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Financial Analyst roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 form, while your U.S. employer serves as the host organization coordinating your structured training program.
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At Skillsoft, we believe skills fuel growth. Our mission is to empower every organization and every learner to turn constant change into continuous growth. As part of the team, your skills will help organizations understand what skills they have, what they need next, and how to apply them in ways that drive real performance and progress.
ABOUT THE JOB
Skillsoft is seeking a motivated Financial Analyst Intern to join our finance team Part Time (20 Hours/week) for 6-8 weeks this summer! In this role, you will have the opportunity to help us turn data into actionable insights. You’ll work closely with our senior analysts to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, gaining hands-on experience in how a corporate finance department operates.
Responsibilities
- Data Analysis: Assist in gathering and cleaning financial data from various internal systems
- Reporting: Help prepare monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc financial reports for management
- Market Research: Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and economic conditions to support strategic planning
- Ad Hoc Projects: Support the finance team with special projects, including process automation and financial modeling
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 0-2 years of Finance experience while currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, with hands on Microsoft Excel experience creating VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables and familiarity with tools like Tableau, Power BI, or SQL is a plus
- Analytical Mindset: A natural curiosity for "the story behind the numbers" and strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex data in a simple, clear manner
- Team Player: A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
- East Coast US Timezone
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Mentorship from experienced finance professionals
- Exposure to real-world financial decision-making
COMPENSATION
- Target hourly compensation for this job requisition is anticipated to be approximately $17-20.
- The company may modify salaries, salary ranges and/or Pay Plans from time to time as it deems necessary.
Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL) is a global leader in AI-native skills management for the human + AI era. By unifying learning, real-time skills intelligence, and workforce insights, Skillsoft helps enterprises build their Skillforce™ — humans and AI working together to drive measurable business outcomes. Through personalized, interactive learning across leadership, technology, and compliance, Skillsoft enables organizations to close critical skill gaps and accelerate transformation. Skillsoft is trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, including 60% of the Fortune 1000, and supports a global community of more than 105 million learners.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply!
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Skillsoft does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Skillsoft employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Skillsoft Employment Agency Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
Skillsoft is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
INTRODUCTION
At Skillsoft, we believe skills fuel growth. Our mission is to empower every organization and every learner to turn constant change into continuous growth. As part of the team, your skills will help organizations understand what skills they have, what they need next, and how to apply them in ways that drive real performance and progress.
ABOUT THE JOB
Skillsoft is seeking a motivated Financial Analyst Intern to join our finance team Part Time (20 Hours/week) for 6-8 weeks this summer! In this role, you will have the opportunity to help us turn data into actionable insights. You’ll work closely with our senior analysts to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, gaining hands-on experience in how a corporate finance department operates.
Responsibilities
- Data Analysis: Assist in gathering and cleaning financial data from various internal systems
- Reporting: Help prepare monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc financial reports for management
- Market Research: Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and economic conditions to support strategic planning
- Ad Hoc Projects: Support the finance team with special projects, including process automation and financial modeling
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 0-2 years of Finance experience while currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, with hands on Microsoft Excel experience creating VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables and familiarity with tools like Tableau, Power BI, or SQL is a plus
- Analytical Mindset: A natural curiosity for "the story behind the numbers" and strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex data in a simple, clear manner
- Team Player: A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
- East Coast US Timezone
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Mentorship from experienced finance professionals
- Exposure to real-world financial decision-making
COMPENSATION
- Target hourly compensation for this job requisition is anticipated to be approximately $17-20.
- The company may modify salaries, salary ranges and/or Pay Plans from time to time as it deems necessary.
Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL) is a global leader in AI-native skills management for the human + AI era. By unifying learning, real-time skills intelligence, and workforce insights, Skillsoft helps enterprises build their Skillforce™ — humans and AI working together to drive measurable business outcomes. Through personalized, interactive learning across leadership, technology, and compliance, Skillsoft enables organizations to close critical skill gaps and accelerate transformation. Skillsoft is trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, including 60% of the Fortune 1000, and supports a global community of more than 105 million learners.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply!
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Skillsoft does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Skillsoft employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Skillsoft Employment Agency Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
Skillsoft is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Financial Analyst
Build a structured training plan first
J-1 visa Trainee sponsors require a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan before issuing your DS-2019. Draft a document outlining your financial analysis objectives, rotation schedule, and measurable learning outcomes tied to your existing credentials.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the J-1 Intern category applies. If you've graduated within the past 12 months or have relevant work experience, J-1 Trainee is the correct category. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance.
Target host employers with existing sponsor relationships
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. financial firms and corporate finance teams that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Hosts with prior experience understand training plan requirements and coordinate more smoothly with designated sponsor organizations.
Verify your host employer's wage compliance before accepting
J-1 Trainees must receive compensation consistent with DOL standards. Cross-reference the offered rate against the OFLC Wage Search for Financial Analysts in your host employer's metro area to confirm compliance before signing any agreement.
Check your home country's residency requirement status
Some Financial Analyst J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home residency requirement under INA section 212(e), particularly if your program is government-funded or your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting the role.
Align your degree field with the analyst role scope
Designated sponsors assess whether your academic background directly supports the proposed training. A finance, economics, or accounting degree maps cleanly to a Financial Analyst placement. A misaligned field of study can trigger sponsor rejection of your training plan.
Financial Analyst J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Financial Analyst positions?
The J-1 Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled in a degree program outside the United States. The J-1 Trainee category applies if you've graduated within the past 12 months or have at least one year of relevant professional experience in finance or a related field. Both categories require a structured training plan and a DS-2019 issued by a designated sponsor organization, not the hiring employer.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Financial Analyst?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE. This organization issues your DS-2019 form, monitors your compliance, and signs your training plan. Your U.S. employer is the host organization. The host does not sponsor your J-1 visa directly. This structure is fundamentally different from employer-sponsored visas like the H-1B visa.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Financial Analyst?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Financial Analyst roles and employers that align with J-1 exchange visitor sponsorship. Targeting host organizations that have prior experience with J-1 trainees reduces administrative friction, since those employers already understand training plan documentation and coordination with designated sponsor organizations.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect J-1 Financial Analysts?
It can. If your J-1 program is funded by your home country's government or the U.S. government, or if your home country lists finance-related occupations on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA section 212(e). This affects your ability to change to H-1B or apply for a green card afterward. Confirm your status through your designated sponsor before accepting a host position.
Can a Financial Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for J-1 purposes?
The J-1 Trainee and Intern categories don't use the specialty occupation standard that applies to H-1B visas. Instead, your training must be directly related to your degree field and provide skills not available in your home country. Financial Analyst placements typically qualify when your degree is in finance, economics, accounting, or a closely related discipline, and the training plan outlines specific analytical competencies you'll develop.