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Finance roles in investment banking, asset management, and corporate finance regularly sponsor OPT students, particularly those with quantitative or accounting backgrounds. Most employers expect STEM OPT students to file for the 24-month extension before their initial 12 months expire, so timing your job search early matters.
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Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we serve.
What You Will Do:
National Louis University is seeking applicants interested in joining our team as a Student Finance Representative. This position is responsible for reviewing student files, evaluating financial aid applications, awarding and advising students on their eligibility for Title IV funding. Positions assigned to this classification will have a high technical knowledge of financial aid programs and procedures to independently assist students and peers over the phone and via electronic correspondence.
The position requires analytical skills and the ability to work independently and with a sense of urgency. In addition, the position requires that all job responsibilities are completed accurately and compliantly in accordance with Title IV regulations.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Comply with all Federal, State, and institutional policies and procedures. Ability to understand and interpret Title IV regulations. Ensure NLU’s continued compliance as established by accrediting agencies, state entities and current established company targets. Review all student financial aid files for completeness, accuracy and ensure verification requirements are met. Perform outreach to students as needed in order to advise them on their financial aid eligibility and potential funding options. Post related award data into student information system to ensure timely and accurate disbursements.
- Calculate award grant and loan eligibility using a borrower based academic year (BBAY) or standard academic year (SAY) and certify federal and private student loans. Maintain knowledge of Federal Student Aid and internal University awarding, disbursing, and refund regulations. Perform verification of student financial aid eligibility as needed. Maintain and coordinate awarding and student aging reports and actively outreach students to resolve issues.
- Accurately advise students on BBAY and SAY loan eligibility. Review, analyze, and provide solutions to escalated student issues and communicate proposed solutions back to the appropriate party. Identify areas of opportunities to management and work on developing potential solutions.
- Ensure ethical and accurate documentation and record keeping which meets all company and regulatory agency standards. Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers via phone and email. Participate as an active team member of the Student Finance Office and ensure active communication and cohesive working relationships with all other departments.
- May manage student workers as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, High School diploma or GED considered with several years of experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of related experience in higher education or related field.
- Customer Focus: Personally demonstrates that external (or internal) customers are a high priority. Identifies customer needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner. Anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the customer. Keeps customers informed about the status of pending actions and inquires about customer satisfaction with products or services.
- Flexibility: Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing conditions and demands. Discusses change as a necessary and inevitable aspect of organizational life as well as an opportunity to learn new things. Has a similar view and approach to potentially stressful situations. Invests personal energy toward accepting and adapting to change that others use toward resisting or resenting it.
- Problem Solving: Takes a proactive approach to anticipating and preventing problems. When problems occur, defines those problems, investigates obstacles, gathers relevant information, decides whether solving the problem should be a group decision, generates and analyzes alternate solutions and arrives at a workable solution.
- Quality of Work: Has established a track record of producing work that is highly accurate, demonstrates attention to detail and reflects well on the organization. Is personally committed to high quality work and encourages others to have similar standards.
NLU Inclusion Statement:
National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time staff benefits can be found here.
The salary range of the grade for this position is $20.16 to $28.22 per hour (typical workweek is 37.5 hours). Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to: budgetary considerations, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please include the following along with your application:
- Resume (Required)
- Cover Letter (Optional)
- Current NLU employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form
Overview:
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we serve.
What You Will Do:
National Louis University is seeking applicants interested in joining our team as a Student Finance Representative. This position is responsible for reviewing student files, evaluating financial aid applications, awarding and advising students on their eligibility for Title IV funding. Positions assigned to this classification will have a high technical knowledge of financial aid programs and procedures to independently assist students and peers over the phone and via electronic correspondence.
The position requires analytical skills and the ability to work independently and with a sense of urgency. In addition, the position requires that all job responsibilities are completed accurately and compliantly in accordance with Title IV regulations.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Comply with all Federal, State, and institutional policies and procedures. Ability to understand and interpret Title IV regulations. Ensure NLU’s continued compliance as established by accrediting agencies, state entities and current established company targets. Review all student financial aid files for completeness, accuracy and ensure verification requirements are met. Perform outreach to students as needed in order to advise them on their financial aid eligibility and potential funding options. Post related award data into student information system to ensure timely and accurate disbursements.
- Calculate award grant and loan eligibility using a borrower based academic year (BBAY) or standard academic year (SAY) and certify federal and private student loans. Maintain knowledge of Federal Student Aid and internal University awarding, disbursing, and refund regulations. Perform verification of student financial aid eligibility as needed. Maintain and coordinate awarding and student aging reports and actively outreach students to resolve issues.
