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Data Analyst Lead roles on OPT require employers who can sponsor H-1B visa, as most positions involve leading analytics teams and fall squarely within specialty occupation criteria. Your 12-month OPT period (29 months with STEM extension) gives you time to prove your value before the H-1B lottery.
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Division: Operations
This position will be posted for a minimum of five calendar days internally. All internal applicants are required to inform your current supervisor/manager prior to applying. Internal applicants are required to be in "good standing" in your current role, which is defined as a performance rating of “met all objectives” or higher. You cannot be on a current performance improvement plan or written warning for any reason and must have been in your current role for a minimum of 6 months, unless otherwise approved for an early transfer by your current leader and the People Department.
Your opportunity
This role is responsible for producing, reviewing, and enhancing reporting materials used by Fund Boards, committees, senior management, and other key stakeholders.
- Lead the preparation and delivery of reporting materials for Fund Boards, committees, senior management, and other key stakeholders.
- Serve as a primary reviewer of reports and supporting data to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures and controls.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex reporting, data, and process issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead and support internal committee meetings, including agenda development, materials preparation, and follow-up activities.
- Analyze reporting requirements and stakeholder feedback to recommend and implement report enhancements.
- Maintain, update, and improve reporting templates, processes, and documentation.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to reporting activities.
- Identify and support automation and process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve report quality.
- Conduct ad hoc reporting, research, and analysis to support business initiatives and stakeholder requests.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
What to expect when you join our firm
- Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
- Generous Holiday policies
- Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to Wellhub
- Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
- Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
- Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
- Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
- Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours
Must have skills
- Strong understanding of mutual fund and ETF structures, operations, performance measures, and asset management operations.
- Demonstrated experience producing, reviewing, and validating complex reports and data-driven deliverables for board, committee, executive, or regulatory reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large volumes of information, identify key insights, and recommend solutions.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a proven ability to identify inconsistencies, validate data, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams, external service providers, and business partners.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and sound judgment.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Nice to have skills
- Experience with data automation, workflow tools, or business intelligence/reporting platforms, such as Alteryx, Power BI, and Microsoft Copilot.
Supervisory responsibilities
- No
Potential for growth
- Mentoring
- Leadership development programs
- Regular training
- Career development services
- Continuing education courses
Compensation information
The base salary range for this position is $90k - $105k. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This role will remain open until November 30, 2026.
Colorado law requires an estimated closing date for job postings. Please don't be discouraged from applying if you see this date has passed.
At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com.
LI-MM1 #LI-Hybrid
Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance.
Benefits: Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
Recruiter: Morgan Magness
People Business Partner: Tanya Temchenko
Hiring Manager: Kimberly Buono
Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).
You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position.
You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.
Nearest Major Market: Denver
City: Denver
Division: Operations
This position will be posted for a minimum of five calendar days internally. All internal applicants are required to inform your current supervisor/manager prior to applying. Internal applicants are required to be in "good standing" in your current role, which is defined as a performance rating of “met all objectives” or higher. You cannot be on a current performance improvement plan or written warning for any reason and must have been in your current role for a minimum of 6 months, unless otherwise approved for an early transfer by your current leader and the People Department.
Your opportunity
This role is responsible for producing, reviewing, and enhancing reporting materials used by Fund Boards, committees, senior management, and other key stakeholders.
- Lead the preparation and delivery of reporting materials for Fund Boards, committees, senior management, and other key stakeholders.
- Serve as a primary reviewer of reports and supporting data to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures and controls.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex reporting, data, and process issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead and support internal committee meetings, including agenda development, materials preparation, and follow-up activities.
- Analyze reporting requirements and stakeholder feedback to recommend and implement report enhancements.
- Maintain, update, and improve reporting templates, processes, and documentation.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to reporting activities.
- Identify and support automation and process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve report quality.
- Conduct ad hoc reporting, research, and analysis to support business initiatives and stakeholder requests.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
What to expect when you join our firm
- Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
- Generous Holiday policies
- Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to Wellhub
- Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
- Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
- Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
- Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
- Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours
Must have skills
- Strong understanding of mutual fund and ETF structures, operations, performance measures, and asset management operations.
