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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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Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.
Functional Title: Asset Management Analyst
Job Title: Financial Analyst III
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: ASSET MANAGEMENT
Posting Number: 16312
Closing Date: 10/26/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $8,886.16
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24
Shift: Day
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 15%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST
Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10
Brief Job Description:
Asset Management Analyst reports to deputy director of asset management. Position coordinates and makes recommendations for program improvements and changes. Performs advanced (senior level) asset management work to include, administrating financial asset management processes, systems, reviewing analyzing and evaluating asset financial data, performing advanced financial analysis and regulatory work. Interpreting asset data, providing guidance in asset management processes, procedures, and corrective actions. Analyzes and interprets state and federal statutes and regulations to resolve financial, accounting, and regulatory issues. Prepares high-quality written reports, briefing documents, and responses to inquiries for internal and external requests. Assists in the design, development, modification, and maintenance of spreadsheets and databases to perform advanced data analysis and asset management reconciliation activities. Monitors asset management program project to ensure deadlines are adhered to. Supervises the work of other areas in Asset Management Office. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions (RJFs):
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Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
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Administers financial processes and systems and performs advanced financial asset management analysis and regulatory work to ensure asset record and reporting are compliant with asset state statutes. 10%
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Analyzes and interprets asset management state and federal statutes and regulations to resolve financial, accounting, and regulatory issues impacting asset management. Provides interpretation, recommendation on technical questions of financial and regulatory compliance with applicable state and federal asset management regulations and statutes to asset management program area leadership. An example of this function is reviewing asset purchases and ensuring all costs of putting asset into service considered and asset balance is compliant with statutes. 10%
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Develops, evaluates, and reviews asset management business, property accounting financial reporting requirements, and regulatory policies, procedures, and processes. Work with other program areas impacting asset management module and identity accommodations needed to ensure asset management financial objectives impacting asset reporting and annual financial report considered by the programs. 15%
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Work cooperatively and effectively on asset management cross-functional teams and internal and external workgroups to represent asset management. 10%
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Research asset balances, analyzes asset reporting, interprets asset data, and summarizes complex asset management financial transactions, regulatory compliance, and/or management information to ensure compliance with asset statutes. 15%
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Coordinates and oversees asset management financial reviews, including the accumulation of asset data, asset financial reporting, and monitoring responses impacting asset management. Provides guidance to others for corrective action on asset balance discrepancies. Development, analysis, review of asset management financial records, asset data, and related asset management policies and statutes. 25%
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Supervises the work of other areas to ensure task completion within establish deadlines. 15%
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
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Experience with financial analysis, financial processes, and/or financial systems.
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Experience with the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS)/State Property Accounting (SPA) and/or the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS)
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Experience with generally accepted accounting principles or other laws, rules, and regulations relevant to asset management and property accounting.
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Experience with communicating effectively and preparing high-quality oral and written reports for management.
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Ability to use Microsoft Excel at an intermediate to advanced level and work accurately with numbers.
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Ability to develop, evaluate, and review business, financial, and/or regulatory policies, procedures, and processes.
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Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, teams, and individuals and maintain productive and cooperative working relationships.
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Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and summarize complex financial, regulatory, and/or management information.
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Ability to manage and organize workload, prioritize tasks, and devise solutions to problems.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certificates:
N/A
Initial Screening Criteria:
Experience in asset management, financial analysis, and regulatory work. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis.
Additional Information:
Position is in an office setting. Not eligible for teleworking. Occasional travel may be required.
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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.
ADA Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:
Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form
Telework Disclaimer:
This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.
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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.