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Business Development Associate roles in the United States are available to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Finding a host employer willing to work with a designated sponsor organization for J-1 sponsorship takes targeted outreach, but positions exist across industries.
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Get Access To All JobsAbout the Internship:
- Duration of Internship: 12 months
- Title: Business Development Intern
- Location: Remote
- Paid internship working approximately 20-30 hours per week, flexible with school schedule.
Summary
We are looking for a Business Development Intern to join our team! This is a 12-month paid, fully remote, internship where you will provide administrative and prospecting support to the Business Development team, with a primary focus on advisor research, outreach preparation, and appointment scheduling. This role offers hands‑on exposure to advisor recruiting, relationship development, and professional services business growth.
You will work closely with Business Development Directors (BDD) and firm team members, participating in prospecting activities and business development initiatives, while building a strong foundation in financial services. This role is ideal for candidates motivated by networking, mentorship, and long‑term career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with advisor prospecting and list building using approved databases and LinkedIn
- Support outreach preparation, including tracking responses and maintaining prospect notes
- Schedule and confirm appointments for introductory advisor conversations
- Maintain accurate records of activity in tracking tools and spreadsheets
- Conduct basic advisor research (firm affiliation, location, years in practice)
- Help organize follow‑up workflows and ensure timely handoffs to the BDD
- Support special projects related to recruiting campaigns or events as needed
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Marketing, or a related field; Junior or Senior standing preferred (or recent graduate).
- Strong interest in a career in wealth management or financial advising
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Confident making outbound calls with working knowledge of LinkedIn, spreadsheets, and basic CRM or tracking systems
- Detail‑oriented and reliable with follow‑through
- Interest in business development, sales, finance, marketing, or professional services
- Ability to communicate professionally with advisors and internal stakeholders
Salary Range: $20 -$25 per hour
For over 175 years, Penn Mutual has empowered individuals, families and businesses on the journey to achieve their financial goals. Through our partnership with Financial Professionals across the U.S., we help instill the confidence and reliability that comes from a stronger financial future. Penn Mutual and its affiliates offer a comprehensive suite of competitive products and services to meet the unique needs of Financial Professionals and their clients, including life insurance, annuities, wealth management and institutional asset management. To learn more, including current financial strength ratings, visit www.pennmutual.com.
Penn Mutual is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We provide employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and associates, according to applicable laws. This is reflected in our practices for hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment, compensation, selection or training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. All employment-related decisions and practices are free from unlawful discrimination. This includes: race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship age, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership or civil union status, marital status, genetic information, disability, religious observance or practice, liability, veteran status or any other classification protected under applicable law.
About the Internship:
- Duration of Internship: 12 months
- Title: Business Development Intern
- Location: Remote
- Paid internship working approximately 20-30 hours per week, flexible with school schedule.
Summary
We are looking for a Business Development Intern to join our team! This is a 12-month paid, fully remote, internship where you will provide administrative and prospecting support to the Business Development team, with a primary focus on advisor research, outreach preparation, and appointment scheduling. This role offers hands‑on exposure to advisor recruiting, relationship development, and professional services business growth.
You will work closely with Business Development Directors (BDD) and firm team members, participating in prospecting activities and business development initiatives, while building a strong foundation in financial services. This role is ideal for candidates motivated by networking, mentorship, and long‑term career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with advisor prospecting and list building using approved databases and LinkedIn
- Support outreach preparation, including tracking responses and maintaining prospect notes
- Schedule and confirm appointments for introductory advisor conversations
- Maintain accurate records of activity in tracking tools and spreadsheets
- Conduct basic advisor research (firm affiliation, location, years in practice)
- Help organize follow‑up workflows and ensure timely handoffs to the BDD
- Support special projects related to recruiting campaigns or events as needed
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Marketing, or a related field; Junior or Senior standing preferred (or recent graduate).
