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Marketing Lead roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application before your petition, certifying they'll pay the prevailing wage. Most sponsoring companies are mid-to-large firms with established HR and legal infrastructure to manage the process.
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At Ripple, we're building a world where value moves like information does today. It's big, it's bold, and we're already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.
If you're ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.
THE WORK:
We're looking for an experienced Product Marketer with a background in the blockchain, traditional finance, and decentralised finance (DeFi) to join our team.
In this role, you will shape how Ripple's institutional DeFi solutions are understood and adopted in the market. You'll craft clear, differentiated positioning and lead go-to-market strategies that translate technical capabilities into compelling value for institutional audiences. This includes blockchain based solutions for payments, trade finance, collateral management, and more.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of traditional financial markets, strong experience leading product marketing for DeFi or crypto products in a constantly evolving environment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Be the subject matter expert in our prospective markets, customer / partner segments, and the competitive landscape, forming data driven viewpoints on growth strategies and tactics.
- Develop segment-specific go-to-market strategies for Ripple's institutional DeFi solutions – including defining and sizing target markets, influencing product strategy through deep market insights, developing a solid GTM foundation including clear value proposition and messaging.
- Working cross-functionally to own the strategy, coordination, and execution of new product features and partner launches.
- Partner with our business development team to drive engagement and joint go to market opportunities with key infrastructure and utility ecosystem partners.
- Partner with marketing, communications, and creative teams to bring the Institutional DeFi on XRPL story to life, activating the go to market strategy towards the right audience.
- Partner with the Sales Enablement team to deliver high-quality, just-in-time enablement material or sessions to set our field team up for success.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- 8+ years in Product Marketing, or in an equivalent role where you developed GTM strategy and drove execution of such strategy.
- Experience working in blockchain, crypto/web3, or institutional DeFi. Direct experience / expertise in stablecoins preferred.
- Outstanding structured thinking and creative problem solving skills.
- Proven ability to work independently, prioritize proactively, communicate effectively and deliver value iteratively to day-to-day responsibilities.
- Excel at developing differentiated positioning and simplifying sophisticated concepts into impactful messaging targeting a diverse audience.
- Strong relationship building capabilities and the ability to work cross-functionally.
WHO WE ARE:
Do Your Best Work
- The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders.
- A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
- Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
- In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
- Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team.
- We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!
Take Control of Your Finances
- Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity.
- Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support.
- Employee giving match.
- Mobile phone stipend.
Take Care of Yourself
- R&R days so you can rest and recharge.
- Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming.
- Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it.
- Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
- Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events.
Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.
Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.
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Frame your portfolio around measurable business outcomes
USCIS scrutinizes Marketing Lead petitions for specialty occupation evidence. Quantify campaign ROI, pipeline contribution, and cross-functional leadership in your portfolio so your employer's attorney can build a strong I-129 filing around your work.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Marketing Lead roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for marketing occupations, not just any H-1B filings. Past LCA activity in your specific job family signals a smoother sponsorship process.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run your offered title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before signing. Marketing Lead salaries span Level II through Level IV depending on scope, and an offer below the certified wage level will trigger a DOL compliance issue at filing.
Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment early
H-1B employers must be E-Verify participants. Ask HR during the offer stage, not after signing. If the company isn't enrolled, the I-129 petition can't be filed, and re-enrollment takes time your cap-subject deadline may not allow.
Check your SOC code matches a marketing specialty occupation
Review the O*NET profile for your assigned Standard Occupational Classification code. If the employer maps your role to a general manager or sales title, the specialty occupation argument weakens. Push for an SOC code tied to marketing analysis or marketing management.
File premium processing if your start date is firm
Marketing Lead roles often have defined campaign cycles or fiscal-year starts. USCIS premium processing guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision, protecting you from standard processing delays that could push your start date past an offer's validity window.
H-1B Visa Marketing Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Marketing Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as marketing, communications, business, or a directly related discipline. The employer must document in the Labor Condition Application that the role isn't open to candidates from unrelated fields. Generalist titles with broad degree requirements have faced increased USCIS scrutiny, so the job description's educational requirement language matters significantly.
Which types of employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Marketing Lead positions?
Mid-to-large technology companies, consumer goods brands, financial services firms, and healthcare organizations sponsor Marketing Lead roles most consistently, since they have in-house immigration counsel and HR teams familiar with H-1B filing logistics. Startups and agencies do sponsor, but they may lack established processes. You can browse Marketing Lead roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm promoted from Marketing Lead to a Director role?
A significant change in job duties, title, or work location typically requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. A promotion to Director usually triggers this requirement because the SOC code, wage level, and specialty occupation framing can all shift. Your employer's immigration attorney should assess whether an amendment is needed before the role change is finalized.
Can my employer count my marketing-specific graduate degree toward the specialty occupation requirement?
Yes. An MBA with a marketing concentration, a master's in integrated marketing communications, or a similar graduate credential strengthens the specialty occupation argument, especially if the employer's job description requires advanced analytical or strategic skills. USCIS evaluates the degree's field relative to the duties described in the Labor Condition Application, so alignment between your credential and the role's documented requirements is what drives the outcome.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect hiring timelines for Marketing Lead roles?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions are tied to USCIS's annual lottery, with registration typically opening in March for an October 1 start date. If your employer plans to sponsor a new H-1B, both parties need to plan six to twelve months ahead. Employers who are cap-exempt, such as universities or nonprofit research institutions, can file at any time and aren't subject to this timeline constraint.