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Project Management Analyst roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern category, depending on your career stage. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and approves your training plan before you begin work with a U.S. host employer.
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Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
What You'll Be Doing
Eaton Partners’ Summer Analyst Program provides undergraduates with a hands-on introduction to the role of a Project Management Analyst within Eaton’s Global Private Funds Group. Summer Analysts at Eaton Partners will develop the skills necessary to carry them through to the next level of their careers. The Summer Analyst Program provides students with a hands-on introduction where you will work alongside our project management and sales professionals, from the Analyst through the Managing Director levels, and will gain significant exposure to this career. The Summer Analyst internship program is designed to provide an opportunity for career exploration and to enhance the development of students’ potential. The program is structured to provide each Summer Analyst with the support needed for a successful summer, beginning with a robust training program. There is also a formal mentorship program, social networking events, mid and end of summer reviews, and significant learning opportunities outside of your day-to-day projects.
What We're Looking For
Summer Analyst candidates should possess outstanding academic records and have demonstrated strong leadership ability through involvement in extracurricular endeavors such as student government, athletics, and cultural and entrepreneurial activities. The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Conducting industry research and building out industry databases
- Preparing presentation materials such as PowerPoint slides and summaries for pitchbooks
- Performing in-depth quantitative financial analyses
- Contributing to team meetings and discussions
- Building reports and logging information in Salesforce
What You'll Bring
- Strong quantitative / analytical skills
- Superior attention to detail
- Disciplined work ethic
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple simultaneous project deadlines
- Significant exposure to finance and accounting
- Experience with financial modeling and analysis preferred
- Ability to work both in teams and independently
- Highly-motivated and energetic
What's Next
Once your application has been received, it will be reviewed by a recruiter to determine if certain application requirements are met. If you are invited to the next step of the process, you'll receive an email invitation to complete a first-round video interview powered by HireVue. Please monitor your spam folder, as the email may get caught in spam filters. Completion of the HireVue video interview is required - your application will not be considered for further review until it has been completed. Following the review of first-round interviews, candidates will be informed of their application status regarding a final round Super Day interview. Investment banking offers are extended on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage that you apply and complete any next step actions at your earliest ability. Posting End Date: All applications must be received by December 14, 2025 at 11:55pm ET to be considered. Stifel offers several Investment Banking Summer Analyst opportunities in a variety of office locations. Students interested in multiple locations under Stifel and Stifel’s branded partners (KBW, Miller Buckfire, and Eaton Partners) are permitted to apply to no more than 3 Investment Banking opportunities.
Education & Experience
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 – May 2028
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 or above
- Resume must include expected graduation month/year and GPA
- Resume must be submitted in PDF format.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
Systems & Technology
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
About Stifel
Eaton Partners, a Stifel Company, is one of the oldest, largest and most experienced fund placement agents in the world. The firm’s purpose is to raise institutional capital for investment managers across a full range of alternative strategies – private equity, real assets, real estate and hedge funds/liquid products. In addition, Eaton has a dedicated team focusing on general product advisory, secondaries, and directs. Eaton Partners has participated in raising over $130 billion of institutional capital across more than 175 highly differentiated investment funds. Eaton Partners was acquired by Stifel in January 2016. With over 65 employees in ten offices worldwide, Eaton’s reach is extensive and our dedication to capital raising is unparalleled. The team has strong, long-held relationships with over 4,000 of the largest, most active institutional investors in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific. Eaton’s investor network has a desire to invest substantial capital, with the average commitment of $50 million. Eaton’s deep sector knowledge and unrivaled insight into the private fund market across several asset classes allows the team to raise capital efficiently and effectively. Eaton thrives on working alongside the most innovative funds and consistently partners with the highest-quality fund managers.
Why Stifel
Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
What You'll Be Doing
Eaton Partners’ Summer Analyst Program provides undergraduates with a hands-on introduction to the role of a Project Management Analyst within Eaton’s Global Private Funds Group. Summer Analysts at Eaton Partners will develop the skills necessary to carry them through to the next level of their careers. The Summer Analyst Program provides students with a hands-on introduction where you will work alongside our project management and sales professionals, from the Analyst through the Managing Director levels, and will gain significant exposure to this career. The Summer Analyst internship program is designed to provide an opportunity for career exploration and to enhance the development of students’ potential. The program is structured to provide each Summer Analyst with the support needed for a successful summer, beginning with a robust training program. There is also a formal mentorship program, social networking events, mid and end of summer reviews, and significant learning opportunities outside of your day-to-day projects.
