H-1B Visa Operations Associate Jobs
Operations Associate jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers sit at the intersection of process management, data analysis, and cross-functional coordination. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this role typically frame it around degree-level analytical duties, making your educational background and documentation strategy central to a successful sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsWho we are looking for
We are looking for bright, enthusiastic and hard-working individuals with a keen interest in learning about and accounting for complex investment transactions and structures in a dynamic, challenging and fast-paced work environment. Your success will be facilitated by the leading-edge technology infrastructure supported by well-developed procedures and controls. We offer you a challenging career in a rapidly expanding international company with a professional, yet casual, work environment.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of our State Street Alternatives operation. We are a recognized industry-leading provider of fund accounting, fund administration and risk services to alternative investment fund managers. These services are fully integrated to provide complete end-to-end solutions that span the front-, middle- and back-office requirements of institutional investors. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
What you will be responsible for
- Complete the daily processing and monitoring of fund activities
- Prepare capital call and distribution calculations; related notices to investors
- Prepare/Review periodic bank and cash reconciliations and post journal entries
- Prepare quarterly management fee calculations
- Preparation of waterfall calculations and capital account allocations
- Prepare fund trial balances and supporting workpapers
- Assist the quarter-end book closing process
- Assist in managing internal workflow to ensure internal processing and client deadlines are met
- Work with other services departments to resolve errors/issues or to reconcile discrepancies
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal clients and colleagues
- Ensure all processes are in line with the SLA and escalate if necessary
- Participate in special client or internal projects as required
- Assist in new business setup and conversions
- During the course of normal day to day operation, responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures
- Ensure standard procedures and controls are adhered to
- Initiate, propose and implement improvements to enhance efficiencies and accuracy when see fit
- Liaise with investment managers, auditors and banks
- Ongoing personal education and development by attendance of State Street training sessions
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team player and collaborative
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy and organized
- Strong analytical skills and proactive approach to problem solving
- Confident, decisive, and energetic
- Strong work ethic – flexible, adaptable and ability to work within deadlines
- Can-do attitude with high energy
- Self-motivated with a passion for learning and growth
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Must have a College diploma or university degree with concentration in Accounting, Finance or Economics
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Word (knowledge of Bloomberg a plus)
- Overtime may be required
Salary Range:
$41,600 - $66,560 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for bright, enthusiastic and hard-working individuals with a keen interest in learning about and accounting for complex investment transactions and structures in a dynamic, challenging and fast-paced work environment. Your success will be facilitated by the leading-edge technology infrastructure supported by well-developed procedures and controls. We offer you a challenging career in a rapidly expanding international company with a professional, yet casual, work environment.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of our State Street Alternatives operation. We are a recognized industry-leading provider of fund accounting, fund administration and risk services to alternative investment fund managers. These services are fully integrated to provide complete end-to-end solutions that span the front-, middle- and back-office requirements of institutional investors. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
What you will be responsible for
- Complete the daily processing and monitoring of fund activities
- Prepare capital call and distribution calculations; related notices to investors
- Prepare/Review periodic bank and cash reconciliations and post journal entries
- Prepare quarterly management fee calculations
- Preparation of waterfall calculations and capital account allocations
- Prepare fund trial balances and supporting workpapers
- Assist the quarter-end book closing process
- Assist in managing internal workflow to ensure internal processing and client deadlines are met
- Work with other services departments to resolve errors/issues or to reconcile discrepancies
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal clients and colleagues
- Ensure all processes are in line with the SLA and escalate if necessary
- Participate in special client or internal projects as required
- Assist in new business setup and conversions
- During the course of normal day to day operation, responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures
- Ensure standard procedures and controls are adhered to
- Initiate, propose and implement improvements to enhance efficiencies and accuracy when see fit
- Liaise with investment managers, auditors and banks
- Ongoing personal education and development by attendance of State Street training sessions
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team player and collaborative
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy and organized
- Strong analytical skills and proactive approach to problem solving
- Confident, decisive, and energetic
- Strong work ethic – flexible, adaptable and ability to work within deadlines
- Can-do attitude with high energy
- Self-motivated with a passion for learning and growth
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Must have a College diploma or university degree with concentration in Accounting, Finance or Economics
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Word (knowledge of Bloomberg a plus)
- Overtime may be required
Salary Range:
$41,600 - $66,560 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Associate
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Operations Associate roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when tied to degree-level duties like quantitative analysis, process optimization, or systems coordination. Use your O*NET occupation profile to map your specific tasks to your degree field before the LCA is filed.
Target employers with active LCA histories
Search for Operations Associate roles on Migrate Mate, which shows employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history by role and location, so you're applying to companies that have already demonstrated willingness and capacity to sponsor this exact title.
Verify your worksite before the LCA is filed
Each worksite requires its own certified LCA. If your Operations Associate role involves rotating sites, hybrid arrangements, or client locations, confirm with your employer exactly which address DOL will certify before the petition reaches USCIS.
Request the prevailing wage tier during offer negotiations
Ask your employer which of the four DOL wage levels they intend to certify for your role. Level I covers entry-level duties while Level III reflects senior analytical work. Confirm the assignment matches your actual responsibilities using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer.
Document degree-to-role alignment in your offer letter
USCIS scrutinizes Operations Associate petitions more closely when job duties read as generalist. Ask your employer to include specific degree-field requirements in the offer letter, such as business analytics, industrial engineering, or supply chain management, rather than listing broad administrative tasks.
Prepare for an RFE on specialty occupation eligibility
Requests for Evidence are common for Operations Associate H-1B petitions because the title spans both degree-level and non-degree-level work. Gather syllabi, transcripts, and a letter from your employer detailing the analytical complexity of your duties before the petition is submitted.
H-1B Visa Operations Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Associate role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer structures the position. An Operations Associate role qualifies when it genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as business analytics, supply chain management, or industrial engineering, and the day-to-day duties reflect that degree-level complexity. Generic coordination or administrative functions without analytical depth typically won't satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards, so the job description and offer letter need to reflect the technical requirements clearly.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Operations Associate positions?
Employers in technology, logistics, financial services, healthcare operations, and management consulting are among the most active H-1B sponsors for this title. Companies with large operational functions and established immigration programs are more likely to have the infrastructure to support a petition. Browse Operations Associate roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for this specific job title.
How long does H-1B status last for an Operations Associate?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended for a further three years, reaching a six-year maximum under standard rules. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if a qualifying green card process is already underway. The H-1B is employer-specific, so if you change employers your new sponsor must file a fresh petition before you begin working in the new role.
What LCA requirements apply if my Operations Associate role involves multiple office locations?
DOL requires a separate certified Labor Condition Application for each worksite where you'll work. If your role involves a hybrid arrangement, rotating assignments across client sites, or a formal office relocation, your employer must obtain a new or amended LCA covering each location before you work there. A single LCA certified for one address doesn't automatically extend to other worksites, even temporarily.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer ends my Operations Associate role?
If your employer terminates your H-1B employment, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you can seek a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or prepare to depart. Your new employer must file a new H-1B petition before you start working. Use that window to target companies with active H-1B sponsorship records for similar roles, since documented filing history signals they can move quickly through the process.