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Consultant roles in the U.S. are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist program sponsorship, depending on your career stage and field. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the consulting firm or agency serves as your host employer. No lottery, no annual cap.
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REMOTE
MBA Graduation Date should be Spring/Summer 2027.
Participants in the MBA Finance Leadership Development Program (LDP) join Ryder as Financial Consultants and are given significant responsibility to impact both business and financial decisions.
What can you expect from the MBA Finance LDP? You’ll be matched to an area within our Finance Team based on your experience, career interests, and management priorities. Our goal is to place you into a team where you’ll feel engaged and excited about your projects and interact with seasoned professionals who can help expand your management and leadership skills.
We are seeking MBA graduates with an interest in:
- Strategy and competitive intelligence
- Financial planning and analysis
- Operations finance
- Treasury/capital markets
- Other financial areas such as: pricing, acquisitions and asset management
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in finance or a related concentration
- Three (3) years or more of work experience in a finance related role
- Personal initiative and the ability to present and effectively interact with multiple levels of management and customers
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to multi-task/support several projects concurrently
- Advanced level MS Excel skills
- Working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint
MBA Graduation Date should be Spring/Summer 2027
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will vary, depending on the assignment. Some representative activities are shown below:
- Support Ryder's business development and operations in costing and pricing activities, which includes gathering cost data for development of costing analysis, analysis of alternative pricing and billing strategies, risk-return evaluation, contract review, analysis, and negotiation
- Provide financial support and advice to operations management on ways to maximize financial performance of accounts and establish appropriate controls
- Prepare various internal financial reports for executive management
- Perform monthly analysis of financial statements including, balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements to identify key trends, material variances, etc.
- Contribute to the one and three-year strategic planning processes, capital budgeting and other projects such as evaluation of capital investments including acquisitions, technology and leases
- Support the Treasury department with capital market analysis to manage a $6 billion debt portfolio, $2.5 billion investment portfolio and 20 large global bank relationships.
- Conduct analysis of current and potential new markets, competitors and disruptive trends/technologies and present findings to Executive Leadership
Job Category: Financial Analysis
OUR CULTURE & COMMITMENT
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Pay Type:
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
$100,000.00
Maximum Pay Range:
$110,000.00
BENEFITS INFORMATION
For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
For more information about benefits, click here to download the comprehensive benefits summary.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Important Note:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.
Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here.
INTRODUCTION
REMOTE
MBA Graduation Date should be Spring/Summer 2027.
Participants in the MBA Finance Leadership Development Program (LDP) join Ryder as Financial Consultants and are given significant responsibility to impact both business and financial decisions.
What can you expect from the MBA Finance LDP? You’ll be matched to an area within our Finance Team based on your experience, career interests, and management priorities. Our goal is to place you into a team where you’ll feel engaged and excited about your projects and interact with seasoned professionals who can help expand your management and leadership skills.
We are seeking MBA graduates with an interest in:
- Strategy and competitive intelligence
- Financial planning and analysis
- Operations finance
- Treasury/capital markets
- Other financial areas such as: pricing, acquisitions and asset management
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in finance or a related concentration
- Three (3) years or more of work experience in a finance related role
- Personal initiative and the ability to present and effectively interact with multiple levels of management and customers
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to multi-task/support several projects concurrently
- Advanced level MS Excel skills
- Working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint
MBA Graduation Date should be Spring/Summer 2027
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will vary, depending on the assignment. Some representative activities are shown below:
- Support Ryder's business development and operations in costing and pricing activities, which includes gathering cost data for development of costing analysis, analysis of alternative pricing and billing strategies, risk-return evaluation, contract review, analysis, and negotiation
- Provide financial support and advice to operations management on ways to maximize financial performance of accounts and establish appropriate controls
- Prepare various internal financial reports for executive management
- Perform monthly analysis of financial statements including, balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements to identify key trends, material variances, etc.
- Contribute to the one and three-year strategic planning processes, capital budgeting and other projects such as evaluation of capital investments including acquisitions, technology and leases
- Support the Treasury department with capital market analysis to manage a $6 billion debt portfolio, $2.5 billion investment portfolio and 20 large global bank relationships.
- Conduct analysis of current and potential new markets, competitors and disruptive trends/technologies and present findings to Executive Leadership
Job Category: Financial Analysis
OUR CULTURE & COMMITMENT
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Pay Type:
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
$100,000.00
Maximum Pay Range:
$110,000.00
BENEFITS INFORMATION
For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
For more information about benefits, click here to download the comprehensive benefits summary.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Important Note:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.
Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Consultant
Document your consulting specialty before applying
Your DS-2019 training plan must map directly to a defined consulting discipline, whether management, IT, or financial consulting. Gather performance reviews, project summaries, and credentials that establish your specialization before approaching host employers or designated sponsors.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist eligibility early
Trainee category applies if you have a degree plus one year of experience or five years of experience without a degree. Specialist requires expertise in a field with internationally recognized standards. Misidentifying your category delays DS-2019 issuance and can derail an offer.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned consulting roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter consulting positions at host employers with J-1 sponsorship history. Targeting firms that have hosted exchange visitors before significantly shortens the coordination time between offer acceptance and DS-2019 issuance.
Ask host employers about their designated sponsor relationship
Consulting firms rarely hold designated sponsor status themselves. Before accepting an offer, confirm whether the employer has an existing relationship with an organization like Cultural Vistas or AIPT, or whether you'll need to arrange your own sponsor.
Verify your role clears the 2-year home residency requirement
If your consulting specialty is government-funded or your home country has a skills shortage agreement with the U.S., you may face a two-year home residency requirement after your J-1 ends. Confirm your status with the designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Align your training plan to O*NET occupation standards
Designated sponsors cross-reference your DS-2019 training plan against recognized occupation definitions. Pull the O*NET profile for your consulting specialty and ensure your planned activities match the listed tasks and knowledge requirements to avoid training plan rejection.
Consultant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Consultant role?
Most consulting roles fall under the Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies to recent graduates or early-career professionals gaining structured work experience in a recognized field like management or IT consulting. Specialist applies to established consultants with internationally recognized expertise. Your career stage and credentials, not the job title alone, determine which category a designated sponsor will approve.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Consultant?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your consulting employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or InterExchange issue the DS-2019 form that authorizes your exchange visitor status. The consulting firm or agency is your host employer. If the host has no existing sponsor relationship, you'll need to establish one before your start date.
How do I find consulting host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Search Migrate Mate to identify consulting firms and agencies that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Prior hosting experience matters because the employer already understands the DS-2019 process, training plan requirements, and designated sponsor coordination, which reduces delays between your offer and your program start date.
Can I switch consulting clients or projects while on J-1 status?
Switching projects within the same host employer is generally permissible if the work stays within your approved training plan objectives. Moving to a different host employer requires a new DS-2019 from your designated sponsor and potentially a new training plan. Your program category, Trainee or Specialist, governs how much flexibility your sponsor can authorize mid-program.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement affect Consultant J-1 holders?
It can, depending on your nationality and funding source. If your home government funded your exchange program, or your field appears on your country's skills shortage list, USCIS may impose a two-year home residency requirement before you can change to H-1B visa or another work status. Confirm your exposure with your designated sponsor before signing a consulting offer.