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Asset Manager jobs on OPT require employers to sponsor or extend your work authorization before your EAD expires. Most roles sit inside investment firms, REITs, and wealth management divisions, where degree requirements in finance, economics, or business directly satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards.
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A Digital Asset Operations Senior Associate for State Street’s Global Delivery Digital Asset Operations team who has an understanding of ideally both traditional and digital assets operations coupled with large institutional experience. The Digital Asset Operations team is responsible for assisting in the design and ultimate execution of the operational model for State Street’s sub-custody and self-custody within Global Delivery as part of delivering the enterprise strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate seeking new opportunities to further develop your existing talents and skills to build the future digital infrastructure of financial markets from the ground up.
You will report directly to the Assistant Vice President of Digital Asset Operations and collaborate with our dedicated Digital teams in Product Development, IT, Business, Governance & Controls, Risk and Compliance plus our State Street Global Delivery teams to effectively service our Institutional client base. In addition, you will have significant opportunities to collaborate with State Street Digital’s external partners and vendors, from early in the product development cycle right through to testing and implementation within operations.
This unique role requires interest and some working knowledge of traditional investment services business operations – in one of the following areas such as custody, payments, trading, securities servicing, client onboarding, compliance and process documentation – as well as a curiosity for next generation technologies, including distributed ledger technology - DLT, Blockchain, digital custody, cryptocurrencies, digital wallet technology, tokenization and Artificial Intelligence - AI.
Why this role is important to us
This role will have an important part in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen, we need teams like this one to execute swiftly, build strong procedures and processes, and implement a risk management framework to control the operating environment tightly. This role will seek cutting-edge solutions that are straightforward and scalable. It will also help us build resilience and execute day-to-day deliverables with timeliness and accuracy.
What you will be responsible for
As a Digital Asset Operations Senior Associate, you will
- Identify control process improvements relevant to the role by challenging the design and implementation of related self-custody processes, procedures and other documentation required for smooth operations
- Execute our Digital in-scope functions in this new cross-functional Digital team employing a risk and controls mindset
- You will be responsible for understanding and executing operational procedures specific to Digital Asset Operations
- Build functional and technical knowledge across traditional and digital custody and sub-custody
- Ensure KPIs are achieved and deliver seamless day-to-day delivery of services with periodic reviews
- Provide regular communication and reporting updates to ensure full transparency and clarity of workstream delivery to digital asset operations leadership teams
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
- Creative problem-solving and analysis skills to help build solutions
- Constructively challenge the status quo; collaborate with State Street Product teams, Compliance and State Street Global Delivery SMEs as “one team” to help accelerate product development and delivery cycles
- Ability to implement innovative products in a start-up like culture (preferably within large, complex organizations)
- Ability to work independently and show initiative when needed
- Work effectively with peers across globally distributed teams to achieve common goals
- Ability to contribute to multiple projects implementation concurrently and prioritize work accordingly
- Process execution experience
- Some experience in operations, business controls, BUAT or client service for traditional and/or digital products
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline
- Ability to excel when faced with the unknown and challenged to develop new ways
- Excellent communication and escalation ability
- Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and external stakeholders
- Hands-on experience with digital assets and wallets, distributed ledger technology, tokenization is preferred
Salary Range:
$52,000 - $84,760 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Who we are looking for
A Digital Asset Operations Senior Associate for State Street’s Global Delivery Digital Asset Operations team who has an understanding of ideally both traditional and digital assets operations coupled with large institutional experience. The Digital Asset Operations team is responsible for assisting in the design and ultimate execution of the operational model for State Street’s sub-custody and self-custody within Global Delivery as part of delivering the enterprise strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate seeking new opportunities to further develop your existing talents and skills to build the future digital infrastructure of financial markets from the ground up.
You will report directly to the Assistant Vice President of Digital Asset Operations and collaborate with our dedicated Digital teams in Product Development, IT, Business, Governance & Controls, Risk and Compliance plus our State Street Global Delivery teams to effectively service our Institutional client base. In addition, you will have significant opportunities to collaborate with State Street Digital’s external partners and vendors, from early in the product development cycle right through to testing and implementation within operations.
This unique role requires interest and some working knowledge of traditional investment services business operations – in one of the following areas such as custody, payments, trading, securities servicing, client onboarding, compliance and process documentation – as well as a curiosity for next generation technologies, including distributed ledger technology - DLT, Blockchain, digital custody, cryptocurrencies, digital wallet technology, tokenization and Artificial Intelligence - AI.
