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Finance professionals and students can access U.S. work experience through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Intern or Trainee program category, depending on whether you're currently enrolled or recently graduated. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019, while your host employer provides the structured training environment.
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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 Finance
Build a J-1 compliant training plan early
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan before issuing a DS-2019. For Finance roles, map specific skills like financial modeling, regulatory reporting, or portfolio analysis to each phase of your placement so the sponsor can verify structured learning.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee program eligibility
Intern status requires current enrollment in a degree program abroad. Trainee status applies if you graduated within the past year or have five years of Finance work experience. Applying under the wrong category will disqualify your DS-2019 application.
Target host employers with existing sponsor relationships
Search for Finance roles at organizations already affiliated with a designated J-1 visa sponsor. Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers whose Finance openings are structured for exchange visitors, saving weeks of sponsor outreach.
Check for the two-year home residency requirement
Some J-1 Finance placements, particularly those funded by a government or involving skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, trigger a two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your country and funding source before accepting an offer to avoid future H-1B visa or green card complications.
Verify wage compliance with OFLC Wage Search
Host employers must pay J-1 Trainees and Interns the same wage as similarly employed U.S. workers. Look up the prevailing wage for your Finance role and location using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer to confirm the host is compliant.
Secure your DS-2019 before booking travel
You cannot apply for a J-1 visa stamp at a U.S. consulate until your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019. Finance placements with late training plan submissions routinely delay this form, pushing back start dates and sometimes voiding offers.
Finance J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Finance roles?
Finance positions fall under the Intern category if you're currently enrolled in a degree program outside the U.S., or the Trainee category if you graduated within the past 12 months or have at least five years of professional Finance experience. Both categories require a structured training plan and a DS-2019 issued by a designated sponsor, not your host employer.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Finance placement?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the Finance firm or bank where you'll work. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019, monitor your training plan compliance, and serve as your program sponsor throughout the placement. The host employer provides the work environment but holds no sponsorship authority.
How do I find Finance employers that are set up to host J-1 exchange visitors?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Finance roles at U.S. employers whose positions are structured for J-1 exchange visitors. Many Finance firms have existing relationships with designated sponsors, which shortens the onboarding process significantly. Targeting these employers from the start avoids the common delay of employers unfamiliar with DS-2019 requirements.
Does a J-1 Finance placement carry the two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your country of citizenship, your government's funding of the exchange, and whether your home country lists your Finance specialty on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. If the requirement applies, you must return to your home country for two years before applying for an H-1B, L-1 visa, or immigrant visa. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before signing an offer.
Can a J-1 Finance Trainee switch host employers mid-program?
Changing host employers during a J-1 Trainee program requires your designated sponsor's approval and a revised DS-2019 reflecting the new host and updated training plan. The new employer must meet the same hosting requirements as the original. Switching without sponsor authorization violates program rules and can result in SEVIS termination, ending your authorized stay.