- Strong interest in a career in wealth management or financial advising
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Confident making outbound calls with working knowledge of LinkedIn, spreadsheets, and basic CRM or tracking systems
- Detail‑oriented and reliable with follow‑through
- Interest in business development, sales, finance, marketing, or professional services
- Ability to communicate professionally with advisors and internal stakeholders
Salary Range: $20 -$25 per hour
For over 175 years, Penn Mutual has empowered individuals, families and businesses on the journey to achieve their financial goals. Through our partnership with Financial Professionals across the U.S., we help instill the confidence and reliability that comes from a stronger financial future. Penn Mutual and its affiliates offer a comprehensive suite of competitive products and services to meet the unique needs of Financial Professionals and their clients, including life insurance, annuities, wealth management and institutional asset management. To learn more, including current financial strength ratings, visit www.pennmutual.com.
Penn Mutual is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We provide employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and associates, according to applicable laws. This is reflected in our practices for hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment, compensation, selection or training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. All employment-related decisions and practices are free from unlawful discrimination. This includes: race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship age, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership or civil union status, marital status, genetic information, disability, religious observance or practice, liability, veteran status or any other classification protected under applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Business Development Associate
Frame your DS-2019 training plan early
Your DS-2019 training plan must specify the business development skills you'll develop, not just your daily tasks. Draft a structured plan with measurable objectives before approaching host employers, so you're not negotiating it under deadline pressure.
Target hosts with international business operations
Business development roles at companies with active cross-border sales or partnerships are easier to justify under J-1 Trainee program goals. Employers already managing international deals understand the documentation requirements a designated sponsor organization will ask for.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category upfront
J-1 Intern status requires current full-time enrollment or graduation within the past 12 months. If you've been working professionally for over a year since graduation, you qualify only as a Trainee, which carries a five-year aggregate limit for your field.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-compatible BD roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter Business Development Associate positions by employers who have a history of hosting international professionals. Targeting hosts already familiar with exchange visitor programs shortens the time between offer and DS-2019 issuance significantly.
Confirm the 2-year home residency requirement applies
Some J-1 Trainee participants are subject to the two-year home residency requirement, particularly if government funding or skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List are involved. Clarify this with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since it affects H-1B eligibility later.
Verify host employer wage compliance with OFLC standards
Your host employer must pay you commensurate with U.S. workers in comparable business development roles. Cross-check the offered compensation against the OFLC Wage Search for your role's occupational code before your designated sponsor submits the DS-2019.
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Find Business Development Associate JobsBusiness Development Associate J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Business Development Associate role?
Current students and recent graduates within 12 months of their degree use the J-1 Intern category. Professionals who graduated more than 12 months ago and have relevant work experience apply under the J-1 Trainee category. Both categories cover business development functions, but the training plan requirements, maximum duration, and eligibility rules differ between them.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa, the employer or a sponsor organization?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, not your hiring employer. The employer acts as the host organization. The designated sponsor reviews your training plan, issues the DS-2019 form, and monitors program compliance throughout your exchange. Your employer cannot issue a DS-2019 on its own unless it holds its own DOS designation.
How do I find Business Development Associate host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers in business development who have experience hosting international professionals through exchange visitor programs. Hosts already familiar with the DS-2019 process and training plan requirements are far more likely to move quickly through the offer and enrollment stages than employers encountering J-1 for the first time.
Is the J-1 Trainee program subject to a cap or lottery for business roles?
No. The J-1 visa has no annual cap and no lottery, which makes it a reliable path for business development professionals who cannot access H-1B slots. You can apply year-round, and your start date depends on your designated sponsor's processing timeline and your host employer's readiness, not on a government quota window.
Can the two-year home residency requirement block my path to an H-1B later?
Yes, if it applies to you. The two-year home residency requirement means you must return to your home country for two years before obtaining an H-1B or permanent residency. It typically applies when your J-1 program was government-funded or your home country lists your occupation on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. Your designated sponsor can confirm whether your specific situation triggers it before you accept an offer.
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