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Human Resources Associate roles frequently appear on OPT-friendly employer lists because HR functions require direct coordination with staff, making remote-only arrangements rare. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations under a relevant degree in human resources, business, or organizational psychology, supporting future H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.
If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.
Skills and Competencies
- 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience in the financial services industry
- Solid working knowledge of capital markets with the ability to apply this knowledge effectively in a client-facing role
- Preferred experience within the corporate finance space, including general corporate exposure or sector-specific experience such as real estate, gaming, homebuilding or chemicals. Additional knowledge within digital infrastructure, or digital finance is a plus
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills applicable to a customer-centric approach
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work effectively under guidance from management
- Collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups
- Proactive mindset with the ability to exercise initiative and resolve issues independently
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience using customer relationship management platforms such as Salesforce is preferred
- Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
Education
Undergraduate or first level degree or equivalent experience, preferably in finance, accounting, business, or economics
Responsibilities
Support regional account management activities by serving as a key point of contact for customer relationships, fee management, and service delivery under guidance from management.
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned portfolio of customers under guidance from direct manager
- Apply corporate finance and sector knowledge, where applicable, to support client interactions, fee discussions, and meetings across relevant industries
- Liaise with external parties to resolve data, billing, and invoice-related inquiries
- Support fee negotiations and fee term arrangements as directed by management while maintaining customer satisfaction and retention
- Coordinate, prepare, and participate in customer meetings including sourcing and collating relevant materials
- Provide support to management on regional account management activities, including the ratings application process and coordination with business development and internal teams
- Respond independently to customer queries, ensuring a high standard of customer-centric service
- Maintain accurate customer agreements and fee information within internal databases and systems
- Collaborate with internal teams including Sales Support, Sales Operations, Billing, and Collections to resolve customer inquiries
- Travel domestically approximately 20% of the time to support customer and business needs
About the Team
The team is responsible for managing and supporting client relationships in the corporate finance space across the region, ensuring a high-quality customer experience throughout the ratings lifecycle. By joining the team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across commercial, analytical, and operational functions while contributing to client retention, revenue integrity, and the continued adoption of efficient and responsible digital and AI-enabled ways of working.
For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $94,500.00 - $137,100.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.
Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.
If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.
Skills and Competencies
- 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience in the financial services industry
- Solid working knowledge of capital markets with the ability to apply this knowledge effectively in a client-facing role
- Preferred experience within the corporate finance space, including general corporate exposure or sector-specific experience such as real estate, gaming, homebuilding or chemicals. Additional knowledge within digital infrastructure, or digital finance is a plus
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills applicable to a customer-centric approach
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work effectively under guidance from management
- Collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups
- Proactive mindset with the ability to exercise initiative and resolve issues independently
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience using customer relationship management platforms such as Salesforce is preferred
- Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
Education
Undergraduate or first level degree or equivalent experience, preferably in finance, accounting, business, or economics
Responsibilities
Support regional account management activities by serving as a key point of contact for customer relationships, fee management, and service delivery under guidance from management.
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned portfolio of customers under guidance from direct manager
- Apply corporate finance and sector knowledge, where applicable, to support client interactions, fee discussions, and meetings across relevant industries
- Liaise with external parties to resolve data, billing, and invoice-related inquiries
- Support fee negotiations and fee term arrangements as directed by management while maintaining customer satisfaction and retention
- Coordinate, prepare, and participate in customer meetings including sourcing and collating relevant materials
- Provide support to management on regional account management activities, including the ratings application process and coordination with business development and internal teams
- Respond independently to customer queries, ensuring a high standard of customer-centric service
- Maintain accurate customer agreements and fee information within internal databases and systems
- Collaborate with internal teams including Sales Support, Sales Operations, Billing, and Collections to resolve customer inquiries
- Travel domestically approximately 20% of the time to support customer and business needs
About the Team
The team is responsible for managing and supporting client relationships in the corporate finance space across the region, ensuring a high-quality customer experience throughout the ratings lifecycle. By joining the team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across commercial, analytical, and operational functions while contributing to client retention, revenue integrity, and the continued adoption of efficient and responsible digital and AI-enabled ways of working.
For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $94,500.00 - $137,100.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.
Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Human Resources Associate
Target employers with established HR departments
Large companies with dedicated HR teams are more likely to have sponsorship infrastructure in place. Mid-size and enterprise employers in healthcare, tech, and financial services regularly hire HR Associates on OPT and extend sponsorship for high-performing staff.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
H-1B visa eligibility requires your role to qualify as a specialty occupation. A degree in human resources, organizational psychology, or business administration directly supports that case. Highlight this alignment explicitly when applying and during interviews with recruiters.
Start your OPT job search at least 90 days before graduation
HR hiring cycles move slowly. Applying early gives you time to clear background checks, complete onboarding paperwork, and negotiate a start date that aligns with your OPT authorization window before your program end date passes.
Ask about STEM OPT extension eligibility at STEM-adjacent employers
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like industrial-organizational psychology or information systems, some HR Associate roles at qualifying employers may support a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer.
Emphasize compliance and employment law coursework on your resume
HR departments value candidates who understand employment regulations. Listing coursework in labor law, employee relations, or HR compliance signals you can contribute immediately and demonstrates the specialized knowledge employers associate with sponsored professionals worth retaining long term.
Discuss sponsorship intentions early but professionally
Raise your OPT status during the offer stage, not after signing. Ask directly whether the company has sponsored HR professionals for H-1B visas before. Employers who have done it previously are significantly more likely to do it again for the right candidate.
Human Resources Associate OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Human Resources Associate roles qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, Human Resources Associate positions qualify for OPT as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. Degrees in human resources management, business administration, organizational psychology, or a closely related field satisfy the practical training requirement. Your DSO can confirm the connection between your specific degree and the role before you accept an offer.
Can I get STEM OPT extension as a Human Resources Associate?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If your bachelor's or master's degree is in a STEM-designated field such as industrial-organizational psychology, information systems, or applied statistics, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, your HR role may qualify. Standard HR or business administration degrees are not STEM-designated, so the 24-month extension would not apply in those cases.
How do I find Human Resources Associate jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and lists HR Associate roles from employers who are open to sponsoring international candidates. Filtering by visa type saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to find roles where your OPT status is not a disqualifier from the start.
Will employers sponsor an H-1B visa for a Human Resources Associate?
Some will, particularly larger organizations with established immigration programs. HR Associate roles can qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as human resources or organizational behavior. Employers in healthcare, financial services, and technology tend to have the legal infrastructure to file H-1B petitions for HR staff they want to retain beyond OPT.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my employer files my H-1B petition?
If you are on standard OPT, your authorization ends on the expiration date on your EAD card. You cannot legally work after that date without a new status unless a timely-filed cap-gap applies. If you are on STEM OPT and your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires, the cap-gap provision extends your work authorization automatically while the petition is pending. Talk to your DSO immediately if timing becomes a concern.