- Accurately advise students on BBAY and SAY loan eligibility. Review, analyze, and provide solutions to escalated student issues and communicate proposed solutions back to the appropriate party. Identify areas of opportunities to management and work on developing potential solutions.
- Ensure ethical and accurate documentation and record keeping which meets all company and regulatory agency standards. Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers via phone and email. Participate as an active team member of the Student Finance Office and ensure active communication and cohesive working relationships with all other departments.
- May manage student workers as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, High School diploma or GED considered with several years of experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of related experience in higher education or related field.
- Customer Focus: Personally demonstrates that external (or internal) customers are a high priority. Identifies customer needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner. Anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the customer. Keeps customers informed about the status of pending actions and inquires about customer satisfaction with products or services.
- Flexibility: Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing conditions and demands. Discusses change as a necessary and inevitable aspect of organizational life as well as an opportunity to learn new things. Has a similar view and approach to potentially stressful situations. Invests personal energy toward accepting and adapting to change that others use toward resisting or resenting it.
- Problem Solving: Takes a proactive approach to anticipating and preventing problems. When problems occur, defines those problems, investigates obstacles, gathers relevant information, decides whether solving the problem should be a group decision, generates and analyzes alternate solutions and arrives at a workable solution.
- Quality of Work: Has established a track record of producing work that is highly accurate, demonstrates attention to detail and reflects well on the organization. Is personally committed to high quality work and encourages others to have similar standards.
NLU Inclusion Statement:
National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time staff benefits can be found here.
The salary range of the grade for this position is $20.16 to $28.22 per hour (typical workweek is 37.5 hours). Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to: budgetary considerations, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please include the following along with your application:
- Resume (Required)
- Cover Letter (Optional)
- Current NLU employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Finance
Target firms with established OPT hiring pipelines
Large banks, asset managers, and financial services firms hire OPT students regularly and have HR processes built around work authorization. Smaller boutiques may be open to sponsorship but require more education during the offer stage.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
Finance degrees from AACSB-accredited programs often qualify as STEM under CIP code 52.0801. Confirm with your DSO before interviewing so you can accurately tell employers you're eligible for the 24-month STEM extension.
Understand your OPT authorization timeline before applying
Your EAD card must arrive before your start date. Apply for OPT at least 90 days before graduation and account for USCIS processing times of three to five months when negotiating a start date with finance employers.
Frame H-1B sponsorship as a future step, not an immediate burden
You have up to three years of OPT work authorization before H-1B visa sponsorship is needed. Addressing this proactively in interviews, rather than waiting for employers to raise it, signals maturity and helps move conversations forward.
Pursue CFA or CPA credentials to strengthen your sponsorship case
Finance employers weigh long-term investment when deciding to sponsor. Candidates progressing through the CFA or CPA exams demonstrate commitment to the field, which makes the cost and effort of future H-1B sponsorship easier to justify internally.
Apply to rotational and analyst programs, not just open requisitions
Structured analyst and rotational programs at major financial institutions are designed for recent graduates and often have compliance teams already familiar with OPT and H-1B processes, making sponsorship conversations significantly smoother.
Finance OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work in finance roles in the United States?
Yes. F-1 students with an active EAD card can work in finance roles including investment banking, financial analysis, corporate finance, and asset management. Your employment must be directly related to your field of study. Finance and accounting degrees satisfy this requirement for most finance job titles, though your DSO can confirm eligibility for your specific situation.
Do finance employers commonly sponsor OPT students?
Many do, particularly large financial institutions, asset managers, and publicly traded corporations with established HR and legal teams. Firms that hire through structured analyst programs are especially familiar with OPT work authorization. You can browse finance roles from OPT-friendly employers on Migrate Mate, which filters for companies actively hiring international students.
Is a finance degree eligible for the STEM OPT 24-month extension?
It depends on your specific program's CIP code. Quantitative finance, financial mathematics, and financial engineering programs frequently qualify as STEM. General finance and business administration degrees may not. Check with your DSO and review your program's CIP code against the DHS STEM designated degree list before assuming you qualify for the extension.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I lose my finance job?
You have a 90-day unemployment buffer during your initial OPT period. STEM OPT extension holders get an additional 60 days, for a total of 150 days across the full OPT period. You must report any unemployment to your DSO through your SEVP portal. Exceeding the limit puts your F-1 status at risk, so re-entering the job search quickly is important.
Can I work as a contractor or consultant on OPT in finance?
Yes, but with conditions. OPT allows contract and consulting work as long as the work is directly related to your degree field and you are actively engaged in work that qualifies, not just on a roster. Self-employment is also permitted on OPT. STEM OPT extension holders must have a formal training plan in place with a qualifying employer, which limits pure independent contracting arrangements.