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H-1B visa jobs as a Private Equity Associate typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Sponsoring firms file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, granting status for up to three years with extensions to six.
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A leader within the Private Equity and Real Assets Fund Services business unit of the State Street Alternative Investment Services Group. We are a team of dedicated accounting professionals who are passionate about delivering financial reporting and day-to-day accounting and administrative support to premier real estate fund clients. Join this growing team that is passionate about building innovative solutions to revolutionize how State Street services our customers.
As a Senior Associate you will be responsible for the preparation, analysis and reporting of investment and fund performance data for global real estate funds and affiliated entities.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of International Fund Services (IFS), acquired by State Street in July 2002. IFS, also known as Alternative Investment Solutions, is a recognized industry-leading provider of fund accounting, fund administration and risk services to hedge funds and private equity funds. 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 alternative investment industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
What you will be responsible for
- Maintaining the general ledger for various fund entities
- Preparing supporting work papers for financial statements, portfolio schedules and capital account allocations
- Preparing financial statements and footnote disclosures
- Analytical review of monthly/quarterly investment and fund performance data
- Reviewing and/or preparing of capital calls, distributions and bank reconciliations
- Preparing management, annual and incentive fee calculations
- Preparing various client correspondences
- Calculating waterfalls and capital account allocations
- Special projects as requested.
What we value
- Ensuring compliance with legal documents
- Maintaining working relationship with all client contacts, auditors, tax, lawyers and banking personnel
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Fund accounting or Public Accounting experience.
- CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification.
- Experience leading verbal and written communications at senior levels with internal and external clients.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task and to work efficiently to meet client deliverables.
Onsite Requirement
May be required to work onsite at a State Street location twice or thrice a week, if located within a commutable distance.
About State Street
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Salary Range:
$52,000 - $94,120 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.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Who we are looking for
A leader within the Private Equity and Real Assets Fund Services business unit of the State Street Alternative Investment Services Group. We are a team of dedicated accounting professionals who are passionate about delivering financial reporting and day-to-day accounting and administrative support to premier real estate fund clients. Join this growing team that is passionate about building innovative solutions to revolutionize how State Street services our customers.
As a Senior Associate you will be responsible for the preparation, analysis and reporting of investment and fund performance data for global real estate funds and affiliated entities.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of International Fund Services (IFS), acquired by State Street in July 2002. IFS, also known as Alternative Investment Solutions, is a recognized industry-leading provider of fund accounting, fund administration and risk services to hedge funds and private equity funds. 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 alternative investment industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
What you will be responsible for
- Maintaining the general ledger for various fund entities
- Preparing supporting work papers for financial statements, portfolio schedules and capital account allocations
- Preparing financial statements and footnote disclosures
- Analytical review of monthly/quarterly investment and fund performance data
- Reviewing and/or preparing of capital calls, distributions and bank reconciliations
- Preparing management, annual and incentive fee calculations
- Preparing various client correspondences
- Calculating waterfalls and capital account allocations
- Special projects as requested.
What we value
- Ensuring compliance with legal documents
- Maintaining working relationship with all client contacts, auditors, tax, lawyers and banking personnel
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Fund accounting or Public Accounting experience.
- CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification.
- Experience leading verbal and written communications at senior levels with internal and external clients.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task and to work efficiently to meet client deliverables.
Onsite Requirement
May be required to work onsite at a State Street location twice or thrice a week, if located within a commutable distance.
About State Street
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Salary Range:
$52,000 - $94,120 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.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Private Equity Associate
Align your degree to PE duties
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to private equity work. Frame your finance, economics, or accounting degree against deal sourcing, financial modeling, and portfolio analysis duties in every application document you prepare.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Run your target city and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing level, so knowing the threshold prevents an offer that collapses at the LCA stage.
Target PE firms with consistent H-1B filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify private equity employers with verified H-1B visa LCA filing history by role and location. Firms that have sponsored analysts or associates before understand the LCA timeline and are far less likely to withdraw offers mid-process.
Get a separate LCA for each office location
If your firm operates across multiple cities and rotates associates between offices, each worksite requires its own certified LCA. Confirm with HR that worksite coverage is filed before you begin work at any location not listed on your original petition.
Use premium processing for time-sensitive deal cycles
PE deal timelines don't align with standard USCIS adjudication windows. Ask your employer to file with premium processing so your I-129 petition gets a decision within the USCIS-defined expedited window, keeping your start date predictable during active transaction periods.
Document carried interest and bonus structures carefully
Variable compensation common in PE, including carried interest, can complicate the prevailing wage certification if not properly classified. Work with your employer's immigration counsel to ensure the LCA wage reflects your base salary accurately and meets DOL requirements.
H-1B Visa Private Equity Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Private Equity Associate role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Private Equity Associate roles typically qualify as specialty occupations. The position requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a closely related field, and the core duties, including financial modeling, due diligence, and portfolio valuation, directly correspond to that degree-level knowledge. USCIS expects the job description to reflect these analytical requirements consistently.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Private Equity Associates?
Established private equity firms, infrastructure funds, growth equity platforms, and the alternative asset management divisions of large financial institutions are the most consistent sponsors. Smaller emerging managers occasionally sponsor but tend to have less established immigration infrastructure. Browse Migrate Mate to find PE employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history filtered by city and role type.
How does the H-1B LCA process work for a Private Equity Associate position?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting your I-129 petition to USCIS. The LCA certifies that your wage meets the prevailing level for your SOC code and worksite location, that working conditions won't adversely affect other employees, and that there's no applicable labor dispute. DOL targets a seven-business-day certification window, though timelines can vary.
Can my employer sponsor my H-1B if I work across multiple office locations?
Yes, but each worksite requires its own certified LCA. If your role involves working from offices in different metropolitan areas, your employer must file separate LCAs for each location before you begin work there. A single LCA covering only your primary office doesn't authorize work at unlisted sites, even temporarily.
How long does H-1B status last for a Private Equity Associate, and what happens after six years?
H-1B status is granted for up to three years initially and can be extended to a six-year maximum. After six years, continued status requires an approved immigrant petition, such as an EB-1 or EB-2 with a current priority date, or other qualifying milestones under AC21 that allow extensions beyond the standard cap. Your employer's immigration counsel can assess your green card eligibility timeline well before year six.