H-1B1 Chile Visa Research Associate Jobs
Research Associate jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship are open to Chilean nationals without a lottery or USCIS petition. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and your application goes directly to the U.S. consulate. Employers in academic research, biotech, and policy institutes regularly sponsor this role.
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Are you intellectually curious, highly communicative, an efficient writer, and good at building relationships, triangulating data, and solving puzzles? You have found the right team!
One of the world’s most highly respected advisory franchises, J.P. Morgan’s fundamental and quantitative research provides thoughtful and differentiated analyses on sectors and companies and actionable ideas and thematic insights that empower our clients to make well-informed investment and strategic decisions.
Job Description:
As an Associate in Equity Research covering Specialty & Consumer Finance sector, you will become an industry expert, helping to conduct and facilitate industry analysis and company-specific coverage. This involves core research ranging from dissecting earnings releases and regulatory filings to assessing relevant news events, modeling financial statements and industry dynamics, performing detailed valuation work, writing research notes and sector pieces, and speaking to internal and external clients and management teams about the stocks and sector. You will work with our partners in both Sales and Trading to provide comprehensive client coverage, including fulfilling client requests for market updates and market intelligence. Research is fast-paced, demanding and intellectually stimulating. We look for candidates who possess strong accounting, finance, quantitative and business writing and communication skills, as well as modelling, forecasting, and valuation experience.
Job Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain Excel-based models to forecast company financials and project industry dynamics
- Perform detailed valuation work to support stock recommendations
- Analyze complex data sets, news releases, regulatory filings, and industry events to shape your view of the industry and companies under coverage
- Write research notes on covered companies and sector reports and prepare presentations
- Build relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external clients, industry experts, and management teams
- Fulfill client requests in a timely and thorough manner
- Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and seek to generate ideas for differentiated research product
Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:
- FINRA licenses Series 86 and Series 87
- Two to three years of experience in equity research and/or investment banking
- Strong accounting, finance, quantitative and business communication skills, as well as modelling, forecasting, and valuation experience
- Advanced level of proficiency in Excel
- Ability to multi-task and collaborate within a team environment as well as work independently
- High level of organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proven ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Passion for the markets and interest in the Specialty & Consumer Finance sector.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:
- CFA charterholder or progress towards CFA
- Some coding capabilities – e.g., VBA, Python
About us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
ABOUT THE TEAM
J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
INTRODUCTION
Are you intellectually curious, highly communicative, an efficient writer, and good at building relationships, triangulating data, and solving puzzles? You have found the right team!
One of the world’s most highly respected advisory franchises, J.P. Morgan’s fundamental and quantitative research provides thoughtful and differentiated analyses on sectors and companies and actionable ideas and thematic insights that empower our clients to make well-informed investment and strategic decisions.
Job Description:
As an Associate in Equity Research covering Specialty & Consumer Finance sector, you will become an industry expert, helping to conduct and facilitate industry analysis and company-specific coverage. This involves core research ranging from dissecting earnings releases and regulatory filings to assessing relevant news events, modeling financial statements and industry dynamics, performing detailed valuation work, writing research notes and sector pieces, and speaking to internal and external clients and management teams about the stocks and sector. You will work with our partners in both Sales and Trading to provide comprehensive client coverage, including fulfilling client requests for market updates and market intelligence. Research is fast-paced, demanding and intellectually stimulating. We look for candidates who possess strong accounting, finance, quantitative and business writing and communication skills, as well as modelling, forecasting, and valuation experience.
Job Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain Excel-based models to forecast company financials and project industry dynamics
- Perform detailed valuation work to support stock recommendations
- Analyze complex data sets, news releases, regulatory filings, and industry events to shape your view of the industry and companies under coverage
- Write research notes on covered companies and sector reports and prepare presentations
- Build relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external clients, industry experts, and management teams
- Fulfill client requests in a timely and thorough manner
- Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and seek to generate ideas for differentiated research product
Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:
- FINRA licenses Series 86 and Series 87
- Two to three years of experience in equity research and/or investment banking
- Strong accounting, finance, quantitative and business communication skills, as well as modelling, forecasting, and valuation experience
- Advanced level of proficiency in Excel
- Ability to multi-task and collaborate within a team environment as well as work independently
- High level of organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proven ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Passion for the markets and interest in the Specialty & Consumer Finance sector.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:
- CFA charterholder or progress towards CFA
- Some coding capabilities – e.g., VBA, Python
About us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
ABOUT THE TEAM
J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Research Associate
Verify your degree field matches the role
The H-1B1 Chile visa requires a specialty occupation tied to a specific field of study. A research associate position must connect directly to your degree, so confirm that alignment before applying to avoid a consular denial.
Search OFLC LCA filings for research sponsors
Pull the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data and filter by SOC code 19-4000 series to find employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for research associate roles under H-1B1 visa.
Find H-1B1 Chile employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history, so you can target research employers who have actually sponsored Chilean nationals rather than guessing from a general job board.
Ask employers about in-house LCA filing capacity
Many academic labs and smaller biotech firms have filed H-1B visa petitions but have no experience with H-1B1 Chile. Confirm that your prospective employer's HR or legal team can file the LCA with DOL and support a consular application before you accept an offer.
Secure a certified LCA before your consulate appointment
Unlike the H-1B, there is no USCIS I-129 petition for H-1B1 Chile. Your employer must obtain a DOL-certified LCA, and you bring that certification directly to your visa interview. Without it, the consular officer cannot issue the visa.
Check O*NET to document specialty occupation standing
Consular officers evaluate whether your research associate role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Use O*NET to pull the official occupation profile and required education level for your specific research domain to support that determination at the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do research associate jobs qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Most research associate positions qualify when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related scientific, technical, or analytical field. The key is that your specific degree must be the normal minimum for entry into the position, not just preferred. Generic research roles that accept any bachelor's degree can face scrutiny at the consulate, so your employer's job description should specify the required discipline.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from H-1B for research associate roles?
The H-1B1 Chile visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely and processes through consular interview rather than a USCIS petition. There is a dedicated annual cap of 1,400 visas for Chilean nationals that has never been exhausted. The trade-off is that H-1B1 does not inherently allow dual intent, so your nonimmigrant intent matters more during the consulate interview for a research role that could otherwise lead to an immigrant visa pathway.
How do I find research employers who will sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces job listings tied to verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history, so you can identify universities, biotech firms, and policy institutes that have already navigated the DOL certification process for Chilean nationals in research roles, rather than approaching employers who are unfamiliar with the visa category.
Can my H-1B1 Chile status be renewed if my research contract extends?
Yes, H-1B1 Chile status is issued in one-year increments and can be renewed indefinitely as long as you maintain qualifying employment in a specialty occupation. Your employer files a new LCA with DOL for each renewal period, and you return to the consulate for a new visa stamp before or after each expiration, depending on whether you remain in valid status inside the U.S.
Does my employer need prior H-1B1 Chile experience to sponsor me as a research associate?
No prior experience is required, but your employer must be willing and able to file a Labor Condition Application through the DOL's FLAG system and support your consular appointment with certified documentation. Many academic research institutions sponsor international researchers regularly and can add H-1B1 Chile to their existing process. Smaller labs may need external immigration counsel to handle the LCA filing correctly.
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