What We're Looking For
Summer Analyst candidates should possess outstanding academic records and have demonstrated strong leadership ability through involvement in extracurricular endeavors such as student government, athletics, and cultural and entrepreneurial activities. The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Conducting industry research and building out industry databases
- Preparing presentation materials such as PowerPoint slides and summaries for pitchbooks
- Performing in-depth quantitative financial analyses
- Contributing to team meetings and discussions
- Building reports and logging information in Salesforce
What You'll Bring
- Strong quantitative / analytical skills
- Superior attention to detail
- Disciplined work ethic
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple simultaneous project deadlines
- Significant exposure to finance and accounting
- Experience with financial modeling and analysis preferred
- Ability to work both in teams and independently
- Highly-motivated and energetic
What's Next
Once your application has been received, it will be reviewed by a recruiter to determine if certain application requirements are met. If you are invited to the next step of the process, you'll receive an email invitation to complete a first-round video interview powered by HireVue. Please monitor your spam folder, as the email may get caught in spam filters. Completion of the HireVue video interview is required - your application will not be considered for further review until it has been completed. Following the review of first-round interviews, candidates will be informed of their application status regarding a final round Super Day interview. Investment banking offers are extended on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage that you apply and complete any next step actions at your earliest ability. Posting End Date: All applications must be received by December 14, 2025 at 11:55pm ET to be considered. Stifel offers several Investment Banking Summer Analyst opportunities in a variety of office locations. Students interested in multiple locations under Stifel and Stifel’s branded partners (KBW, Miller Buckfire, and Eaton Partners) are permitted to apply to no more than 3 Investment Banking opportunities.
Education & Experience
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 – May 2028
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 or above
- Resume must include expected graduation month/year and GPA
- Resume must be submitted in PDF format.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
Systems & Technology
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
About Stifel
Eaton Partners, a Stifel Company, is one of the oldest, largest and most experienced fund placement agents in the world. The firm’s purpose is to raise institutional capital for investment managers across a full range of alternative strategies – private equity, real assets, real estate and hedge funds/liquid products. In addition, Eaton has a dedicated team focusing on general product advisory, secondaries, and directs. Eaton Partners has participated in raising over $130 billion of institutional capital across more than 175 highly differentiated investment funds. Eaton Partners was acquired by Stifel in January 2016. With over 65 employees in ten offices worldwide, Eaton’s reach is extensive and our dedication to capital raising is unparalleled. The team has strong, long-held relationships with over 4,000 of the largest, most active institutional investors in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific. Eaton’s investor network has a desire to invest substantial capital, with the average commitment of $50 million. Eaton’s deep sector knowledge and unrivaled insight into the private fund market across several asset classes allows the team to raise capital efficiently and effectively. Eaton thrives on working alongside the most innovative funds and consistently partners with the highest-quality fund managers.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Project Management Analyst
Align your credentials with training plan requirements
Your DS-2019 training plan must map your project management coursework or prior work experience directly to the tasks you'll perform. Gaps between your credentials and the host role are the most common reason designated sponsors delay or reject applications.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category eligibility
The Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program, while Trainee is for professionals with at least one year of post-degree experience. Applying under the wrong category forces a restart, so confirm your status before contacting any designated sponsor.
Search employers with documented J-1 host histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. employers that have hosted J-1 visa exchange visitors in project management or analyst functions. These organizations already understand the DS-2019 process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer mid-application over compliance uncertainty.
Verify your host employer's J-1 host agreement status
Before accepting an offer, confirm the employer has signed a host organization agreement with an approved designated sponsor such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT. Without this agreement in place, your DS-2019 cannot be issued, regardless of how strong your offer letter is.
Check whether your country triggers the two-year rule
Project management skills are often listed on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, which can trigger the two-year home-country residency requirement. Run this check against the Department of State's Skills List before you commit to a position, not after you receive your visa.
Request the training plan draft before signing your offer
Your host employer drafts the Form DS-7002 training plan, but you're responsible for its accuracy. Ask to review a draft before signing anything. Vague objectives like 'assist with projects' won't satisfy a designated sponsor's review and will delay your DS-2019 issuance.
Project Management Analyst J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Project Management Analyst role?
Most Project Management Analyst positions fall under the Trainee category if you hold a degree and have at least one year of relevant work experience outside the United States. Current students completing a degree can qualify under the Intern category instead. The category determines your maximum program duration: 18 months for Trainee, 12 months for Intern, with a possible 6-month extension for Trainees in certain fields.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa if an employer offers me the job?
The hiring employer is your host organization, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, that issues your DS-2019 form and monitors your compliance throughout the program. The host employer provides the position and funds your compensation, but the designated sponsor holds legal responsibility for your exchange visitor status.
How do I find Project Management Analyst employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Most general job boards don't filter by J-1 host history, which makes it hard to identify employers who already understand the DS-2019 process. Migrate Mate lets you search U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship, so you spend less time screening out companies unfamiliar with exchange visitor requirements and more time pursuing credible opportunities.
What does the Form DS-7002 training plan need to include for this role?
The DS-7002 must describe the specific project management competencies you'll develop, the tools and methodologies involved, supervision arrangements, and a phase-by-phase breakdown of your training objectives. For a Project Management Analyst role, expect to document exposure to areas like scope management, scheduling, stakeholder coordination, or budget tracking. Vague descriptions will cause your designated sponsor to request revisions before issuing the DS-2019.
Can the two-year home residency requirement affect Project Management Analyst exchange visitors?
Yes. If project management skills appear on your home country's Exchange Visitor Skills List, the Department of State may impose a two-year home-country physical presence requirement before you can change to H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or permanent resident status in the United States. This requirement attaches to your visa, not your job offer, so you need to check the Skills List for your specific nationality before accepting a J-1 position in this field.