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Research Product Manager roles sit at the intersection of user research and product strategy, making them strong candidates for H-1B visa specialty occupation status. Employers filing your H-1B must certify a prevailing wage via a Labor Condition Application before USCIS can approve your petition. Cap-subject registrations open each April for an October 1 start date.
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The Americas Product Manager has an important role on the Research management team, primarily supporting the Equity Research product. The Americas Product Manager works closely with the Americas and Global Directors of Research, as well as the rest of the Research management team, to motivate and develop the analyst teams through professional leadership, performance evaluations, and personnel decisions. The role includes organizing the Americas Research morning meeting, as well as reviewing and driving research content across sectors, with the goal of monetizing and developing Research’s internal and external client franchise. A broad understanding of various market forces is necessary to triangulate impacts across sectors and asset classes. A solid understanding of the industry and direct competitors’ products/services is also necessary to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. AI knowledge/expertise would also benefit the role, long-term.
Responsibilities
- The Product Manager is responsible for managing the equity research product.
- The role will include organizing the Equity Research morning meetings, reviewing and driving research content across sectors, with the goal of monetizing and developing Research’s internal and external client franchise.
- Strategically drive the research product pipeline while ensuring consistency with the other regions as well as global goals.
- Review research and work with Analysts to optimize the commercial relevance of the research product, identifying emergent themes and originating premium reports, sharing best practices, and managing the pre-production of tactical and major reports.
- Lead the Americas Equity Research Oversight Committee, which is responsible for reviewing initiations, ratings and material changes, as well as to conduct periodic reviews to monitor the overall quality of Americas research.
- Analyze product metrics.
- Interact daily with Sales and Trading partners.
- Closely collaborate with Strategists, Economists, and other Macro-related roles.
- Liaise with the Control Group, Supervisory Analysts, and Production team.
- Develop and promote product enhancements.
- Work in close partnership with control functions such as Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk, Audit, and Finance in order to ensure appropriate governance and control infrastructure.
- Build a culture of responsible finance, good governance and supervision, expense discipline and ethics.
- Appropriately assess risk/reward of transactions when making business decisions; and ensure that all team members understand the need to do the same, demonstrating proper consideration for the firm’s reputation.
- Be familiar with and adhere to Citi’s Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services; and ensure that all team members understand the need to do the same.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years of relevant experience (Product Management, Buy-side, Sell-side, Sales & Trading, or Investment Banking).
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and collaborative working style.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter with ability to solve problems independently.
- Ability to execute in a large, matrixed organization.
- Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint and able to work with large data sets.
- Secure and maintain applicable licenses (FINRA Series SIE/63/86/87/24).
- AI knowledge/expertise would also benefit the role, long-term.
Education
- Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred and managerial experience.
JOB FAMILY GROUP
Research
JOB FAMILY
Research Analysis
TIME TYPE
Full time
PRIMARY LOCATION
New York New York United States
PRIMARY LOCATION FULL TIME SALARY RANGE
$170,000.00 - $300,000.00. In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
MOST RELEVANT SKILLS
Please see the requirements listed above.
OTHER RELEVANT SKILLS
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
ANTICIPATED POSTING CLOSE DATE
May 27, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
INTRODUCTION
The Americas Product Manager has an important role on the Research management team, primarily supporting the Equity Research product. The Americas Product Manager works closely with the Americas and Global Directors of Research, as well as the rest of the Research management team, to motivate and develop the analyst teams through professional leadership, performance evaluations, and personnel decisions. The role includes organizing the Americas Research morning meeting, as well as reviewing and driving research content across sectors, with the goal of monetizing and developing Research’s internal and external client franchise. A broad understanding of various market forces is necessary to triangulate impacts across sectors and asset classes. A solid understanding of the industry and direct competitors’ products/services is also necessary to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. AI knowledge/expertise would also benefit the role, long-term.
Responsibilities
- The Product Manager is responsible for managing the equity research product.
- The role will include organizing the Equity Research morning meetings, reviewing and driving research content across sectors, with the goal of monetizing and developing Research’s internal and external client franchise.
- Strategically drive the research product pipeline while ensuring consistency with the other regions as well as global goals.
- Review research and work with Analysts to optimize the commercial relevance of the research product, identifying emergent themes and originating premium reports, sharing best practices, and managing the pre-production of tactical and major reports.
