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Banking roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program category, which places you with a U.S. host employer under a structured training plan. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and arranges sponsorship, not the bank itself.
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RedTire is a KU School of Business venture designed to enhance the economic well-being of Kansas and the surrounding states. The program finds the most suitably qualified candidate buyers to match with a successful small- to medium-sized business, preventing the shuttering of the business due to a lack of an owner successor. RedTire assists in successfully transitioning the business to new ownership and relies on University of Kansas (KU) student interns for the financial analysis and valuation modeling phases of the process.
The KU student analyst’s first objective is to provide assistance to the RedTire Director so that quality business and technical consulting assistance to RedTire clients is provided. Secondly, the aim of the role is to also provide an excellent experimental learning opportunity to the KU student. They will work on ‘live real-world’ case scenarios to successfully transition a business from a retiring owner by redefining their retirement to a new, younger owner who will acquire their business. The position works on-site at Capitol Federal Hall and will receive $10.25 per hour during the initial training period. Ideal candidates will continue in the role for multiple semesters and receive increasing wage adjustments for returning semesters, commensurate with performance.
The KU student in this position will receive the benefit of:
* Applying academic valuation techniques to a live company and learning other small business valuation techniques that are not generally taught in the academic accounting or finance classroom.
* Obtaining direct experience and insight into how the deal process works.
* Gaining valuable experience in dealing with project related work.
* Students employed by RedTire could also meet the KU School of Business internship requirements.
Throughout their employment, student employees will maintain and manifest positive actions that align with and support the Code of Conduct for the School of Business.
Job Description
Job duties may include (but are not limited to):
- 35% - Extrapolate raw financial data (from tax returns and company P&L’s) into RedTire models.
- 25% - Perform business valuation analyses using established models and procedures.
- 15% - Help with industry, location, and market research/risk initiatives.
- 15% - Other ad-hoc financial and modeling analysis duties as required.
- 10% - Assist with day-to-day administration of RedTire and help with leads for candidate business (sellers) and buyers for inclusion in the program.
Required Qualifications
- Business undergraduate student with finance or accounting tracks OR MACC or MBA graduate student with finance.
- Completion or concurrent enrollment in “Finance” - FIN 310 or “Honors Finance” - FIN 311.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working experience in a Finance-related field from an external employer internship covering some aspects of working with financial statements and/or valuation methodologies.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Additional Candidate Instructions
Submit the following materials: (1) online application, (2) resume, and (3) cover letter. This is a pool position; therefore, hiring and start dates will be ongoing.
Contact Information to Applicants
Denton Zeeman
dentonz@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
Minimum $10.25/hour
Anticipated Start Date
Monday August 24, 2026
Posting Information
- Posting ID: 33183BR
- Department: Business
- Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
- Reg/Temp: Temporary
- Employee Class: S-Student
Position Overview
RedTire is a KU School of Business venture designed to enhance the economic well-being of Kansas and the surrounding states. The program finds the most suitably qualified candidate buyers to match with a successful small- to medium-sized business, preventing the shuttering of the business due to a lack of an owner successor. RedTire assists in successfully transitioning the business to new ownership and relies on University of Kansas (KU) student interns for the financial analysis and valuation modeling phases of the process.
The KU student analyst’s first objective is to provide assistance to the RedTire Director so that quality business and technical consulting assistance to RedTire clients is provided. Secondly, the aim of the role is to also provide an excellent experimental learning opportunity to the KU student. They will work on ‘live real-world’ case scenarios to successfully transition a business from a retiring owner by redefining their retirement to a new, younger owner who will acquire their business. The position works on-site at Capitol Federal Hall and will receive $10.25 per hour during the initial training period. Ideal candidates will continue in the role for multiple semesters and receive increasing wage adjustments for returning semesters, commensurate with performance.
The KU student in this position will receive the benefit of:
* Applying academic valuation techniques to a live company and learning other small business valuation techniques that are not generally taught in the academic accounting or finance classroom.
* Obtaining direct experience and insight into how the deal process works.
* Gaining valuable experience in dealing with project related work.
* Students employed by RedTire could also meet the KU School of Business internship requirements.
