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Research Analyst jobs with H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship are accessible to Singaporean nationals without a lottery. The H-1B1 cap of 5,400 visas rarely fills, and your application goes directly to a U.S. consulate rather than through USCIS, making the path to a U.S. research role faster and more predictable than most work visas.
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The Macro Research team within Global Investment Research focuses on the intersection between economics and financial markets across a wide class of assets including equities, rates, FX, credit, mortgages, and commodities. We are seeking an experienced credit strategist to join the Global Credit Strategy Research team in Salt Lake City. This is a fantastic role for an individual with a passion for the markets, a learning mindset, and desire to help the team produce highly visible thought leadership on the global corporate credit markets (liquid and private).
Key responsibilities include:
- Analyzing and interpreting large amounts of data related to the global corporate credit market (liquid and private)
- Assist the team in publishing timely and topical investment research (content slate includes high-frequency weekly pieces, as well as longer-term ‘deep dives’)
- Playing a key role in our ‘production’ process – regularly updating charts/data for our regular research and client marketing decks
- Supporting internal stakeholders across the firm to deliver superior client service and thought leadership (includes regularly completing bespoke data requests with a sense of commercial urgency, and doing client meetings as appropriate)
- Collaborating with the broader Macro Strategy team (across asset classes) as well as our regional economists
- Where applicable, work with the team help to modernize our vast data infrastructure
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 to 4+ years of experience working in investment strategy research, ideally with some general familiarity with corporate credit markets (IG, HY, loans, private credit)
- Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) or CFA/CAIA is preferable
- Strong quantitative skills and fluency in applied statistics and econometrics
- Excellent English language verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated success in managing multiple priorities and consistently showing accountability/ownership in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, market-based environment
- Ability to internalize the broader objectives of the team and work toward those goals (despite the inevitable obstacles and roadblocks)
- Must have a passion for the markets, a learning mindset, and a positive attitude – no task is too large or too small
- Must have a desire to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment (with colleagues on site and in different cities)
- Experience using Python, SAS, SQL etc. for statistical analysis and data manipulation
- Familiarity with vendor data such as Bloomberg, PitchBook LCD, Dealogic, Haver, Preqin, a plus
We Offer Best-In-Class Benefits
Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.
Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.
Financial Wellness & Retirement
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.
Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.
Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).
Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.
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Opportunity Overview
CORPORATE TITLE
Analyst
OFFICE LOCATION(S)
Salt Lake City
JOB FUNCTION
Research Analyst
DIVISION
Global Investment Research Division
SALARY RANGE
USD 110,000 - 125,000
JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Macro Research team within Global Investment Research focuses on the intersection between economics and financial markets across a wide class of assets including equities, rates, FX, credit, mortgages, and commodities. We are seeking an experienced credit strategist to join the Global Credit Strategy Research team in Salt Lake City. This is a fantastic role for an individual with a passion for the markets, a learning mindset, and desire to help the team produce highly visible thought leadership on the global corporate credit markets (liquid and private).
Key responsibilities include:
- Analyzing and interpreting large amounts of data related to the global corporate credit market (liquid and private)
- Assist the team in publishing timely and topical investment research (content slate includes high-frequency weekly pieces, as well as longer-term ‘deep dives’)
- Playing a key role in our ‘production’ process – regularly updating charts/data for our regular research and client marketing decks
- Supporting internal stakeholders across the firm to deliver superior client service and thought leadership (includes regularly completing bespoke data requests with a sense of commercial urgency, and doing client meetings as appropriate)
- Collaborating with the broader Macro Strategy team (across asset classes) as well as our regional economists
- Where applicable, work with the team help to modernize our vast data infrastructure
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 to 4+ years of experience working in investment strategy research, ideally with some general familiarity with corporate credit markets (IG, HY, loans, private credit)
- Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) or CFA/CAIA is preferable
- Strong quantitative skills and fluency in applied statistics and econometrics
- Excellent English language verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated success in managing multiple priorities and consistently showing accountability/ownership in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, market-based environment
- Ability to internalize the broader objectives of the team and work toward those goals (despite the inevitable obstacles and roadblocks)
- Must have a passion for the markets, a learning mindset, and a positive attitude – no task is too large or too small
- Must have a desire to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment (with colleagues on site and in different cities)
- Experience using Python, SAS, SQL etc. for statistical analysis and data manipulation
- Familiarity with vendor data such as Bloomberg, PitchBook LCD, Dealogic, Haver, Preqin, a plus
We Offer Best-In-Class Benefits
Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.
Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.
Financial Wellness & Retirement
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.
Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.
Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).
Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.
Benefits at Goldman Sachs
Read more about the full suite of class-leading benefits our firm has to offer.
Opportunity Overview
CORPORATE TITLE
Analyst
OFFICE LOCATION(S)
Salt Lake City
JOB FUNCTION
Research Analyst
DIVISION
Global Investment Research Division
SALARY RANGE
USD 110,000 - 125,000
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Research Analyst
Align your degree field to the role
Research Analyst positions require a specialty occupation designation, meaning your bachelor's degree must be in a directly related field like economics, statistics, or a natural science. Mismatches between your degree discipline and the analyst role are the most common H-1B1 visa denial trigger.
Pull the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for Research Analysts in your target metro before your offer conversation so you can confirm the number your employer is required to meet.
Target employers already filing LCAs for analysts
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified Labor Condition Application filings for Research Analyst roles. These companies already understand the H-1B1 Singapore process and won't require you to educate their HR team from scratch.
Clarify employment type before your consulate appointment
H-1B1 Singapore requires a bona fide employer-employee relationship, so contract-to-hire or independent consulting arrangements won't qualify. Confirm with your prospective employer that the offer is for direct, full-time employment before your LCA is filed.
Prepare your O*NET profile printout for the interview
Consular officers sometimes ask how your role meets the specialty occupation standard. Print the O*NET occupation profile for Research Analysts and bring it to your appointment alongside your degree transcripts to document the required educational background.
Request an expedited LCA if your start date is tight
DOL certifies LCAs within seven business days under standard processing. If your employer has a firm start date, ask them to submit the LCA as early as possible since your consulate appointment can't be scheduled until the certified LCA is in hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field such as economics, statistics, finance, or a natural science. Roles where any general business degree is accepted regardless of discipline can face challenges. Your employer's job description should explicitly state the required degree field to support the specialty occupation determination at the consulate.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to the H-1B for Research Analyst positions?
The H-1B visa1 Singapore visa has no lottery and an annual cap of 5,400 that rarely fills, so Singaporean nationals can apply directly at a U.S. consulate without the uncertainty of H-1B registration. The trade-off is that the H-1B1 doesn't allow dual intent, meaning you can't simultaneously pursue a green card while on this status the way some H-1B holders can.
How do I find employers who will sponsor an H-1B1 Singapore visa for a Research Analyst role?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Research Analyst positions filtered by employers with H-1B1 or LCA filing history. Employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for analyst roles are already familiar with the process and far less likely to withdraw sponsorship because of unfamiliarity with the H-1B1 Singapore pathway.
Can I switch employers while on an H-1B1 Singapore visa as a Research Analyst?
Yes, but unlike H-1B portability, you can't begin working for a new employer while a transfer petition is pending. Your new employer must complete a fresh LCA filing and you'll typically need a new consulate appointment. Plan for a gap between roles and confirm with your new employer that they'll initiate the process before you resign from your current position.
Does my Singaporean three-year bachelor's degree satisfy the H-1B1 specialty occupation requirement?
Generally yes. U.S. consular officers and USCIS guidance recognize that Singaporean three-year honours degrees are equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree for immigration purposes. Bring official transcripts and, if possible, a credential evaluation from a recognized service to your consulate appointment to preempt any questions about degree equivalency.
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