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Managing Director roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application before your petition, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Investment Banking Managing Director is a senior leadership role supporting new business development initiatives while independently managing teams to execute complex CIB transactions. The role leverages a well-rounded complement of skills including expert corporate finance and analytical capabilities, transaction and process expertise, in-depth industry knowledge and insights while using sound business judgement and strong interpersonal skills to generate positive client outcomes. Leads and participates in pitching, managing and closing complex financial transactions. Extensive travel is required along with excellent presentation skills, both oral and written.
The Managing Director may play a supervisory role and be responsible for providing employees timely, candid and constructive performance feedback; developing employees to their fullest potential by providing challenging opportunities; developing the appropriate talent pool to ensure adequate bench strength and succession planning; recognizing and rewarding employees for accomplishments.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The responsibilities for this role are below; you may support projects of varying complexity based on skill and organizational priorities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external clients focused on the delivery of advice and analysis to those clients around key strategic issues and opportunities.
- Provide strategic leadership in evaluating and executing complex CIB transactions across multiple product lines, while effectively communicating and collaborating across deal teams to navigate competing priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
- Lead cross-functional teams in executing all aspects of CIB transactions, collaborating with relationship managers, risk partners, and capital markets specialists to manage client relationships, negotiate with investors, and deliver strategic solutions that drive successful client outcomes and generate capital markets revenue.
- Leverage expert industry knowledge to assess key market and financial trends impacting clients and create thematic content pieces and pitch ideas to present to clients and prospects.
- Capability and capacity to expand non-deal leadership roles that enhance the effectiveness and engagement of the team.
- Manage and prioritize a pipeline of opportunities generated from the coverage of a specific industry group of relationship managers or a specific geography.
- Work with senior bankers to provide training and resources around efforts to identify and address opportunities in respective coverage areas.
- Create and deliver high value-added financial analysis and strategic advice to the targeted universe of high priority clients and prospects.
- Optimize the talent and skills development of team members within the group.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Graduate degree preferred.
- 15+ years of meaningful and relevant experience in Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Middle Market Banking, Corporate Banking, or executive-level roles (e.g., CEO, CFO).
- Exceptional technical and analytical skills.
- Proactive creativity to generate new ideas supported by communication and business judgement skills needed to convert the best ideas into actionable opportunities.
- Proven track record of success in originating, structuring, and closing complex financial transactions.
- Demonstrated success in origination, relationship development, and strategic client advisory.
- Strong foundation in corporate finance and CIB solutions including capital budgeting, M&A, leveraged finance, equity capital markets, debt capital markets and credit underwriting.
- Leadership experience and history of involvement in key decisions around a growing financial services business.
- Expertise in one or more industries.
- Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and Series 63 licenses required.
- Series 24 (Supervisor) license preferred.
- Ability to travel as required.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Qualified candidates will bring professional proficiency, generally acquired through 15 years of relevant work or internship experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Proven track record of success in leading teams to structure, negotiate and execute complex CIB transactions.
- Visible to leadership as mentor in the training, retention and development of talent.
- High attention to detail and commitment to deliver high quality work product consistently.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage a team.
- Strong collaboration, communication and leadership skills.
SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:
Successful candidates will demonstrate a higher degree of proficiency (typically from 15 years of practical experience or advanced academic exposure) across the following areas:
- Client Advisory & Relationship Management – Ability to lead strategic conversations, build trust, and deliver tailored solutions that deepen client relationships.
- Origination & Commercial Impact – Skilled in identifying opportunities, developing pitches, and converting ideas into revenue-generating engagements.
- Team Leadership & Development – Proven ability to mentor, develop, and lead high-performing teams.
- Market Insight & Thought Leadership – Ability to translate market trends into strategic content and client engagement strategies.
DOING THE RIGHT THING: Our employees take pride in doing the right thing for customers and colleagues as well as being accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and following policies and procedures that protect all our valuable assets —including you.
M&A Managing Director - Oil & Gas
At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.
Compensation for this position is largely incentive-based. Incentive compensation is combined with either a base salary or a draw to determine total cash compensation, and incentive compensation is based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance. More information can be obtained upon request.
Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.
LOCATION: Houston, Texas 77002
Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes – no matter how they are submitted – will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee.
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Make banking a Fifth Third better®
We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Investment Banking Managing Director is a senior leadership role supporting new business development initiatives while independently managing teams to execute complex CIB transactions. The role leverages a well-rounded complement of skills including expert corporate finance and analytical capabilities, transaction and process expertise, in-depth industry knowledge and insights while using sound business judgement and strong interpersonal skills to generate positive client outcomes. Leads and participates in pitching, managing and closing complex financial transactions. Extensive travel is required along with excellent presentation skills, both oral and written.
The Managing Director may play a supervisory role and be responsible for providing employees timely, candid and constructive performance feedback; developing employees to their fullest potential by providing challenging opportunities; developing the appropriate talent pool to ensure adequate bench strength and succession planning; recognizing and rewarding employees for accomplishments.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The responsibilities for this role are below; you may support projects of varying complexity based on skill and organizational priorities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external clients focused on the delivery of advice and analysis to those clients around key strategic issues and opportunities.
- Provide strategic leadership in evaluating and executing complex CIB transactions across multiple product lines, while effectively communicating and collaborating across deal teams to navigate competing priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
- Lead cross-functional teams in executing all aspects of CIB transactions, collaborating with relationship managers, risk partners, and capital markets specialists to manage client relationships, negotiate with investors, and deliver strategic solutions that drive successful client outcomes and generate capital markets revenue.
