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Private equity firms sponsor H-1B visas for analysts, associates, and VP-level professionals in investment, portfolio management, and financial advisory roles. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS rules, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Competition for sponsored seats is high, but established PE firms file consistently each cap season.
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Location: Jersey
Department: Fund Solutions
Vacancy type: Permanent, 35 hours per week
The position
CSC is a leading provider of fund administration and outsourced services. In this hybrid Manager role, you will lead a Private Equity client team delivering both fund accounting and fund administration / governance services, ensuring accurate reporting, responsive client service, and strong control of deadlines and risk. You will manage relationships with key stakeholders (clients, auditors, custodians, investment advisors) and help drive continuous improvement across workflows, quality, and team development. This is a permanent role based in Jersey.
Your responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day delivery for a portfolio of Private Equity funds, overseeing both fund accounting and fund administration outputs in line with SLAs and internal controls
- Prepare and/or review periodic and annual financial reporting (e.g., monthly/quarterly/semi-annual management accounts and annual accounts under UK GAAP / IFRS / US GAAP), including audit coordination and timely resolution of queries
- Oversee NAV production (where applicable), including review of key reconciliations, portfolio transaction processing, cash movements, and accruals to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Manage client governance requirements: attend Board/Committee meetings as required, prepare and circulate agendas and minutes, and track actions to completion with clear documentation
- Maintain high-quality client records and statutory/transactional documentation, ensuring confidentiality, data integrity, and timely updates of correspondence and decisions
- Proactively manage client communication and relationships; escalate risks early, contribute to business development, and support client retention through excellent service
- Monitor operational controls and compliance expectations (including AML/KYC awareness), ensuring issues are identified, documented, and escalated appropriately
- Lead and develop team performance through coaching, 1:1s, appraisals, workload planning, and continuous feedback; promote an inclusive and supportive team environment
- Support financial management of the client portfolio, including time recording, fee/cost awareness, invoicing inputs, and oversight of aged debt/debt protocols in partnership with senior stakeholders
- Drive process improvement by proposing and implementing efficiency ideas across accounting, reporting, and administration workflows
Required Qualifications
- Professional qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CPA, ICSA/CGI, STEP) or equivalent demonstrated experience
- Significant experience within fund administration and fund accounting, ideally with Private Equity structures
- Working knowledge of fund financial reporting and year-end audit processes; understanding of UK GAAP/IFRS/US GAAP concepts relevant to funds
- Strong people leadership skills, including the ability to plan workload, develop others, and maintain service quality under deadlines
- Clear, professional communication skills with the ability to manage client and stakeholder expectations
- High attention to detail and sound judgement with a control-minded approach to risk, documentation, and follow-through
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience producing or overseeing NAVs, including review of reconciliations, cash movements, and portfolio transaction processing
- Experience with Board/Committee governance support, including minute taking and action tracking in regulated environments
- Knowledge of Jersey regulatory environment and corporate governance expectations (e.g., interaction with JFSC as needed)
- Familiarity with fee quotes, budgeting, and cost-to-serve analysis in a client service environment
- Experience improving operational processes through standardization, automation, or workflow redesign
Manager, Private Equity Accounting & Administration (Hybrid role)
Location: Jersey
Department: Fund Solutions
Vacancy type: Permanent, 35 hours per week
The position
CSC is a leading provider of fund administration and outsourced services. In this hybrid Manager role, you will lead a Private Equity client team delivering both fund accounting and fund administration / governance services, ensuring accurate reporting, responsive client service, and strong control of deadlines and risk. You will manage relationships with key stakeholders (clients, auditors, custodians, investment advisors) and help drive continuous improvement across workflows, quality, and team development. This is a permanent role based in Jersey.
