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Operations Team Lead roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, industrial engineering, supply chain, or a related field. Employers in logistics, manufacturing, and tech regularly file LCAs for these roles, and cap-subject filings open each April for an October 1 start.
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Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.
Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Operations Team Lead is responsible for providing subject matter expertise for all daily and high level tasks within the department. The Sr. Operations Associate will provide training and mentorship across the department. This position will require collaboration among team members and management to assist in driving departmental objectives and operational efficiency.
- Provide subject matter expertise to the department by assisting associates with the resolution of more complex problems and escalated issues in a timely manner and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Assist areas of the department with various functions when necessary.
- Identify need for process or procedure changes and ensure updates are made while consulting with leadership and peers.
- Provide advanced problem solving skills to both peers and leaders.
- Provide consultation to leadership and outside stakeholders on potential impact of department, firm or regulatory initiatives.
- Mentor and assist with training of new associates to ensure they have the proper level of support.
- Conduct testing for enhancements, upgrades, or implementations and provide experienced feedback and knowledge to focus on end results.
- Assist areas of the department with various functions when volume is high or staffing levels are down.
- Serve as an internal consultant to management as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Significant industry and/or trading knowledge with the ability to interpret and apply industry rules and regulations.
- Ability to train and mentor others within the department.
- Ability to draw on past situations to make sound decisions.
- Able to allocate workload and adjust priorities to meet the demand for the department.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree and/or 5+ years' Stifel experience.
- Minimum Required: 5+ years' of experience within the financial services industry.
SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access running SQL query reports and understanding the results.
ABOUT STIFEL
Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.
While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.
Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Operations Team Lead is responsible for providing subject matter expertise for all daily and high level tasks within the department. The Sr. Operations Associate will provide training and mentorship across the department. This position will require collaboration among team members and management to assist in driving departmental objectives and operational efficiency.
- Provide subject matter expertise to the department by assisting associates with the resolution of more complex problems and escalated issues in a timely manner and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Assist areas of the department with various functions when necessary.
- Identify need for process or procedure changes and ensure updates are made while consulting with leadership and peers.
- Provide advanced problem solving skills to both peers and leaders.
- Provide consultation to leadership and outside stakeholders on potential impact of department, firm or regulatory initiatives.
- Mentor and assist with training of new associates to ensure they have the proper level of support.
- Conduct testing for enhancements, upgrades, or implementations and provide experienced feedback and knowledge to focus on end results.
- Assist areas of the department with various functions when volume is high or staffing levels are down.
- Serve as an internal consultant to management as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Significant industry and/or trading knowledge with the ability to interpret and apply industry rules and regulations.
- Ability to train and mentor others within the department.
- Ability to draw on past situations to make sound decisions.
- Able to allocate workload and adjust priorities to meet the demand for the department.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree and/or 5+ years' Stifel experience.
- Minimum Required: 5+ years' of experience within the financial services industry.
SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access running SQL query reports and understanding the results.
ABOUT STIFEL
Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.
While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Confirm your role meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires that Operations Team Lead duties demand at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Document how your responsibilities go beyond general supervision and into systems design, process engineering, or operations analysis.
Search LCA filings by SOC code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Labor Condition Application filings under the Operations Specialties Managers SOC code. This shows which employers are actively sponsoring roles like yours, not just posting them.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
Employers must be E-Verify enrolled to sponsor H-1B workers. Filter your search to companies already enrolled before applying, so you're not waiting on an employer to set up compliance infrastructure after your offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Search Operations Team Lead roles on Migrate Mate to see employers filtered by DOL LCA filing history. You'll see which companies have filed for this exact role type, so you can prioritize outreach to proven sponsors.
Time your offer around the cap calendar
Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start. If your offer comes in May, negotiate a start date that aligns with the next filing window rather than accepting a gap in authorization.
Align your prevailing wage tier before negotiating
O*NET classifies Operations Team Lead roles under Operations Specialties Managers. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing rate for your geographic area and experience level, which affects your negotiating floor.
H-1B Visa Operations Team Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Team Lead role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is structured. USCIS will approve H-1B sponsorship for an Operations Team Lead position if the employer can demonstrate the job normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as industrial engineering, supply chain management, or business operations. Generalist supervisory roles with no degree requirement often get challenged, so the job description needs to reflect technical or analytical complexity.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for operations roles most often?
Manufacturing, logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, and enterprise software companies file LCAs for Operations Team Lead positions regularly. Tech companies with large fulfillment or support operations also appear frequently in DOL disclosure data. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by actual LCA filing history rather than self-reported willingness to sponsor.
What happens to my H-1B status if I get promoted from Operations Team Lead to a director role?
A promotion that changes your job duties, location, or salary above the certified LCA wage typically requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. If the new title moves you into a materially different SOC code, the employer may need a new LCA certified by DOL as well. Don't accept the promotion without confirming your employer has started the amended filing process.
Can my employer start me before October 1 if I'm cap-subject?
No. Cap-subject H-1B status doesn't begin until October 1, regardless of when USCIS approves the petition. If you're currently on OPT or another work-authorized status, you can continue working under that authorization until your H-1B start date, but your employer cannot move you onto H-1B status early. Confirm your existing authorization end date won't lapse before October 1.
What SOC code do employers typically use for Operations Team Lead H-1B filings?
Most employers file under SOC 11-1021, General and Operations Managers, or SOC 11-9199, Managers Not Elsewhere Classified, depending on how the role is scoped. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage tier USCIS and DOL apply to your petition. You can verify which code fits your specific duties using O*NET and cross-reference the wage level with the OFLC Wage Search for your work location.