- Leverage expert industry knowledge to assess key market and financial trends impacting clients and create thematic content pieces and pitch ideas to present to clients and prospects.
- Capability and capacity to expand non-deal leadership roles that enhance the effectiveness and engagement of the team.
- Manage and prioritize a pipeline of opportunities generated from the coverage of a specific industry group of relationship managers or a specific geography.
- Work with senior bankers to provide training and resources around efforts to identify and address opportunities in respective coverage areas.
- Create and deliver high value-added financial analysis and strategic advice to the targeted universe of high priority clients and prospects.
- Optimize the talent and skills development of team members within the group.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Graduate degree preferred.
- 15+ years of meaningful and relevant experience in Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Middle Market Banking, Corporate Banking, or executive-level roles (e.g., CEO, CFO).
- Exceptional technical and analytical skills.
- Proactive creativity to generate new ideas supported by communication and business judgement skills needed to convert the best ideas into actionable opportunities.
- Proven track record of success in originating, structuring, and closing complex financial transactions.
- Demonstrated success in origination, relationship development, and strategic client advisory.
- Strong foundation in corporate finance and CIB solutions including capital budgeting, M&A, leveraged finance, equity capital markets, debt capital markets and credit underwriting.
- Leadership experience and history of involvement in key decisions around a growing financial services business.
- Expertise in one or more industries.
- Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and Series 63 licenses required.
- Series 24 (Supervisor) license preferred.
- Ability to travel as required.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Qualified candidates will bring professional proficiency, generally acquired through 15 years of relevant work or internship experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Proven track record of success in leading teams to structure, negotiate and execute complex CIB transactions.
- Visible to leadership as mentor in the training, retention and development of talent.
- High attention to detail and commitment to deliver high quality work product consistently.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage a team.
- Strong collaboration, communication and leadership skills.
SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:
Successful candidates will demonstrate a higher degree of proficiency (typically from 15 years of practical experience or advanced academic exposure) across the following areas:
- Client Advisory & Relationship Management – Ability to lead strategic conversations, build trust, and deliver tailored solutions that deepen client relationships.
- Origination & Commercial Impact – Skilled in identifying opportunities, developing pitches, and converting ideas into revenue-generating engagements.
- Team Leadership & Development – Proven ability to mentor, develop, and lead high-performing teams.
- Market Insight & Thought Leadership – Ability to translate market trends into strategic content and client engagement strategies.
DOING THE RIGHT THING: Our employees take pride in doing the right thing for customers and colleagues as well as being accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and following policies and procedures that protect all our valuable assets —including you.
M&A Managing Director - Oil & Gas
At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.
Compensation for this position is largely incentive-based. Incentive compensation is combined with either a base salary or a draw to determine total cash compensation, and incentive compensation is based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance. More information can be obtained upon request.
Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.
LOCATION: Houston, Texas 77002
Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes – no matter how they are submitted – will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee.
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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Map your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field ties directly to Managing Director duties. A business administration or finance degree maps cleanly. A degree in an unrelated field requires a detailed equivalency argument in your petition.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and government research organizations can file H-1B petitions year-round without competing in the lottery. Managing Director roles at these institutions are rare but real, and worth prioritizing if you've already used lottery attempts.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Pull up Managing Director roles filtered by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This cuts out companies that post senior leadership roles but have never sponsored a visa petition.
Negotiate premium processing into your offer
Standard H-1B adjudication runs several months. For a Managing Director hire, push your prospective employer to elect premium processing at filing. USCIS guarantees a 15-business-day decision, which matters when board approval or client commitments depend on your start date.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting
The DOL requires employers to pay the prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered package meets at least Level III or IV, which corresponds to experienced senior management. Underpayment is a compliance risk for the employer.
Document your specialty occupation case proactively
Managing Director petitions draw RFEs when job duties look like general management rather than a defined specialty. Gather org charts, board resolutions, and a detailed duty breakdown showing that the role requires specialized knowledge, not just oversight authority.
H-1B Visa Managing Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Managing Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business administration, finance, or a relevant technical discipline. USCIS scrutinizes Managing Director petitions more closely than engineer or analyst roles because the duties can resemble general management. Your employer's job description must tie specific degree requirements to specific job functions, not just list leadership responsibilities.
How do I find Managing Director jobs where employers will actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Use Migrate Mate to search Managing Director roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Many senior leadership postings come from companies that have never sponsored a visa petition. Filtering by confirmed sponsors before applying saves time and avoids late-stage surprises when an employer discovers what H-1B sponsorship requires.
Can my employer file an H-1B for a Managing Director role outside the annual lottery?
Only if the employer qualifies as cap-exempt. Universities, certain nonprofits, and government research organizations can file year-round. If your prospective employer is a standard for-profit company, the petition must be submitted during the April registration window and selected in the lottery. Cap-subject employers cannot bypass this process regardless of seniority level.
What documentation does USCIS typically request for a Managing Director H-1B petition?
Expect requests for a detailed job duties letter, your complete academic credentials with translations, any professional licenses or certifications, an organizational chart showing reporting structure, and evidence that the role requires a degree in a specific field rather than general business experience. RFEs for senior management petitions often challenge the specialty occupation classification directly, so documentation quality matters more than at lower levels.
How does the O*NET classification for Managing Director affect my H-1B petition?
USCIS references O*NET occupation profiles when evaluating whether a role meets specialty occupation criteria. The O*NET profile for General and Operations Managers lists a bachelor's degree as a common entry requirement, which supports the petition. Your employer's description should align closely with that profile while specifying the field of study required, since a mismatch between the O*NET profile and the actual job duties can trigger an RFE.