- Lead the Americas Equity Research Oversight Committee, which is responsible for reviewing initiations, ratings and material changes, as well as to conduct periodic reviews to monitor the overall quality of Americas research.
- Analyze product metrics.
- Interact daily with Sales and Trading partners.
- Closely collaborate with Strategists, Economists, and other Macro-related roles.
- Liaise with the Control Group, Supervisory Analysts, and Production team.
- Develop and promote product enhancements.
- Work in close partnership with control functions such as Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk, Audit, and Finance in order to ensure appropriate governance and control infrastructure.
- Build a culture of responsible finance, good governance and supervision, expense discipline and ethics.
- Appropriately assess risk/reward of transactions when making business decisions; and ensure that all team members understand the need to do the same, demonstrating proper consideration for the firm’s reputation.
- Be familiar with and adhere to Citi’s Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services; and ensure that all team members understand the need to do the same.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years of relevant experience (Product Management, Buy-side, Sell-side, Sales & Trading, or Investment Banking).
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and collaborative working style.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter with ability to solve problems independently.
- Ability to execute in a large, matrixed organization.
- Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint and able to work with large data sets.
- Secure and maintain applicable licenses (FINRA Series SIE/63/86/87/24).
- AI knowledge/expertise would also benefit the role, long-term.
Education
- Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred and managerial experience.
JOB FAMILY GROUP
Research
JOB FAMILY
Research Analysis
TIME TYPE
Full time
PRIMARY LOCATION
New York New York United States
PRIMARY LOCATION FULL TIME SALARY RANGE
$170,000.00 - $300,000.00. In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
MOST RELEVANT SKILLS
Please see the requirements listed above.
OTHER RELEVANT SKILLS
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
ANTICIPATED POSTING CLOSE DATE
May 27, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Research Product Manager
Document your specialty occupation evidence early
Research Product Managers sometimes face RFEs because the role spans research and product. Gather job descriptions, org charts, and degree transcripts that tie your specific research methodology expertise to a bachelor's-level field requirement before applying.
Target cap-exempt employers for faster timelines
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B can start any month without waiting for October 1. These employers also frequently hire Research PMs to lead user and market research programs.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by Research Product Manager roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with active H-1B LCA filing history, so you apply to companies already familiar with the sponsorship process rather than educating a first-time sponsor.
Cross-check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III wage for your SOC code and work location. An offer below the prevailing wage means DOL won't certify the LCA, which blocks the entire H-1B filing.
Clarify who owns the O*NET classification internally
Ask HR which SOC code they plan to use on the LCA before the offer letter is signed. Research Product Manager duties can map to multiple O*NET codes, and the wrong classification can mismatch your degree field and trigger a USCIS specialty occupation denial.
Negotiate your start date around the cap-gap window
If you're on OPT when your H-1B is selected, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Structure your offer letter to reflect this so you don't have an unauthorized gap between OPT expiry and your H-1B start date.
H-1B Visa Research Product Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Product Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, but the employer needs to demonstrate the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as human-computer interaction, cognitive science, market research, or a closely related discipline. Roles that accept any degree may face an RFE from USCIS. Your job description should explicitly state the degree requirement and connect research methodology skills to the academic field.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Research Product Managers?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Research Product Manager roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can prioritize companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process. This is more reliable than assuming any company that lists the title is willing to sponsor, since sponsorship willingness varies significantly even among large tech and research-focused employers.
Can a startup sponsor my H-1B for a Research Product Manager position?
Yes, startups can sponsor H-1B visas regardless of size, but USCIS scrutinizes smaller employers more closely on financial ability to pay the prevailing wage and on whether the specialty occupation standard is met. You'll want the offer letter to clearly define your research-specific duties, and the employer should be prepared to provide financial documentation if requested during adjudication.
What happens to my H-1B status if the research program I manage is discontinued?
If your employer terminates your position, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer would need to file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends. Research PM roles can sometimes be reclassified or moved to a different cost center, so confirm with HR whether a departmental change triggers a new LCA requirement.
Does my research-focused master's degree strengthen my H-1B petition as a Research Product Manager?
A graduate degree in a research-relevant field such as behavioral science, UX research, or applied psychology directly supports the specialty occupation argument and can place you at a higher prevailing wage level on the OFLC Wage Search. USCIS looks for a direct connection between the degree field and the job duties, so a research methods-heavy graduate program is more useful than a general MBA for this specific role.