J-1 Visa Investment Banking Jobs
Investment Banking roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee and Intern program categories, which provide structured, supervised work experience at U.S. host firms. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and arranges sponsorship, while your host employer provides the actual placement.
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At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future.
We enable growth and success of our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice and a differentiated, highly productive culture. Our mission is to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing people that are bright, committed, and who work in partnership with others to achieve at a high level.
About our Public Finance Group
We are a national public finance investment banking franchise with a diversified business focused on middle market issuers and specialty sector expertise. Our core business is partnering with not for profits, private developers, and state and local governments to raise capital for infrastructure projects through the issuance of tax exempt and taxable bonds. We finance a broad spectrum of projects across our regional footprint and our specialty sector coverage. We emphasize a "mentorship" culture where junior bankers get direct exposure to senior bankers and clients early on. Our employees are able to transition to more senior roles in the firm, corporate finance, or graduate school (MBA/MPP). Learn more about our public finance team here.
We are seeking a Public Finance Investment Banking Intern to join the Hospitality team in Phoenix, AZ.
About the Sector
The Hospitality Finance Group is a team of bankers and analysts dedicated to providing uniquely tailored strategies to assist clients in raising capital for their hospitality-related needs, including new development, redevelopment, refi, recap, acquisition, economic development support and enterprise level projects. Piper Sandler is the only investment banking firm with a group dedicated to this sector that serves our clients’ needs in both the conventional debt and equity and the taxable/tax-exempt bond capital markets. The Hospitality Finance Group at Piper has been the leader in this market over the last twenty-eight years, having successfully completed over $20-billion and 60,000-rooms for our hospitality clients nationwide.
About the Role
Our Public Finance Investment Banking Intern-Analyst offers an opportunity to provide extensive analytical and quantitative support as well as other transaction support to assist senior bankers in providing investment banking services to our clients. In addition to strong analytical and communication skills, the most successful applicant will demonstrate a high degree of financial aptitude and will thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative team. Please note that this is a full-time (40 hours/week) internship. It is intended to become a full-time Analyst role soon after completion of the internship period. Consideration for a full-time position is dependent upon performance.
Responsibilities
- Developing comprehensive and dynamic quantitative financial models to structure and optimize public, public-private and private transactions
- Preparing presentations and RFP/RFQ responses for proposals and new business development
- Prepare marketing materials for conventional debt and equity capital raising processes
- Preparing analyses on client capital structure, debt capacity and credit profile and researching issuer financial information using public and internal resources
- Monitoring and tracking of activities of credit rating agencies in target sectors and keep database of relevant or potentially relevant credit reports for future access. Brief bankers on important, relevant, examples and overall trends
- Gathering and maintaining data and research on hospitality industry trends, supply and demand predictions and capital markets
- Interacting with internal and external financing team members in developing, executing and closing of transactions
- Assisting in the preparation of bond documents to include credit presentations and summaries, offering and placement memorandums, pricing materials, financing and legal documents, and closing instructions
Qualifications
Attracting only the very best professionals has been and will continue to be a key element of our success. We are focused on hiring candidates with genuine potential and interest for advancement within our firm. Piper Sandler seeks dedicated and motivated individuals possessing demonstrated academic achievement as well as leadership, organizational and teamwork skills. The ability to create innovative solutions, articulate complex ideas and adapt to a rapidly changing environment is essential. A successful candidate will possess the following characteristics:
- Minimum B.S. or B.A. with major(s) in finance, real estate, hospitality, business, or related fields is preferred
- 0-2 years of experience preferred. Experience in one or more of the following areas a plus: hospitality, real estate investment and underwriting; hospitality finance and underwriting; investment banking
- Proactive and analytical approach, ability to process information quickly and make sound decisions within firm time constraints
- Highly motivated, entrepreneurial mind-set with a high level of intellectual capacity, curiosity, integrity and eagerness to learn
- Ability to multi-task in a deadline-sensitive environment with strong attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and project management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and present ideas or positions in a clear and concise manner
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and other computer skills, able to utilize new systems or programs as necessary. Working knowledge of DBC Finance is not necessary but preferred
- Team-oriented, yet able to work independently to contribute towards the development and implementation of strategic initiatives
As a leading investment bank, we enable growth and success for our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice and a differentiated, highly productive culture.
