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Banking roles in the U.S. are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in finance, economics, or accounting. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, supporting H-1B visa sponsorship later. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives you real runway to prove your value.
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The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
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Regular or Temporary: Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
Responsible for providing client relationship management and investment banking services including strategic advisory services to corporate and private equity clients related to buyside and sellside M&A, debt and equity capital raising, designated by industry/sector. Industry coverage includes industrials, financial sponsors, consumer and retail, healthcare, financial institutions, energy, and technology, media and telecom. Senior investment banking professionals are expected, over time, to generate a balanced mix of M&A, debt and equity capital raising of $7 million to $30 million subject to the attributes of their sector coverage. In addition, senior investment banking professionals are expected to "sell the bank" by appropriately positioning the banks treasury and payment solutions product suite as well as floating rate and F/X, private wealth, insurance and other services. Senior investment banking professionals are also expected to serve the bank's corporate banking and commercial clients with strategic advisory and the aforementioned traditional investment banking services in partnership with the primary Commercial and Corporate Banking coverage professionals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
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Works closely with senior CIB professionals
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Performs assigned duties with some independence, including but not limited to, due diligence, document processing, financial modeling, statistical analysis, research, and presentation development
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Serve as a member of merger and acquisition and capital raising transaction teams, providing credit underwriting support, drafting information memoranda, developing management and investor presentations
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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BA/BS degree
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Proven analytical ability and attention to detail
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Solid leadership and interpersonal skills
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Proven ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
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Strong written and oral communication skills
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1 year of related work experience since graduation from an undergraduate program
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of related work experience since graduation from an undergraduate program
The annual base salary for this position is $105,000
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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INTRODUCTION
The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
Need Help?
If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
Responsible for providing client relationship management and investment banking services including strategic advisory services to corporate and private equity clients related to buyside and sellside M&A, debt and equity capital raising, designated by industry/sector. Industry coverage includes industrials, financial sponsors, consumer and retail, healthcare, financial institutions, energy, and technology, media and telecom. Senior investment banking professionals are expected, over time, to generate a balanced mix of M&A, debt and equity capital raising of $7 million to $30 million subject to the attributes of their sector coverage. In addition, senior investment banking professionals are expected to "sell the bank" by appropriately positioning the banks treasury and payment solutions product suite as well as floating rate and F/X, private wealth, insurance and other services. Senior investment banking professionals are also expected to serve the bank's corporate banking and commercial clients with strategic advisory and the aforementioned traditional investment banking services in partnership with the primary Commercial and Corporate Banking coverage professionals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
-
Works closely with senior CIB professionals
-
Performs assigned duties with some independence, including but not limited to, due diligence, document processing, financial modeling, statistical analysis, research, and presentation development
-
Serve as a member of merger and acquisition and capital raising transaction teams, providing credit underwriting support, drafting information memoranda, developing management and investor presentations
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-
BA/BS degree
-
Proven analytical ability and attention to detail
-
Solid leadership and interpersonal skills
-
Proven ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
-
Strong written and oral communication skills
-
1 year of related work experience since graduation from an undergraduate program
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of related work experience since graduation from an undergraduate program
The annual base salary for this position is $105,000
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Banking
Target banks with established OPT hiring programs
Large commercial and investment banks hire OPT students regularly and have immigration counsel on retainer. Firms that sponsored H-1B visas in prior years are far more likely to support your transition from OPT to long-term work authorization.
Confirm your degree qualifies your role as a specialty occupation
Banking roles like financial analyst, credit analyst, and compliance officer typically require a specific degree field. Make sure your finance, economics, or accounting degree directly supports the role title you're applying for to strengthen future H-1B petitions.
Apply early to account for OPT processing timelines
USCIS takes 3 to 5 months to process OPT EAD cards. Submit your application as early as 90 days before your program end date so your card arrives before your intended banking start date.
Disclose your OPT status clearly and early
Tell recruiters your authorization type and end date upfront. Banking employers with compliance cultures appreciate transparency, and it filters out firms unwilling to sponsor before you invest time in their interview process.
Understand which banking roles qualify for STEM OPT extension
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like financial mathematics or quantitative finance, roles involving data analysis or financial modeling may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying.
Build relationships with compliance and HR contacts at target firms
Banking HR teams make sponsorship decisions, not just hiring managers. Connecting with people who understand their firm's immigration process helps you surface opportunities and get honest answers about whether sponsorship is realistically on the table.
Banking OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work in banking on OPT without additional authorization?
Yes, your OPT EAD card authorizes you to work for any banking employer in a role related to your degree field. You don't need employer sponsorship to start working. The key requirement is that your banking role must be directly related to your major area of study, which finance, economics, or accounting degrees typically satisfy for analyst and compliance roles.
Do banking employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for OPT workers?
Major banks and financial institutions are among the most active H-1B sponsors in the U.S. Firms like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup file hundreds of H-1B petitions annually. Smaller regional banks sponsor less frequently, so it's worth confirming a firm's sponsorship history before accepting an offer if long-term authorization matters to you.
Where can I find banking jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate lists banking roles from employers familiar with OPT hiring and visa sponsorship. Filtering by visa-friendly employers saves you time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 students navigating OPT, so the listings are relevant to your authorization type.
Does my banking job need to be full-time during OPT?
USCIS requires OPT employment to be at least 20 hours per week. Most banking roles are full-time positions, which satisfies this requirement comfortably. If you're in a part-time contract or rotational role during OPT, track your hours carefully and report any employer changes to your DSO within 10 days to keep your SEVIS record current.
Can I work for a bank overseas while on OPT?
No. OPT authorizes employment inside the United States only. If a banking employer assigns you to an overseas office or remote work based outside the U.S., that work does not count toward your OPT and could jeopardize your status. All employment must occur within the U.S., and your role must relate directly to your degree field.