment data and support processes.
- Experience drafting and maintaining investment, trading, risk or control policies and procedures and supporting audit, assurance or governance reviews.
- Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills, with experience producing clear papers, management information, dashboards and senior-management reporting.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Familiarity with investment data, order management systems, operational resilience or regulatory change is advantageous.
- Relevant professional qualification, or progress towards one, such as CFA, FRM, CAIA, CIA, CPA, CISA or an equivalent credential, is preferred.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Worker Type
Employee
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes
Workplace Model
Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other’s growth and development.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.
Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
About Invesco
As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.
What’s in it for you?
Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including:
- Flexible paid time off
- Hybrid work schedule
- 401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
- Health & wellbeing benefits
- Parental Leave benefits
- Employee stock purchase plan
Job Description
About the Team
The Investment Governance team is responsible for the first-line governance framework that provides for oversight of the investment lifecycle, operating standards, incident management and effective risk mitigation across Invesco’s global investment platform. The team partners with Investments, Capital Markets, Front Office Operations and LCAR functions to strengthen first-line processes, improve decision-making, ensure appropriate escalation, reporting and oversight.
About the Role
The role supports the design, implementation and ongoing operation of Invesco’s global investment governance framework. This includes the development of robust governance documentation and decision-useful management information, advising governance bodies on potential enhancements to ensure appropriate oversight of risks, coordinating investment incident management and reporting processes, analyzing investment lifecycle events and developing operational playbooks to mitigate risk. Working across Investments, Capital Markets, Front Office Operations and the three lines of defense, the role promotes a multi-layered investment governance approach in support of the delivery of good client outcomes. The position reports to the Global Head of Investment Governance.
Responsibilities of the Role
- Provide first-line ownership of investment-related policies, standards, procedures, and guidance.
- Coordinate the intake, assessment, triage, escalation, and governance of investment and trading incidents.
- Ensure consistency of incident records to support better management information and reporting. Track incident remediation plans, accountable owners, and deadlines, and support the delivery of remediation plans within the first line.
- Map investment lifecycle activities and material risks across relevant asset classes and develop playbooks and checklists to support effective risk management and improved decision-making.
- Produce management information, dashboards, and committee reporting on a variety of governance topics.
- Coordinate engagement with Legal, Compliance, Audit, Risk and Controls Assurance on governance topics and investment process enhancements.
- Support the Global Head of Investment Governance on the execution of investment governance initiatives arising out of the design and implementation of Invesco’s global investment governance framework.
Requirements for the Role
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, risk management, law or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Typically, five or more years of relevant experience in asset management, investment operations, investment risk, operational risk, governance and controls, compliance, internal audit or front-office business management.
- Strong knowledge of the investment lifecycle, including portfolio management, order generation, trading, post-trade activities, investment data and support processes.
- Experience drafting and maintaining investment, trading, risk or control policies and procedures and supporting audit, assurance or governance reviews.
- Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills, with experience producing clear papers, management information, dashboards and senior-management reporting.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Familiarity with investment data, order management systems, operational resilience or regulatory change is advantageous.
- Relevant professional qualification, or progress towards one, such as CFA, FRM, CAIA, CIA, CPA, CISA or an equivalent credential, is preferred.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Worker Type
Employee
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes
Workplace Model
Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other’s growth and development.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.
Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Investment Manager
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Your degree must tie directly to the Investment Manager role. A finance, economics, or accounting degree positions you cleanly. If your degree is in a loosely related field, document how your coursework maps to portfolio analysis, risk modeling, or asset allocation duties USCIS reviews.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV thresholds for your city before any offer conversation starts.
Target firms with dedicated immigration infrastructure
Find Investment Manager roles at employers with established H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate, which shows verified LCA sponsorship records by role and location, so you're applying to firms already set up to run the process rather than introducing it to them.
Clarify worksite coverage before you sign
If the role involves managing assets from multiple office locations or requires you to work from a different city than your primary office, confirm the employer will file a separate certified LCA for each worksite. A single LCA does not cover unlisted locations.
Align your O*NET profile to your offer letter duties
USCIS will compare your job duties against the O*NET occupation profile for Financial Managers or Securities and Commodities Brokers. Your offer letter should describe duties that match degree-level analytical and decision-making tasks, not primarily sales or administrative functions.
Plan your timeline around the cap and status period
H-1B status is approved for up to three years, extendable to a six-year maximum. Because selection rules have changed recently, confirm current registration windows with your sponsoring employer's immigration counsel well before your target start date.
H-1B Visa Investment Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Investment Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Investment Manager positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because the role requires applying theoretical and analytical knowledge in finance, economics, or accounting at a bachelor's degree level or higher. USCIS will evaluate the actual duties in your offer letter, so the job description must emphasize portfolio analysis, risk assessment, and investment decision-making rather than clerical or sales-only functions.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Investment Manager roles?
Asset management firms, hedge funds, private equity groups, insurance companies, pension funds, and large commercial banks regularly sponsor H-1B visas for Investment Manager positions. You can browse verified sponsoring employers with active LCA filing history for this role on Migrate Mate, narrowed by city and investment sector.
What documents should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
Your employer will need your academic transcripts and degree certificates, your resume with dates of employment and duties, any professional credentials such as the CFA or CAIA charter, and your current immigration documents including your I-94 and any prior visa approvals. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service is typically required.
How does the LCA process work for Investment Manager sponsorships?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting the I-129 petition to USCIS. The LCA certifies that the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the Investment Manager role at your specific worksite, and that hiring you won't adversely affect working conditions for similarly employed U.S. workers. DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Investment Manager role at a different firm?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to start working for a new sponsoring employer once they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided your current H-1B was approved and you've maintained lawful status. The new employer must still file a fresh LCA covering the new worksite and wage level before or concurrent with the I-129 filing.