Piper Sandler values a strong culture dedicated to the emotional and physical well-being of our employees. Learn more about our commitment to our employee’s health, well-being, our benefits program and how we are here for our employees and their families today, tomorrow and beyond here.
The anticipated starting hourly range is $25-30 hourly for individuals expressing interest in this internship. Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience, location and other factors.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran or status with regard to public assistance.
Job Description:
At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future.
We enable growth and success of our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice and a differentiated, highly productive culture. Our mission is to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing people that are bright, committed, and who work in partnership with others to achieve at a high level.
About our Public Finance Group
We are a national public finance investment banking franchise with a diversified business focused on middle market issuers and specialty sector expertise. Our core business is partnering with not for profits, private developers, and state and local governments to raise capital for infrastructure projects through the issuance of tax exempt and taxable bonds. We finance a broad spectrum of projects across our regional footprint and our specialty sector coverage. We emphasize a "mentorship" culture where junior bankers get direct exposure to senior bankers and clients early on. Our employees are able to transition to more senior roles in the firm, corporate finance, or graduate school (MBA/MPP). Learn more about our public finance team here.
We are seeking a Public Finance Investment Banking Intern to join the Hospitality team in Phoenix, AZ.
About the Sector
The Hospitality Finance Group is a team of bankers and analysts dedicated to providing uniquely tailored strategies to assist clients in raising capital for their hospitality-related needs, including new development, redevelopment, refi, recap, acquisition, economic development support and enterprise level projects. Piper Sandler is the only investment banking firm with a group dedicated to this sector that serves our clients’ needs in both the conventional debt and equity and the taxable/tax-exempt bond capital markets. The Hospitality Finance Group at Piper has been the leader in this market over the last twenty-eight years, having successfully completed over $20-billion and 60,000-rooms for our hospitality clients nationwide.
About the Role
Our Public Finance Investment Banking Intern-Analyst offers an opportunity to provide extensive analytical and quantitative support as well as other transaction support to assist senior bankers in providing investment banking services to our clients. In addition to strong analytical and communication skills, the most successful applicant will demonstrate a high degree of financial aptitude and will thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative team. Please note that this is a full-time (40 hours/week) internship. It is intended to become a full-time Analyst role soon after completion of the internship period. Consideration for a full-time position is dependent upon performance.
Responsibilities
- Developing comprehensive and dynamic quantitative financial models to structure and optimize public, public-private and private transactions
- Preparing presentations and RFP/RFQ responses for proposals and new business development
- Prepare marketing materials for conventional debt and equity capital raising processes
- Preparing analyses on client capital structure, debt capacity and credit profile and researching issuer financial information using public and internal resources
- Monitoring and tracking of activities of credit rating agencies in target sectors and keep database of relevant or potentially relevant credit reports for future access. Brief bankers on important, relevant, examples and overall trends
- Gathering and maintaining data and research on hospitality industry trends, supply and demand predictions and capital markets
- Interacting with internal and external financing team members in developing, executing and closing of transactions
- Assisting in the preparation of bond documents to include credit presentations and summaries, offering and placement memorandums, pricing materials, financing and legal documents, and closing instructions
Qualifications
Attracting only the very best professionals has been and will continue to be a key element of our success. We are focused on hiring candidates with genuine potential and interest for advancement within our firm. Piper Sandler seeks dedicated and motivated individuals possessing demonstrated academic achievement as well as leadership, organizational and teamwork skills. The ability to create innovative solutions, articulate complex ideas and adapt to a rapidly changing environment is essential. A successful candidate will possess the following characteristics:
- Minimum B.S. or B.A. with major(s) in finance, real estate, hospitality, business, or related fields is preferred
- 0-2 years of experience preferred. Experience in one or more of the following areas a plus: hospitality, real estate investment and underwriting; hospitality finance and underwriting; investment banking
- Proactive and analytical approach, ability to process information quickly and make sound decisions within firm time constraints
- Highly motivated, entrepreneurial mind-set with a high level of intellectual capacity, curiosity, integrity and eagerness to learn
- Ability to multi-task in a deadline-sensitive environment with strong attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and project management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and present ideas or positions in a clear and concise manner
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and other computer skills, able to utilize new systems or programs as necessary. Working knowledge of DBC Finance is not necessary but preferred
- Team-oriented, yet able to work independently to contribute towards the development and implementation of strategic initiatives
As a leading investment bank, we enable growth and success for our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice and a differentiated, highly productive culture.
