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Senior Asset Manager roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Large institutional investors, REITs, and private equity firms sponsor regularly. No lottery anxiety for cap-exempt employers, but most filings run on the April 1 cycle.
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The Company
Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.
Overview
Cypress Creek Renewables is seeking a Senior Asset Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing designated portfolios of solar/storage assets within CCR's Fleet division. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the long-term value and day-to-day performance of designated operating assets, and is at the intersection of operational, regulatory, financial, commercial, risk management, legal and investor matters in CCR's Fleet. The ideal candidate will come with a passion for clean energy; have growth, value creation and proactive learning mindset; have a finance or engineering background as well as a familiarity with solar/storage. Prior asset management experience in solar or other energy field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Act as the subject matter expert and primary owner of your projects, with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of their operations, maintenance, and revenue performance. Oversee operational performance, identify creative improvement opportunities, and review/approve O&M work orders.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with landowners, regulators, and internal CCR divisions.
- Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations, maintaining the highest standards of operational integrity.
- Work with the corresponding Fund Manager to review financial budgets, waterfall and investor distribution models, and support analyses of financial structures and returns, including tax equity buyouts and refinancings.
- Review and approve ongoing financial transactions to ensure alignment with company goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Monitor and manage assigned fleet KPIs, driving process and system improvements to enhance performance.
- Lead and coordinate the onboarding of placed-in-service assets with construction, O&M, and other CCR teams to ensure seamless integration.
- Continuously refine and scale asset management processes and systems to support the growth of the CCR fleet.
- Lead value creation and organizational transformation initiatives to optimize portfolio performance.
Education & Experience Required
- 8+ years of experience in the solar, renewable energy or energy industry, ideally in asset management.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of energy financing structures and renewable energy operations.
- Highly collaborative team player with a proactive, action-oriented mindset.
- Strong attention to detail, with exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
- Proven experience in professional communication with external stakeholders.
- Skilled in extracting, summarizing, and analyzing large datasets, including information within contracts.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and a familiarity with financial and accounting systems.
- Willingness to travel domestically 10–25% of the time.
Location
CCR's offices in Durham, NC, Asheville, NC, New York City, NY, Chicago, IL or Washington DC, with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office per week.
Compensation: The salary range for the position is $110,000-$170,000 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.
Benefits
- 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
- 401(k) Match
- Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
- Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Phone Bill Reimbursement
- Company Swag
A note to Recruiting Agencies: Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.
Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to HR@ccrenew.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Asset Manager
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation petitions when the degree is in a loosely related field. A finance, economics, or real estate degree maps cleanly. An unrelated degree may require additional documentation showing field-specific coursework or progressive experience.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Nonprofits, university endowments, and government-affiliated investment managers file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. A Senior Asset Manager role at these institutions gives you a year-round start date instead of an October 1 wait.
Search LCA filings through Migrate Mate
Filter DOL Labor Condition Application data by occupation code to see which asset management firms have certified H-1B positions in your target market. Migrate Mate surfaces this employer-level history so you apply where sponsorship is already established.
Request the prevailing wage tier early
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and metro area before negotiations. Employers must certify the offered salary meets at least the Level I wage, and many asset management firms peg offers to Level II or III.
Prepare your professional licensing documentation upfront
Series 7, Series 65, CFA, and CAIA credentials strengthen a specialty occupation argument. Compile license certificates and exam transcripts before offer discussions so your employer's attorney can reference them when preparing the I-129 petition.
Clarify performance bonus treatment with HR before signing
H-1B prevailing wage compliance is calculated on base salary, but USCIS may scrutinize total compensation structures at audit. Confirm with the employer whether bonus components affect the LCA wage attestation before your petition is filed.
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Find Senior Asset Manager JobsSenior Asset Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Asset Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS treats asset management as a specialty occupation because the role requires theoretical and practical application of finance, economics, or a closely related discipline at the bachelor's degree level or higher. Job duties involving portfolio construction, risk analysis, client reporting, and investment strategy analysis consistently support the specialty occupation standard. The O*NET profile for this occupation also confirms the degree requirement.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Senior Asset Managers?
Institutional asset managers, private equity and real estate investment firms, insurance company investment divisions, and bank trust departments sponsor H-1B visas for this role with regularity. University endowments and foundations are worth targeting specifically because many qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, which means they can file year-round without subjecting you to the annual lottery. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filing history for this occupation.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to Senior Asset Manager positions?
Your employer must certify through a Labor Condition Application that your offered salary meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, SOC code, and work location. Senior-level asset management roles often fall into wage Level II or III under the OFLC Wage Search tool, which sets the minimum the employer must attest to. The LCA is filed with DOL before USCIS ever sees your I-129 petition.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new asset management employer mid-visa?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your current petition has been approved and you've been in valid H-1B status, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition and you can start working as soon as USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval. The new employer still files a fresh LCA and I-129, and the prevailing wage requirement applies to the new role and location independently.
Do performance bonuses or carried interest count toward H-1B prevailing wage compliance?
USCIS and DOL focus on the guaranteed, non-contingent base salary when evaluating whether prevailing wage requirements are met on the LCA. Discretionary bonuses and carried interest distributions are generally excluded from the wage calculation. If a significant portion of your compensation is variable, confirm with your employer's immigration counsel that the base salary alone meets the certified LCA wage level before your petition is submitted.
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