H-1B Visa Quantitative Jobs
Quantitative roles in finance, risk, and data science rank among the most H-1B visa-sponsored positions in the U.S., with consistent LCA filings from banks, hedge funds, and tech firms. Your degree in mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field directly satisfies the specialty occupation requirement USCIS evaluates at petition.
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- Development, validation and management of quantitative solutions into production trading systems.
- Use of mathematics and empirical simulation to perform sensitivity analysis and edge-case detection.
- Design, development and testing of optimization problem specifications.
- Communication of quant/math implementation to non-technical users
Qualifications
- Strong Mathematical Skills
- Technically Proficient
- PhD in Math subject preferred
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $225,000 - $250,000 for Vice President, at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
Role Description
- Development, validation and management of quantitative solutions into production trading systems.
- Use of mathematics and empirical simulation to perform sensitivity analysis and edge-case detection.
- Design, development and testing of optimization problem specifications.
- Communication of quant/math implementation to non-technical users
Qualifications
- Strong Mathematical Skills
- Technically Proficient
- PhD in Math subject preferred
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $225,000 - $250,000 for Vice President, at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Quantitative
Verify your degree maps to the role
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation by checking whether your degree field directly aligns with the quantitative position. A mathematics or statistics degree is strongest. An economics or engineering degree works if the job description references those disciplines explicitly.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Pull the prevailing wage for your exact SOC code and metro area through OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation. Your employer must certify at least the DOL wage level on the LCA, so knowing it protects you from lowball offers framed as sponsorship compromises.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter quantitative roles by verified LCA filing history, so you spend time only on employers who have already cleared the DOL certification step for roles like yours, not ones testing sponsorship for the first time.
Ask about the April lottery window early
H-1B registrations open each March for an October 1 start date. If you're interviewing between May and February, confirm the employer will file in the next cycle. A delayed offer that misses the window means waiting a full additional year.
Distinguish cap-exempt employers from cap-subject ones
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are cap-exempt and can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. Quantitative research roles at these institutions skip the registration process entirely, making them a reliable path if lottery selection is a concern.
Prepare an O*NET-aligned job duties summary
Cross-reference your offer letter's job duties against the O*NET occupation profile for your target title before the petition is filed. Misaligned duty language is a common trigger for USCIS Requests for Evidence on quantitative petitions where the role title alone doesn't signal specialty occupation clearly.
H-1B Visa Quantitative: Frequently Asked Questions
Do quantitative roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B?
Yes. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in mathematics, statistics, financial engineering, or a directly related quantitative field satisfy the USCIS specialty occupation standard. The key is that the degree field must be specifically tied to the role's duties, not just any bachelor's degree. Employers confirm this in the LCA and petition documentation.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for quantitative positions?
Investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds, insurance firms, and large technology companies file LCAs for quantitative roles at high volume and with established internal processes. Government contractors and academic research institutions also sponsor regularly and have the added advantage of cap-exempt status, allowing year-round filings outside the lottery.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for quantitative jobs?
Migrate Mate surfaces quantitative job listings filtered by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify which employers have already sponsored similar roles rather than guessing from company size or reputation. This is more reliable than filtering by industry alone, since LCA data reflects actual sponsorship activity.
Can my employer file outside the H-1B lottery for a quantitative research role?
If the employer qualifies as cap-exempt, yes. Universities, nonprofit research organizations affiliated with universities, and government research entities can file H-1B petitions at any time of year without lottery participation. Quantitative researchers, economists, and data scientists placed at these institutions by third-party employers may also qualify under the affiliated worksite rule.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch from one quantitative role to another at a different employer?
Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your start date. Under portability rules, you can begin working for the new employer once the petition is filed and accepted, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B status is valid and you've been in lawful status for at least 180 days since your most recent approval.