OPT Asset Management Analyst Jobs
Asset Management Analyst jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with finance, economics, or quantitative backgrounds. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT-eligible under CIP codes tied to finance and financial analysis, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization to build experience in portfolio management, research, or client services.
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Be a part of an exceptional team that leads company shrink mitigation and safety initiatives while keeping our Guests, Associates, and Communities at the center of everything they do. The face of retail is constantly changing, and this agile team is at the forefront of the latest Asset Protection technology and analytical tools that help protect company assets every day. Through operational excellence, innovation, and collaboration, the Asset Protection team is exceptional at quickly designing and implementing innovative new solutions for diverse Asset Protection challenges while simultaneously building strong partnerships across Human Resources, Stores Operations, Supply Chain, and Compliance teams. Do you enjoy investigating company profitability opportunities? Are you a proactive critical thinker who loves executing a strategic business plan? Then consider joining the Asset Protection team today!
THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:
The Asset Protection Operations Analyst plays a critical role in supporting and maintaining all Asset Protection (AP) service requests across the organization, including retail stores, corporate offices, and distribution centers. The Operations Analyst is responsible for facilitating and maintaining all Asset Protection related service tickets and calls for all stores, corporate offices, and DC’s. The Operations Analyst will provide support for companywide CCTV systems, Burglary and Fire Alarm Systems, and additional Asset Protection equipment as needed. The analyst will be assigned to manage budget impacting projects and make independent decisions that impact multiple company locations. The role will also be responsible for implementing an efficient ticket completion and tracking strategy to maintain budget and service levels with on-time resolutions. Collaboration and communication with AP field leaders, construction vendors, local fire marshals, and internal business partners will be required for successful new store, remodel, and project schedules.
In all we do, we strive to uphold the company’s values in which we win together, give wow experiences, improve always, do what’s right, champion diversity, and love what we do and own what we do.
YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:
- Overseeing the lifecycle of AP service tickets to ensure timely resolution and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs)
- Following up on all service tickets with store teams while also facilitating service calls from the field related to Asset Protection equipment
- Working with respective vendors to ensure timely response and completion of all service calls along with dispatching technicians to resolve repair issues
- Issuing purchase orders and creating contracts with sufficient lead-time and appropriate frequency and order quantities to enhance AP field operations and ensure the safety and security of all company facilities and associates
- Reviewing and approving vendor proposals for accuracy while partnering with the Asset Protection field team to validate the proposed expense to the individual store needs
- Maintaining and resolving internal tickets request assigned to Asset Protection
- Creating monthly, quarterly, and annual remedy reporting for distribution to Asset Protection teams
- Preparing periodic reporting as directed. Through reporting, identifying trends that may impact the business and proposing solutions
- Generating logs to track capital projects and expenses along with making recommendations on timing for vendors and AP leadership
- Participating on vendor calls to track project milestones, communicating with suppliers and generating spend and usage reports
- Ensuring accurate and timely data maintenance in Excel, order forms, procurement databases, S4, Service Channel, and ARIBA
- Maintaining store security systems while facilitating the replacement of equipment and repairs in stores by working with stores management and field Asset Protection team
- Overseeing the process of updating store equipment profiles
- Identifying issues and solving problems with distribution centers, stores, suppliers, and internal customers
- Validating and coding invoices for processing of payment
- Processing, filing, and tracking assigned non-capital invoices and expenses
- Following up with vendors on problematic invoices, such as inaccurate charges or warranty work
- Ordering and maintaining proper supply of all keys and cores and other items related to security systems such as electronic article surveillance equipment
- Collaborating closely with AP field leadership, construction vendors, local fire marshals, and internal departments to support store openings, remodels, and special projects
- Communicating and maintaining new store and remodel spreadsheet by tracking construction dates and vendor installation timelines
- Compiling and sending new store equipment boxes to new stores
- Working with the new store set team and Asset Protection vendors to ensure swift resolution of open issues
- Reviewing new store drawings to create and implement lockdown security system to provide installation by due date
- Maintaining lockdown system replacements for stores by monitoring Service Channel tickets
- Monitoring and providing Burglary Alarm exception reporting as needed
- Leading and managing budget-sensitive projects, making independent decisions that affect multiple company locations
- Collaborating with internal departments to achieve a successful completion of store projects by executing all Asset Protection needs on time and under budget
THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:
- Minimum of associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Aptitude to influence colleagues, peers, and cross-functional teams throughout the organization
- Demonstrated expert level with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organization and prioritization skills
- Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- High degree of accuracy, organizational and communication skills, detailed oriented and strong team player
- Ability to travel, including overnight stays, as required
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed
- Travel 0-10%
COMPENSATION:
- The pay range for this position is $57,300.00 - $69,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs.
- Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
- Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products, and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Asset Management Analyst
Lead with your quantitative skills
Asset management firms prioritize candidates who can model portfolios, analyze risk, and interpret financial data. Highlight coursework in statistics, econometrics, or financial modeling. Concrete technical skills often matter more than visa status during initial screening.
Confirm STEM OPT eligibility before applying
Many Asset Management Analyst roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Verify your degree classification with your DSO before interviews so you can answer authorization questions accurately and confidently.
Target firms with existing OPT infrastructure
Large asset managers and financial institutions are far more familiar with OPT work authorization than smaller boutique firms. Firms that regularly hire international talent from target schools have HR processes designed to handle OPT paperwork without friction.
Address your authorization timeline proactively
Employers worry about gaps in work authorization. Come prepared with your OPT start date, expiration date, and STEM extension eligibility. A clear, confident explanation of your timeline removes uncertainty and signals professionalism during offer conversations.
Build your CFA or Bloomberg Market Concepts credential
Passing CFA Level I or completing Bloomberg Market Concepts demonstrates commitment to the field and strengthens your candidacy against domestic applicants. These credentials signal technical seriousness and partially offset sponsorship hesitation at firms new to hiring OPT students.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly employers
Browse Asset Management Analyst roles on Migrate Mate to identify employers who actively hire on OPT. Filtering for visa-friendly employers saves time and focuses your applications on firms already comfortable with international candidates and familiar with the authorization process.
Asset Management Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Asset Management Analyst on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Asset Management Analyst roles directly align with finance and economics degrees, which are among the most commonly approved fields for OPT work authorization. Your employment must be related to your degree, and most full-time analyst positions at investment firms, banks, or wealth management companies satisfy that requirement without difficulty.
Does an Asset Management Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your undergraduate or graduate degree falls under an eligible STEM CIP code, such as Financial Mathematics, Computational Finance, Economics with quantitative focus, or certain Business Analytics programs, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before counting on the extension.
Do asset management firms typically sponsor H-1B visas for analysts?
Larger asset managers, including institutional investment firms and global banks, regularly sponsor H-1B visas for analyst-level roles. Boutique firms are less consistent. OPT gives you time to demonstrate your value before H-1B sponsorship becomes the conversation. Finding employers already familiar with OPT hiring, which you can do through Migrate Mate, improves your odds of a sponsorship pathway.
What degree fields qualify F-1 students for Asset Management Analyst roles?
Most employers look for degrees in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or Financial Engineering. Quantitative programs such as Applied Mathematics or Data Science are increasingly accepted at firms emphasizing systematic or quantitative investment strategies. Your OPT authorization must be tied to your specific degree field, so the role needs to align with what your I-20 reflects.
How much time do I have on OPT to secure a full-time Asset Management Analyst role?
Standard OPT provides 12 months of work authorization after graduation. If your degree is STEM-eligible, a 24-month extension brings your total to 36 months. Most asset management hiring cycles run six to twelve months, so beginning your search well before graduation and targeting OPT-ready employers gives you the best chance of converting to long-term sponsorship before your authorization expires.