Why this role is important to us
This role will have an important part in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen, we need teams like this one to execute swiftly, build strong procedures and processes, and implement a risk management framework to control the operating environment tightly. This role will seek cutting-edge solutions that are straightforward and scalable. It will also help us build resilience and execute day-to-day deliverables with timeliness and accuracy.
What you will be responsible for
As a Digital Asset Operations Senior Associate, you will
- Identify control process improvements relevant to the role by challenging the design and implementation of related self-custody processes, procedures and other documentation required for smooth operations
- Execute our Digital in-scope functions in this new cross-functional Digital team employing a risk and controls mindset
- You will be responsible for understanding and executing operational procedures specific to Digital Asset Operations
- Build functional and technical knowledge across traditional and digital custody and sub-custody
- Ensure KPIs are achieved and deliver seamless day-to-day delivery of services with periodic reviews
- Provide regular communication and reporting updates to ensure full transparency and clarity of workstream delivery to digital asset operations leadership teams
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
- Creative problem-solving and analysis skills to help build solutions
- Constructively challenge the status quo; collaborate with State Street Product teams, Compliance and State Street Global Delivery SMEs as “one team” to help accelerate product development and delivery cycles
- Ability to implement innovative products in a start-up like culture (preferably within large, complex organizations)
- Ability to work independently and show initiative when needed
- Work effectively with peers across globally distributed teams to achieve common goals
- Ability to contribute to multiple projects implementation concurrently and prioritize work accordingly
- Process execution experience
- Some experience in operations, business controls, BUAT or client service for traditional and/or digital products
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline
- Ability to excel when faced with the unknown and challenged to develop new ways
- Excellent communication and escalation ability
- Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and external stakeholders
- Hands-on experience with digital assets and wallets, distributed ledger technology, tokenization is preferred
Salary Range:
$52,000 - $84,760 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Asset Manager
Target firms with established OPT hiring pipelines
Large investment managers and REITs hire OPT students regularly and have HR processes built for work authorization. Smaller boutiques may be willing but lack the infrastructure, which slows your start date and increases risk.
Lead with your CFA progress in every application
Asset management is credential-driven. Mentioning CFA Level I passage or enrollment signals long-term commitment to the field and makes sponsorship conversations easier, since employers see you as a candidate worth the immigration investment.
Apply at least 90 days before your OPT EAD expires
Asset manager hiring processes often include multiple interview rounds and committee approval. Starting your search early gives employers enough runway to hire you and, if needed, file an H-1B visa petition before your authorization lapses.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility before interviewing
Finance and economics degrees from STEM-designated programs qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving employers a three-year window. Confirming this upfront changes how firms assess the sponsorship timeline and reduces hesitation.
Frame your international perspective as a portfolio asset
Firms managing global or emerging-market portfolios value analysts who understand cross-border capital flows firsthand. Connecting your background to the firm's investment mandate makes you a strategic hire, not just an OPT accommodation.
Prepare a concise OPT explainer for non-specialist interviewers
Portfolio managers and team leads often have no immigration background. A one-paragraph summary covering your authorized work period, STEM extension eligibility, and next visa step helps them advocate internally without needing HR to explain it first.
Asset Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Asset Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Yes. Asset manager positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field, which satisfies USCIS specialty occupation criteria. Roles involving portfolio analysis, risk assessment, or investment strategy consistently qualify. Generalist management titles with no specific degree requirement can be harder to support, so job descriptions matter.
How do I find Asset Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for F-1 OPT students, so every role you see is posted by employers willing to work with your authorization status. Searching by job title on Migrate Mate surfaces firms that have already opted into OPT-friendly hiring, which saves time compared to filtering manually across general job boards.
Can I work as an asset manager during the 60-day grace period after my job ends?
No. The 60-day grace period allows you to remain in the U.S. to prepare for departure, change status, or begin a new authorized work period, but you cannot work during it. If you lose an asset management role, you need a new employer-authorized OPT start date or an approved status change before returning to work.
Does my finance or economics degree qualify for STEM OPT extension in asset management?
It depends on whether your specific program holds a STEM designation under the DHS STEM list. Economics degrees from programs classified under CIP code 45.0601 qualify. Finance degrees vary by institution. Check with your DSO to confirm your program's designation before interviewing, since STEM OPT extension eligibility is a significant factor for employers evaluating sponsorship timelines.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my asset management employer is acquired or merged?
If the legal entity employing you changes through an acquisition or merger, your employer of record may change, which can affect your OPT authorization. Notify your DSO immediately and confirm whether you need to update your employment record. If the new entity is materially different, you may need to treat it as a new employer and update your documentation accordingly.