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Operations Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related technical field. Employers in manufacturing, energy, and utilities file H-1B petitions for these roles through the annual cap, with a 60-day grace period if your status ends.
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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for moderately complex transaction and fulfillment processing, including the movement of assets into and out of accounts. Key responsibilities include reconciliation, settlement, and trade and transfer support, and providing quality service and operations support for internal business partners and external clients, in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Job expectations include handling in operational processes which may carry medium to high levels of monetary risk and assisting in training less experienced team members.
Main point of contact for Prime Brokerage Clients for settlement related queries within BofA across products, markets, entity, trade status. Candidate must provide premium Client service and manage the risk and exposure of the clients' trading activity. Continuous Improvement efforts in the form of process enhancements, client analysis, or pushing strategic change are key in the role and achieving operational efficiency. Directly interacting with Clients on a daily basis, you will be the main point of contact for clients and business partners on all settlement operational issues.
Responsibilities:
- Performs moderately complex transaction processing and reconciliation with medium to large monetary impact according to the established written guidelines and procedures
- Responds to moderately complex client inquiries via numerous channels to support operational efficiency and quality client service
- Responsible for the analysis and resolution of moderately complex transactions requiring escalations and exceptions
- Proactively identifies risk and opportunities for process improvements based on an understanding of how the work impacts other operational units
- Resolution and escalation of matched and unmatched trades for Clients settling in the Americas markets (US, Canada and Latin America)
- Timely response to client queries regarding the settlement of their trades
- Client fails reporting
- Break reconciliation investigation and resolution
- Performing and presenting client metrics analysis, being able to articulate a story via data with the aim to be an influencer for efficiency
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-3 years of financial services experience
- Presentable, confident and client focused
- Client facing experience or ability to conduct discussions with Clients in a confident manner
- Excellent communications skills and ability to present to an audience
- Ability to work under pressure in a team environment
- Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised. Candidate will be able to manage own time and know when to escalate
- Ability to liaise with all levels of the firm and people with different experiences and backgrounds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and unique solutions
- Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward
- Experience in connecting with a diverse set of clients to understand future business needs - is a continuous learner
- Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change
- Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base
- Believes in value of diversity so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world
SKILLS
- Attention to Detail
- Customer and Client Focus
- Oral Communications
- Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Account Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Coaching
- Written Communications
- Mentoring
- Research
- Result Orientation
SHIFT
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK
40
INTRODUCTION
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for moderately complex transaction and fulfillment processing, including the movement of assets into and out of accounts. Key responsibilities include reconciliation, settlement, and trade and transfer support, and providing quality service and operations support for internal business partners and external clients, in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Job expectations include handling in operational processes which may carry medium to high levels of monetary risk and assisting in training less experienced team members.
Main point of contact for Prime Brokerage Clients for settlement related queries within BofA across products, markets, entity, trade status. Candidate must provide premium Client service and manage the risk and exposure of the clients' trading activity. Continuous Improvement efforts in the form of process enhancements, client analysis, or pushing strategic change are key in the role and achieving operational efficiency. Directly interacting with Clients on a daily basis, you will be the main point of contact for clients and business partners on all settlement operational issues.
Responsibilities:
- Performs moderately complex transaction processing and reconciliation with medium to large monetary impact according to the established written guidelines and procedures
- Responds to moderately complex client inquiries via numerous channels to support operational efficiency and quality client service
- Responsible for the analysis and resolution of moderately complex transactions requiring escalations and exceptions
- Proactively identifies risk and opportunities for process improvements based on an understanding of how the work impacts other operational units
- Resolution and escalation of matched and unmatched trades for Clients settling in the Americas markets (US, Canada and Latin America)
- Timely response to client queries regarding the settlement of their trades
- Client fails reporting
- Break reconciliation investigation and resolution
- Performing and presenting client metrics analysis, being able to articulate a story via data with the aim to be an influencer for efficiency
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-3 years of financial services experience
- Presentable, confident and client focused
- Client facing experience or ability to conduct discussions with Clients in a confident manner
- Excellent communications skills and ability to present to an audience
- Ability to work under pressure in a team environment
- Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised. Candidate will be able to manage own time and know when to escalate
- Ability to liaise with all levels of the firm and people with different experiences and backgrounds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and unique solutions
- Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward
- Experience in connecting with a diverse set of clients to understand future business needs - is a continuous learner
- Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change
- Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base
- Believes in value of diversity so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world
SKILLS
- Attention to Detail
- Customer and Client Focus
- Oral Communications
- Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Account Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Coaching
- Written Communications
- Mentoring
- Research
- Result Orientation
SHIFT
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK
40
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Technician
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the Operations Technician profile from O*NET and confirm your job description requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. USCIS denies petitions when the role description is too generalist or the degree requirement isn't tied to a technical field.
Check employer LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Operations Technician openings by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application history. This tells you which companies have actually filed for this role, not just which ones say they're open to sponsorship.
Request wage level transparency from employers
Cross-check your offered wage against the OFLC Wage Search using the correct Standard Occupational Classification code for Operations Technician. Employers must certify they'll pay at least the prevailing wage on the LCA before USCIS will approve your petition.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers strategically
If you're transitioning from OPT or STEM OPT, your next employer must be E-Verify enrolled for cap-gap protection to apply. Confirm enrollment during the interview stage, not after you've accepted an offer.
Prepare credential documentation for technical roles
Have your transcripts evaluated by a NACES-accredited credential evaluator if your engineering or industrial technology degree is from outside the U.S. Operations Technician petitions with foreign credentials face higher RFE rates when degree equivalency isn't pre-documented.
Negotiate petition timing around the fiscal year cap
H-1B cap petitions open April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in late spring, confirm with the employer whether they'll file in the next cap season or pursue a cap-exempt route through a qualifying research or nonprofit facility.
H-1B Visa Operations Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Technician role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field like engineering, industrial technology, or applied sciences. Roles framed around general technical skills without a specific degree requirement are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence or denial.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Operations Technicians?
Manufacturing, utilities, oil and gas, semiconductor fabrication, and chemical processing are the most active sponsors for Operations Technician roles. These industries regularly file Labor Condition Applications with the DOL for technician-level positions tied to engineering degrees. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
What happens to my H-1B status if my operations role is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or prepare to depart the U.S. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires, you can begin work once they receive the receipt notice. The clock starts from your last day of employment, not the date your employer notifies USCIS.
Can an Operations Technician petition be filed as cap-exempt?
Only if your employer qualifies as cap-exempt, meaning it's a higher education institution, a nonprofit affiliated with one, or a government research organization. Most manufacturing and industrial employers don't qualify. If your current employer is cap-subject and you're changing jobs, the new employer must file a cap-subject transfer petition, which doesn't require re-entering the lottery if you're already in valid H-1B status.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Operations Technician offers?
Before your employer can file an H-1B petition, they must obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from the DOL confirming they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your role, job level, and work location. The wage is determined using DOL wage data and varies by geographic area and experience level. You can verify the applicable wage level for your specific location using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating any offer.