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Security Operations Center Analyst roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the information security professional category. Employers in financial services, defense contracting, healthcare, and managed security service providers file H-1B petitions for this role regularly. Your bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field is the credential USCIS evaluates first.
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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 as a Security Operations Center Analyst
Verify your SOC analyst credentials align with USCIS specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to the SOC analyst role. A cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems degree creates the clearest path. Degrees in unrelated fields can trigger Requests for Evidence even with strong work experience.
Target managed security service providers for higher sponsorship volume
MSSPs and defense contractors file H-1B petitions for SOC analysts at higher rates than general employers because security operations are core to their business. Prioritize these employer types when filtering your job search on Migrate Mate.
Check prevailing wage levels before accepting an offer
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application certifying your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for SOC analyst roles in your target city before negotiations begin.
Confirm your employer's E-Verify enrollment before H-1B filing
USCIS requires that H-1B petitioning employers participate in E-Verify. SOC analyst roles at federal contractors are almost always enrolled, but smaller commercial firms sometimes are not. Ask the recruiter directly before your offer letter is issued.
Document your shift differential and on-call work for LCA compliance
SOC analysts often work rotating shifts or on-call schedules. The Labor Condition Application must reflect your actual worksite and hours. If your role involves multiple client sites, your employer may need to file an amended petition to stay compliant with DOL worksite posting rules.
File H-1B cap registration in March or lose the full fiscal year
H-1B cap registration opens each March for an October 1 start date. If your employer misses the registration window, you cannot begin cap-subject employment until the following October at the earliest. Confirm your employer has engaged legal counsel well before March 1.
H-1B Visa Security Operations Center Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Operations Center Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. SOC analyst roles consistently qualify because they require at least a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the direct relationship between your degree and the specific duties of the role. Positions that list a degree as preferred rather than required can face RFEs, so confirm the job description uses mandatory degree language before your employer files.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for SOC analyst roles?
Financial services firms, defense contractors, healthcare networks, and managed security service providers file H-1B petitions for SOC analysts at notably higher rates than general employers. Federal contractors are particularly active because cleared or security-sensitive environments create sustained demand. You can filter employer results by industry on Migrate Mate to identify which companies have active H-1B filing histories for this role.
Can I work for multiple clients or at rotating sites on an H-1B as a SOC analyst?
You can, but your employer must comply with DOL worksite posting requirements for each location where you perform work. If you move between client sites, your employer may need to file an amended H-1B petition with updated worksite information. SOC analysts placed at client environments by MSSPs or staffing firms are particularly subject to this rule, and non-compliance can create status issues.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect SOC analyst job seekers?
Most SOC analyst roles at private employers are subject to the annual H-1B cap of 85,000 visas, with registration limited to a single window each March. If your registration is not selected, you cannot start cap-subject H-1B employment until the following October. One exception is SOC analyst positions at universities or affiliated nonprofit research organizations, which are cap-exempt and can file at any time of year.
What wage level should I expect on my Labor Condition Application as a SOC analyst?
Your employer certifies a specific wage level on the LCA based on your experience, the local labor market, and the role's complexity. DOL uses four wage levels derived from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. Entry-level analysts typically land at Level I or II, while analysts running threat hunts or leading incident response often qualify for Level III. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up current prevailing wages for your target metro before your offer is finalized.