J-1 Visa Equipment Finance Sales Jobs
Equipment Finance Sales roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors under the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and arranges sponsorship, while the hiring company serves as your host employer.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Equipment Finance Sales
Align your CV to specialty occupation standards
Reframe your equipment finance experience around measurable outcomes: deal volume, portfolio management, and client acquisition. U.S. host employers in commercial lending evaluate candidates against industry-specific benchmarks, so generic sales credentials won't stand out in a competitive applicant pool.
Confirm your J-1 category before applying
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, you qualify under the Intern category. If you've graduated within the past year and hold relevant experience in asset-based lending or equipment leasing, you fall under the Trainee category, which carries different DS-2019 documentation requirements.
Use Migrate Mate to identify host employers
Search Migrate Mate to find U.S. companies actively hosting exchange visitors in finance and sales roles. Filtering by industry and location lets you prioritize equipment finance firms that have an established pattern of working with designated J-1 sponsor organizations.
Verify the training plan reflects actual deal-flow duties
Your designated sponsor will require a Form DS-7002 training plan. Push the host employer to document client prospecting, credit analysis involvement, and loan structuring activities specifically. Vague plans citing only 'sales support' create compliance risk and weaken your program approval.
Check whether the role triggers home residency requirements
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home residency requirement after their program ends. Government funding and home-country skills shortages are common triggers. Confirm your status early, because this requirement affects your ability to change to other U.S. visa categories afterward.
Research host employer wage compliance before accepting an offer
J-1 Trainees must receive compensation commensurate with similarly situated U.S. workers. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up prevailing wages for financial sales roles in your target metro area before evaluating any offer from a prospective host employer.
Equipment Finance Sales J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Equipment Finance Sales roles?
Most Equipment Finance Sales candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee category, which is designed for foreign nationals who have a degree or professional certificate and at least one year of experience outside the United States. Current students completing a degree may qualify under the Intern category instead. The distinction matters because each category carries different maximum program durations and DS-2019 documentation requirements.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a finance sales role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the hiring company. That designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, monitors your program compliance, and signs your training plan. The equipment finance firm where you work is your host employer, and it partners with the designated sponsor to facilitate your exchange visitor status.
How do I find U.S. equipment finance companies that host J-1 exchange visitors?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers in the equipment leasing and commercial lending space that are open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors. Not every finance employer has a relationship with a designated sponsor, so narrowing your search to employers with an established record of hosting exchange visitors saves significant time during your outreach and offer negotiation stages.
Can I work on commission as a J-1 Trainee in an Equipment Finance Sales role?
Commission-based compensation is permissible, but your total pay must meet the prevailing wage for the role in your geographic area. Your designated sponsor will verify that your compensation structure complies with J-1 program rules before issuing the DS-2019. Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark the going rate for financial sales positions in your target city before finalizing any offer.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to J-1 Trainees in finance?
It depends on your personal circumstances, not the role category itself. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your program is funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your home country has designated your field as a skills-shortage area. Confirm your status directly with your designated sponsor before accepting a host employer offer, because this requirement restricts future H-1B visa or green card applications until it is fulfilled or waived.