Your responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day delivery for a portfolio of Private Equity funds, overseeing both fund accounting and fund administration outputs in line with SLAs and internal controls
- Prepare and/or review periodic and annual financial reporting (e.g., monthly/quarterly/semi-annual management accounts and annual accounts under UK GAAP / IFRS / US GAAP), including audit coordination and timely resolution of queries
- Oversee NAV production (where applicable), including review of key reconciliations, portfolio transaction processing, cash movements, and accruals to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Manage client governance requirements: attend Board/Committee meetings as required, prepare and circulate agendas and minutes, and track actions to completion with clear documentation
- Maintain high-quality client records and statutory/transactional documentation, ensuring confidentiality, data integrity, and timely updates of correspondence and decisions
- Proactively manage client communication and relationships; escalate risks early, contribute to business development, and support client retention through excellent service
- Monitor operational controls and compliance expectations (including AML/KYC awareness), ensuring issues are identified, documented, and escalated appropriately
- Lead and develop team performance through coaching, 1:1s, appraisals, workload planning, and continuous feedback; promote an inclusive and supportive team environment
- Support financial management of the client portfolio, including time recording, fee/cost awareness, invoicing inputs, and oversight of aged debt/debt protocols in partnership with senior stakeholders
- Drive process improvement by proposing and implementing efficiency ideas across accounting, reporting, and administration workflows
Required Qualifications
- Professional qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CPA, ICSA/CGI, STEP) or equivalent demonstrated experience
- Significant experience within fund administration and fund accounting, ideally with Private Equity structures
- Working knowledge of fund financial reporting and year-end audit processes; understanding of UK GAAP/IFRS/US GAAP concepts relevant to funds
- Strong people leadership skills, including the ability to plan workload, develop others, and maintain service quality under deadlines
- Clear, professional communication skills with the ability to manage client and stakeholder expectations
- High attention to detail and sound judgement with a control-minded approach to risk, documentation, and follow-through
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience producing or overseeing NAVs, including review of reconciliations, cash movements, and portfolio transaction processing
- Experience with Board/Committee governance support, including minute taking and action tracking in regulated environments
- Knowledge of Jersey regulatory environment and corporate governance expectations (e.g., interaction with JFSC as needed)
- Familiarity with fee quotes, budgeting, and cost-to-serve analysis in a client service environment
- Experience improving operational processes through standardization, automation, or workflow redesign
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Private Equity
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
PE titles like analyst or associate qualify, but generalist roles without a direct degree-field link can draw RFEs. Check the O*NET occupation profile for your specific title to confirm the degree requirement before applying.
Target firms with cap-exempt filing history
Some PE firms affiliated with universities or nonprofit research entities qualify as cap-exempt employers. Filing through a cap-exempt sponsor means no lottery, no October 1 start date, and faster USCIS processing throughout the year.
Search LCA filings to find active sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to filter private equity employers by DOL Labor Condition Application filings, so you're only applying to firms with a documented H-1B sponsorship track record rather than guessing from job descriptions.
Align your offer letter timing with cap registration
USCIS H-1B cap registration opens in March for an October 1 start. If your offer comes after registration closes, negotiate a delayed start or ask whether the firm can file for the following cap year without rescinding the offer.
Confirm the firm's prevailing wage tier before signing
PE firms must certify your salary meets DOL prevailing wage levels for your occupation and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your job title and metro area so you know which wage level your compensation falls under before offer negotiation.
Ask directly about premium processing policy
USCIS premium processing cuts adjudication to 15 business days. Many PE firms pay this fee as standard practice, but some don't. Clarify who covers it and whether it's offered during the interview process, not after you've accepted.
H-1B Visa Private Equity: Frequently Asked Questions
Do private equity firms commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Established private equity firms, particularly mid-market and large-cap shops, sponsor H-1B visas regularly for analyst and associate roles. Boutique firms with smaller headcounts sponsor less frequently because each petition involves significant legal and filing costs. Use Migrate Mate to identify firms with active LCA filing history, which is the most reliable proxy for consistent sponsorship.
Does a private equity role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, most PE roles qualify. USCIS defines specialty occupation as a position requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field directly related to the duties. Financial analyst, investment associate, and portfolio operations roles consistently meet this standard. Generalist titles that don't tie duties to a specific degree field carry higher RFE risk and may require supporting documentation from the employer.
Can I switch PE employers on an H-1B without restarting the cap?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you transfer to a new employer once your current petition has been approved and you've been in H-1B status. Your new PE employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can typically start working as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for a new approval.
What happens if I'm not selected in the H-1B lottery while working in PE?
If your employer is affiliated with a qualifying nonprofit or university research entity, they may be able to file through a cap-exempt channel. Otherwise, you'd need to maintain valid status through OPT or another nonimmigrant visa while waiting for the next registration period. Some PE professionals explore O-1A visas as an alternative if they can document extraordinary achievement in finance.
How do I know if a PE firm will cover H-1B filing fees?
Federal law prohibits employers from passing certain mandatory H-1B fees to employees, including the basic USCIS filing fee and the asylum program fee. Premium processing is optional and employers may or may not cover it. Ask explicitly during the offer stage which fees the firm absorbs and whether premium processing is standard practice, since policies vary significantly across firms.