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Security Operations Center roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field. SOC analysts, threat hunters, and incident responders are among the most actively sponsored roles in cybersecurity, with demand concentrated in defense contractors, financial institutions, and managed security service providers.
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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 in Security Operations Center
Verify your SOC role qualifies
Pull the O*NET profile for Information Security Analysts and confirm your job duties align with the specialty occupation definition. USCIS scrutinizes SOC roles where the posting says a degree is preferred rather than required, which can trigger an RFE.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter SOC and cybersecurity roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications, so you're applying to companies with a documented H-1B sponsorship track record rather than guessing from job descriptions.
Check E-Verify enrollment before applying
Federal contractors and STEM OPT employers must be E-Verify enrolled. SOC roles at defense contractors and government subcontractors are common, and E-Verify enrollment is a prerequisite you can confirm before investing time in the application process.
Align your credentials to prevailing wage tiers
Run your SOC job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating an offer. Employers file the LCA at a specific wage level, and a mismatch between your offer and the certified wage is a common reason H-1B petitions face delays.
Request premium processing for time-sensitive starts
SOC teams often need analysts onboarded quickly after incidents or contract awards. Ask your employer early whether they'll file USCIS premium processing, which targets a 15-business-day adjudication and avoids months of uncertainty on both sides.
Document clearance eligibility separately from visa status
Many SOC roles at defense and government contractors require security clearances that are only available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Confirm the clearance requirement before the offer stage to avoid pursuing roles you can't legally accept on H-1B status.
H-1B Visa Security Operations Center: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Security Operations Center jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, SOC analyst and related roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or a closely related field. The key requirement is that the degree must be a genuine prerequisite for the role, not just a preference. Employers confirm this through the Labor Condition Application they file with DOL before submitting the H-1B petition to USCIS.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for SOC roles?
Financial services firms, managed security service providers, healthcare networks, and large technology companies are among the most active H-1B sponsors for SOC positions. Defense contractors also hire SOC analysts in volume, though many of those roles require security clearances unavailable to H-1B holders. You can browse SOC roles filtered by sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to see which sectors are actively filing LCAs for these positions.
Can my employer sponsor me for H-1B if I'm currently on OPT doing SOC work?
Yes. If your employer filed an H-1B petition on your behalf during the registration window and you were selected, you can transition from OPT to H-1B status on October 1. If your OPT expires before October 1, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically, provided the petition was filed before your OPT end date. USCIS issues cap-gap guidance each cycle confirming these terms.
What happens to my H-1B if I'm laid off from a SOC position?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, file for a change of status to another visa category, or depart the U.S. During this window, you aren't authorized to work. A new employer must file a transfer petition before you begin work. USCIS allows H-1B portability, meaning you can start with the new employer once the petition is filed, not after approval.
Does a security clearance requirement affect my H-1B eligibility for SOC roles?
The H-1B visa itself doesn't restrict you from applying to cleared roles, but most federal security clearances at the Secret level and above require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, making those positions off-limits on H-1B status. Roles at commercial SOC teams without a clearance requirement are generally accessible. Confirming the clearance requirement before the offer stage prevents wasted interviews and avoids complications in the filing process.