Throughout their employment, student employees will maintain and manifest positive actions that align with and support the Code of Conduct for the School of Business.
Job Description
Job duties may include (but are not limited to):
- 35% - Extrapolate raw financial data (from tax returns and company P&L’s) into RedTire models.
- 25% - Perform business valuation analyses using established models and procedures.
- 15% - Help with industry, location, and market research/risk initiatives.
- 15% - Other ad-hoc financial and modeling analysis duties as required.
- 10% - Assist with day-to-day administration of RedTire and help with leads for candidate business (sellers) and buyers for inclusion in the program.
Required Qualifications
- Business undergraduate student with finance or accounting tracks OR MACC or MBA graduate student with finance.
- Completion or concurrent enrollment in “Finance” - FIN 310 or “Honors Finance” - FIN 311.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working experience in a Finance-related field from an external employer internship covering some aspects of working with financial statements and/or valuation methodologies.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Additional Candidate Instructions
Submit the following materials: (1) online application, (2) resume, and (3) cover letter. This is a pool position; therefore, hiring and start dates will be ongoing.
Contact Information to Applicants
Denton Zeeman
dentonz@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
Minimum $10.25/hour
Anticipated Start Date
Monday August 24, 2026
Posting Information
- Posting ID: 33183BR
- Department: Business
- Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
- Reg/Temp: Temporary
- Employee Class: S-Student
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Banking J-1 Trainee applicants need a degree in finance, economics, or accounting plus at least one year of relevant experience abroad. Gaps between your credential and the proposed training program are the most common reason designated sponsors reject DS-2019 applications.
Target banks with documented exchange visitor history
Search Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. banking employers that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors, so you're approaching organizations already familiar with the DS-2019 process and host-employer obligations under the training plan.
Verify the host employer's E-Verify enrollment early
Most designated sponsors require the host bank to be enrolled in E-Verify before they'll issue a DS-2019. Confirm enrollment status before you accept an offer, not after, because retroactively enrolling can delay your program start by weeks.
Build a training plan that maps to real banking tasks
Your designated sponsor will require a detailed training plan listing specific competencies you'll gain, such as credit analysis, regulatory compliance review, or capital markets operations. Vague objectives like 'learn U.S. banking' are routinely rejected at the DS-2019 stage.
Negotiate the offer before the sponsor submits the DS-2019
Once your designated sponsor submits your DS-2019 to the State Department, the program start date, host employer, and training objectives are locked. Settle compensation, hours, and role scope with the bank before that submission window closes.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule with your sponsor
Banking Trainee programs funded by a foreign government or tied to government-sponsored exchange may trigger the two-year home-country residency requirement. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific funding source activates this requirement before you sign anything.
Banking J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to banking roles?
The J-1 Trainee category fits most banking professionals who have a relevant degree and at least one year of post-degree work experience outside the United States. Current students completing a degree in finance or a related field typically qualify under the J-1 Intern category instead. The correct category determines program length, training plan requirements, and eligibility rules set by the State Department.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for a banking position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the bank where you'll work. The bank is the host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, approves your training plan, and monitors compliance throughout the program. You negotiate your job offer with the bank, but you apply for program placement through the designated sponsor.
How do I find banking employers that are open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Use Migrate Mate to search for U.S. banking employers with a history of hosting international professionals. Many banks are unfamiliar with the host-employer obligations tied to a J-1 training plan, so targeting organizations that have navigated the process before significantly reduces friction during the offer and DS-2019 submission stages.
Can the two-year home residency requirement affect banking J-1 holders?
Yes. If your banking training program is funded by your home-country government or a U.S. government agency, or if your home country has identified banking and finance as a skill in shortage, you may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement after your J-1 ends. This prevents you from changing to most other visa statuses, including H-1B visa or permanent residence, until you fulfill or waive that requirement.
What should a J-1 banking training plan include to satisfy a designated sponsor?
A strong training plan names specific banking competencies you'll develop, the methods used to teach them, and measurable outcomes for each phase. Examples include credit risk assessment procedures, regulatory reporting frameworks, or treasury operations workflows. Sponsors reject plans that describe only general exposure to banking. The plan must also specify supervision structure and confirm the host bank has staff qualified to provide that oversight.