- Demonstrated experience producing, reviewing, and validating complex reports and data-driven deliverables for board, committee, executive, or regulatory reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large volumes of information, identify key insights, and recommend solutions.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a proven ability to identify inconsistencies, validate data, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams, external service providers, and business partners.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and sound judgment.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Nice to have skills
- Experience with data automation, workflow tools, or business intelligence/reporting platforms, such as Alteryx, Power BI, and Microsoft Copilot.
Supervisory responsibilities
- No
Potential for growth
- Mentoring
- Leadership development programs
- Regular training
- Career development services
- Continuing education courses
Compensation information
The base salary range for this position is $90k - $105k. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This role will remain open until November 30, 2026.
Colorado law requires an estimated closing date for job postings. Please don't be discouraged from applying if you see this date has passed.
At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com.
LI-MM1 #LI-Hybrid
Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance.
Benefits: Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
Recruiter: Morgan Magness
People Business Partner: Tanya Temchenko
Hiring Manager: Kimberly Buono
Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).
You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position.
You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.
Nearest Major Market: Denver
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Data Analyst Lead
Target companies with active H-1B filing history
Focus on employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for data roles in the past. Companies with a track record of sponsoring analysts are far more likely to continue doing so than those filing for the first time.
Apply for the STEM OPT extension before your standard OPT expires
If your degree is in a STEM field like statistics, computer science, or data science, file for the 24-month extension at least 90 days before your OPT end date. This gives you two additional H-1B lottery cycles.
Lead with business impact, not just technical skills
Data Analyst Lead candidates who quantify outcomes, revenue influenced, cost savings identified, team productivity improved, are more likely to secure sponsorship offers. Employers need to justify visa costs with demonstrable business value from your work.
Clarify the specialty occupation case early in hiring conversations
Data Analyst Lead roles typically require a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, which satisfies H-1B specialty occupation requirements. Confirm the employer understands this before investing time in multi-round interviews with sponsorship-reluctant companies.
Prioritize companies already familiar with OPT and STEM extension timelines
Some employers confuse OPT with full work authorization. Seek out HR teams at mid-to-large companies that already have processes for onboarding international employees, as these companies handle OPT employment authorization paperwork without hesitation.
Use your lead-level title to negotiate sponsorship commitment upfront
A lead title signals seniority and is harder to replace than an individual contributor role. Use that leverage to raise H-1B sponsorship early in offer negotiations, framing it as a straightforward retention investment rather than an exceptional ask.
Data Analyst Lead OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Analyst Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Data Analyst Lead positions almost always qualify because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as statistics, computer science, mathematics, or data science. USCIS considers the requirement for field-specific theoretical knowledge a strong indicator of specialty occupation status, which is the foundation of any H-1B petition your employer files.
How long can I work as a Data Analyst Lead on OPT before needing H-1B sponsorship?
If your degree is in a STEM field, you have up to 36 months total: 12 months of standard OPT plus a 24-month STEM extension. That covers three H-1B lottery cycles starting April 1 each year, with employment beginning October 1 if selected. Non-STEM graduates have 12 months only, covering one lottery cycle.
Where can I find Data Analyst Lead jobs that offer OPT and H-1B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to sponsoring work visas. Browsing Data Analyst Lead roles on Migrate Mate lets you focus your search on companies already familiar with OPT employment authorization rather than spending hours screening employers who will decline to sponsor.
Can I change employers as a Data Analyst Lead during my OPT period?
Yes, but each job change requires you to update your employment record with your DSO within 10 days using the SEVP portal. Your new role must also be directly related to your degree field and must be at least 20 hours per week to count as valid OPT employment. Gaps longer than 90 days in cumulative unemployment can jeopardize your OPT status.
Will my employer's size affect their willingness to sponsor H-1B for a Data Analyst Lead role?
Company size matters in practice more than legally. Large employers with dedicated HR and legal teams typically have established H-1B processes and absorb the filing costs without hesitation. Startups and small companies may be willing but less equipped to manage the process. Mid-sized companies with existing international employees often represent the best balance of sponsorship willingness and organizational stability.