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Quantitative Analyst roles in the U.S. are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Research Scholar category. Host employers in finance, asset management, and risk analytics partner with State Department-designated sponsors to issue your DS-2019 and administer the program.
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Get Access To All JobsCity: Chesterfield
State: Missouri (US-MO)
Country: United States (US)
Requisition Number: 44201
Position Summary
The role will contribute to the production of key risk measures and analytics including exposure reporting, performance reporting, VaR, stress modelling, scenario analysis and the overall development of Corporate Risk’s market and credit risk metrics.
Major Opportunities and Decisions include:
- Work with Senior Manager, Analytics and other team members to ensure accurate analysis and reporting of market risk exposures
- Play an integral role in the development and management of daily system processes
- Play an integral role in the development of the SAS risk analytical engine
- Play an integral role in the improvement/development of risk metrics and reporting
- Work with key trading staff to ensure accurate valuations/price mappings of all commodity exposures
- Work with key quantitative staff to improve the added value of the global risk and performance metrics
- Working across a large array of commodities and markets (physical and derivative)
- Build working relationships with front office traders and senior staff
- Build visualization tool, develop exception reports and perform analysis in support of Enterprise Risk Management project and Exchange Traded Management account management policy implementation
Core Functions
- Analyze code, test, debug, and document programming to satisfy Corporate Risk requirements
- Build and enhance Quantitative Risk models as directed by supervisor
- Ensure the flawless production of risk metrics and market risk reports in a timely manner. Ensure that deadlines are met
- Ensure processes and reporting accurately reflects the level of risk in the portfolio and captures all known exposures. Enhance/modify the risk metrics and visualization as directed by supervisor
- Analyze the trends in the risk metrics to identify drivers and to ensure quality control of output
Skills/Experience Requirements:
- Advanced degree in Financial Engineering/Mathematics/Statistics or equivalent experience
- Experience in computer programming, SQL, and Tableau visualization tool
- Knowledge in option pricing, stochastic process, machine learning
- Excellent communications and presentation skills
- The successful applicant should have strong technical know-how and is a result-oriented team player with demonstrated ability to lead discussions and take initiatives
- Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, shift priorities in short notice and meet tight deadlines
At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.
Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:
- We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
- We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
- We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity
If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge.
City: Chesterfield
State: Missouri (US-MO)
Country: United States (US)
Requisition Number: 44201
Position Summary
The role will contribute to the production of key risk measures and analytics including exposure reporting, performance reporting, VaR, stress modelling, scenario analysis and the overall development of Corporate Risk’s market and credit risk metrics.
Major Opportunities and Decisions include:
- Work with Senior Manager, Analytics and other team members to ensure accurate analysis and reporting of market risk exposures
- Play an integral role in the development and management of daily system processes
- Play an integral role in the development of the SAS risk analytical engine
- Play an integral role in the improvement/development of risk metrics and reporting
- Work with key trading staff to ensure accurate valuations/price mappings of all commodity exposures
- Work with key quantitative staff to improve the added value of the global risk and performance metrics
- Working across a large array of commodities and markets (physical and derivative)
- Build working relationships with front office traders and senior staff
- Build visualization tool, develop exception reports and perform analysis in support of Enterprise Risk Management project and Exchange Traded Management account management policy implementation
Core Functions
- Analyze code, test, debug, and document programming to satisfy Corporate Risk requirements
- Build and enhance Quantitative Risk models as directed by supervisor
- Ensure the flawless production of risk metrics and market risk reports in a timely manner. Ensure that deadlines are met
- Ensure processes and reporting accurately reflects the level of risk in the portfolio and captures all known exposures. Enhance/modify the risk metrics and visualization as directed by supervisor
- Analyze the trends in the risk metrics to identify drivers and to ensure quality control of output
Skills/Experience Requirements:
- Advanced degree in Financial Engineering/Mathematics/Statistics or equivalent experience
- Experience in computer programming, SQL, and Tableau visualization tool
- Knowledge in option pricing, stochastic process, machine learning
- Excellent communications and presentation skills
- The successful applicant should have strong technical know-how and is a result-oriented team player with demonstrated ability to lead discussions and take initiatives
- Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, shift priorities in short notice and meet tight deadlines
At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.
Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:
- We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
- We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
- We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity
If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Quantitative Analyst
Align your degree with SOC codes
Sponsors and host employers map your training plan to a Standard Occupational Classification code. For Quantitative Analyst roles, confirm your degree field matches SOC 15-2041 or 13-2099 before approaching any designated sponsor.
Document your quantitative coursework formally
Designated sponsors require evidence that your academic background directly supports the training objectives. Gather official transcripts, a degree certificate translated into English, and a one-page skills summary covering statistics, programming languages, and financial modeling.
Target host employers with existing J-1 infrastructure
Asset managers, hedge funds, and bank risk teams that have hosted J-1 Trainees before already have compliance workflows and legal counsel familiar with DS-2019 requirements. Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers actively seeking exchange visitors in quantitative finance roles.
Negotiate your training plan before the offer letter
The Training or Internship Placement Plan, Form DS-7002, must describe specific competencies you will develop. Agree on milestones covering derivatives pricing, risk modeling, or algorithmic research with your host employer before the designated sponsor reviews your application.
Verify the two-year home residency requirement early
If your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List or your program is government-funded, you may face a two-year return requirement before changing to H-1B or a green card. Confirm your country's status with your designated sponsor before accepting a host placement.
Confirm prevailing wage coverage in the offer
J-1 Trainees are not exempt from wage protections. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify your offered compensation meets the prevailing wage for your metro area and SOC code, then confirm your host employer's offer matches that figure before your DS-2019 is issued.
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Find Quantitative Analyst JobsQuantitative Analyst J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Quantitative Analyst roles?
It depends on where you are in your career. Current degree students completing a practicum typically use the Intern category. Early-career professionals with a relevant degree and at least one year of experience outside the U.S. generally qualify under the Trainee category. Academics conducting quantitative research at a university or research institute may qualify as a Research Scholar instead.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Quantitative Analyst position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, not your employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE issue your DS-2019 form and are legally responsible for program compliance. The finance or analytics firm where you work is the host employer, meaning it provides the training environment but does not hold sponsorship authority.
Can I search specifically for host employers open to J-1 Trainees in quantitative finance?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa category, so identifying host employers willing to support a J-1 Trainee program takes extra effort. Migrate Mate lets you search U.S. roles and employers with J-1 sponsorship alignment, which helps you avoid wasting time applying to firms that have no experience hosting exchange visitors in quantitative or financial analytics positions.
What does a J-1 training plan need to include for a Quantitative Analyst role?
Form DS-7002, the Training or Internship Placement Plan, must outline specific skills you will develop, the methods of instruction, the supervision structure, and a phase-by-phase schedule. For quantitative roles this typically means documenting competencies in areas like statistical modeling, risk analysis, or algorithmic strategy, along with the tools and datasets your host employer will use to train you.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Quantitative Analysts on J-1 visas?
It can. If your home country is on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if your exchange program was funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, you are subject to the two-year home residency requirement. This prevents you from changing status to H-1B or applying for certain immigrant visas without first returning home or obtaining a waiver. Confirm your eligibility with your designated sponsor before accepting a placement.
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