J-1 Visa Strategic Finance Lead Jobs
Strategic Finance Lead roles in the U.S. are accessible to experienced finance professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Specialist program category, which requires a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019. Securing sponsorship means your host employer works alongside that sponsor to document your structured training objectives.
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INTRODUCTION
Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future.
We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today.
Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision.
Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage – Apply Now.
ABOUT THE JOB
Getting To Know The Opportunity:
The qualified student will have an opportunity to gain exposure to the financial industry and work as an integral part of the Finance, Technology, and Process team in a fast-paced, corporate environment.
CONTRIBUTIONS YOU'LL MAKE:
The qualified student has the potential opportunity to be involved in team projects in the following areas:
- Monthly/Quarterly calendar financial close reporting
- Chart of accounts mapping to new ledger system
- Conversion testing
- Account reconciliation system support
- Other duties as assigned
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Undergraduate students majoring in Business, Finance or Accounting preferred
- Power BI, Tableau experience preferred
- Dependable, quick learner who is independent and works well with others
- Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills
- Detail-oriented and quality focused
- Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills
- Knowledge of finance, investment industry, retirement products or operations is helpful but not mandatory
COMPENSATION PAY DISCLOSURE:
Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.
The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.
Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
$23.00/hr. USD
WHAT WE OFFER
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
- 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
- Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day
- Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year
CRITICAL SKILLS
At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:
- Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
- Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
- Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
- Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
- Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference resources for applicants with disabilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Strategic Finance Lead
Align your CV to J-1 Trainee criteria
The Trainee category requires at least one year of relevant post-secondary education plus work experience, or five years of professional experience. Frame your strategic finance background around progressive skill development, not just job titles, to satisfy the structured training requirement.
Build a training plan before outreach
Designated sponsors require a detailed Training or Internship Placement Plan tied to your J-1 category. Draft measurable learning objectives around financial modeling, capital allocation, or FP&A skills before approaching host employers so negotiations move faster.
Target host employers with existing sponsor relationships
Companies that have hosted J-1 trainees before already understand the DS-2019 workflow and cost-sharing with a designated sponsor. Use Migrate Mate to filter for Strategic Finance Lead roles at employers with documented J-1 hosting history.
Verify the home-residency requirement early
Some J-1 participants must return home for two years before switching to certain other visa categories. If your country of citizenship or last residence appears on the State Department's exchange visitor skills list, confirm this before accepting an offer.
Confirm wage compliance with OFLC Wage Search
Your host employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and location. Cross-check the offered compensation against OFLC Wage Search under the relevant SOC code for financial managers to spot underpayment before countersigning the training plan.
Understand the sponsor's DS-2019 issuance timeline
Designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas or CIEE typically need two to four weeks to review and issue the DS-2019 after receiving a complete application package. Factor this into your start-date negotiation so your visa interview isn't delayed by document lag.
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Find Strategic Finance Lead JobsStrategic Finance Lead J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Strategic Finance Lead role?
Most Strategic Finance Lead candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you have at least one year of post-secondary education plus relevant work experience, or five years of professional experience. Specialist is reserved for experts with a degree and substantial career experience in a specific field, which can fit senior finance professionals with a defined area of expertise.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or IIE, not your hiring employer. The employer acts as the host organization and works with the designated sponsor to issue the DS-2019 form, define the training plan, and meet compliance obligations. Conflating the two is a common mistake that leads to misaligned expectations during offer negotiations.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to finance professionals?
It depends on your country of citizenship or last residence and your funding source. If your home country appears on the State Department skills list, or if your exchange program is government-funded, the two-year requirement likely applies. This means you'd need to return home for two years before qualifying for an H-1B or green card, which matters significantly for long-term career planning in the U.S.
How do I find Strategic Finance Lead roles where the employer is open to J-1 hosting?
Most general job boards don't filter for J-1 hosting history, so identifying willing employers takes targeted research. Migrate Mate lets you search for Strategic Finance Lead positions at U.S. employers that have engaged with exchange visitor programs, saving you the time of screening roles only to learn the company has no experience with the DS-2019 process.
What does the Training or Internship Placement Plan need to cover for a finance role?
The plan must outline specific learning objectives tied to the J-1 category, identify the supervising manager, and define measurable outcomes over the program period. For a Strategic Finance Lead position, that typically means documenting skill development across areas like financial planning and analysis, scenario modeling, or capital structure decisions. Vague descriptions of daily tasks are rejected by designated sponsors, so specificity is required from the start.
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