Piper Sandler values a strong culture dedicated to the emotional and physical well-being of our employees. Learn more about our commitment to our employee’s health, well-being, our benefits program and how we are here for our employees and their families today, tomorrow and beyond here.
The anticipated starting hourly range is $25-30 hourly for individuals expressing interest in this internship. Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience, location and other factors.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran or status with regard to public assistance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Investment Banking
Align your training plan with banking tasks
Your DS-2019 comes attached to a signed training plan listing specific skills you'll develop. Map your planned tasks, such as financial modeling and deal analysis, to learning objectives before approaching a designated sponsor for J-1 Trainee or Intern sponsorship.
Verify your host firm qualifies
Not every bank or boutique advisory firm has worked with J-1 host agreements before. Confirm your prospective employer is willing to sign a training plan and cooperate with a designated sponsor organization like Cultural Vistas or AIPT before you accept any offer.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned roles
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. investment banking employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship structures. Filtering by visa type early saves time spent pursuing firms unfamiliar with the Trainee or Intern category requirements.
Document your degree and finance credentials
Designated sponsors require proof that your background connects to the training you're seeking. Gather transcripts, any CFA or finance certifications, and employment records before applying, since sponsors will verify your qualifications match investment banking as your occupational field.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year rule
Some J-1 participants from certain countries, or those funded by government money, face a two-year home-residency requirement after their program ends. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor early, since this affects your ability to switch to H-1B visa or other nonimmigrant status afterward.
Time your program end date around deal cycles
J-1 Trainee programs run up to 18 months for most finance roles. Coordinate your program end date with your host employer's deal calendar so your exit doesn't coincide with live transactions that would complicate your departure or any extension request to your sponsor.
Investment Banking J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to investment banking roles?
Current university students typically use the J-1 Intern category, which requires enrollment or graduation within the past 12 months. Early-career professionals who already hold a degree and some work experience use the J-1 Trainee category, which allows placements up to 18 months in finance and business fields. Your designated sponsor determines which category fits your background.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for an investment banking placement?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE, not the bank or advisory firm that hires you. The employer is your host organization. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, signs your training plan, and monitors your program compliance throughout the placement.
How do I find investment banking employers open to hosting J-1 participants?
Use Migrate Mate to search for U.S. investment banking roles and employers that align with J-1 sponsorship structures. Many host firms, especially mid-market banks and boutique advisory shops, are open to J-1 arrangements but don't advertise it explicitly, so filtering by visa compatibility helps you target the right opportunities efficiently.
Can a J-1 investment banking placement lead to full-time employment in the U.S.?
A J-1 placement does not automatically lead to a work visa, and participants subject to the two-year home-residency requirement must return home before applying for H-1B or other employment-based status. Participants not subject to that requirement have a 30-day grace period after their program ends. Converting to a work visa requires a separate employer petition and is not guaranteed.
What documents does a designated sponsor require before issuing a DS-2019 for finance training?
Sponsors typically require a completed training plan that maps specific banking tasks to learning objectives, proof of your academic or professional background in finance or business, a host employer agreement signed by the firm, evidence of financial support for your stay, and health insurance meeting J-1 minimum coverage standards. Requirements vary slightly by sponsor organization.