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Investment roles in asset management, private equity, investment banking, and financial analysis are among the most competitive fields for F-1 OPT students. Many top firms sponsor H-1B visas, making OPT a common entry point. STEM OPT extensions apply if your degree is in finance, economics, or a quantitative field.
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As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.
What’s in it for you?
Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including:
- Flexible paid time off
- Hybrid work schedule
- 401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
- Health & wellbeing benefits
- Parental Leave benefits
- Employee stock purchase plan
Job Description
About the Team
The Investment Governance team is responsible for the first-line governance framework that provides for oversight of the investment lifecycle, operating standards, incident management and effective risk mitigation across Invesco’s global investment platform. The team partners with Investments, Capital Markets, Front Office Operations and LCAR functions to strengthen first-line processes, improve decision-making, ensure appropriate escalation, reporting and oversight.
About the Role
The role supports the design, implementation and ongoing operation of Invesco’s global investment governance framework. This includes the development of robust governance documentation and decision-useful management information, advising governance bodies on potential enhancements to ensure appropriate oversight of risks, coordinating investment incident management and reporting processes, analyzing investment lifecycle events and developing operational playbooks to mitigate risk. Working across Investments, Capital Markets, Front Office Operations and the three lines of defense, the role promotes a multi-layered investment governance approach in support of the delivery of good client outcomes. The position reports to the Global Head of Investment Governance.
Responsibilities of the Role
- Provide first-line ownership of investment-related policies, standards, procedures, and guidance.
- Coordinate the intake, assessment, triage, escalation, and governance of investment and trading incidents.
- Ensure consistency of incident records to support better management information and reporting. Track incident remediation plans, accountable owners, and deadlines, and support the delivery of remediation plans within the first line.
- Map investment lifecycle activities and material risks across relevant asset classes and develop playbooks and checklists to support effective risk management and improved decision-making.
- Produce management information, dashboards, and committee reporting on a variety of governance topics.
- Coordinate engagement with Legal, Compliance, Audit, Risk and Controls Assurance on governance topics and investment process enhancements.
- Support the Global Head of Investment Governance on the execution of investment governance initiatives arising out of the design and implementation of Invesco’s global investment governance framework.
Requirements for the Role
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, risk management, law or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Typically, five or more years of relevant experience in asset management, investment operations, investment risk, operational risk, governance and controls, compliance, internal audit or front-office business management.
- Strong knowledge of the investment lifecycle, including portfolio management, order generation, trading, post-trade activities, investment data and support processes.
- Experience drafting and maintaining investment, trading, risk or control policies and procedures and supporting audit, assurance or governance reviews.
- Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills, with experience producing clear papers, management information, dashboards and senior-management reporting.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Familiarity with investment data, order management systems, operational resilience or regulatory change is advantageous.
- Relevant professional qualification, or progress towards one, such as CFA, FRM, CAIA, CIA, CPA, CISA or an equivalent credential, is preferred.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Worker Type
Employee
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes
Workplace Model
Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other’s growth and development.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.
Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
About Invesco
As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.
What’s in it for you?
Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including:
- Flexible paid time off
- Hybrid work schedule
- 401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
- Health & wellbeing benefits
- Parental Leave benefits
- Employee stock purchase plan
Job Description
About the Team
The Investment Governance team is responsible for the first-line governance framework that provides for oversight of the investment lifecycle, operating standards, incident management and effective risk mitigation across Invesco’s global investment platform. The team partners with Investments, Capital Markets, Front Office Operations and LCAR functions to strengthen first-line processes, improve decision-making, ensure appropriate escalation, reporting and oversight.
About the Role
The role supports the design, implementation and ongoing operation of Invesco’s global investment governance framework. This includes the development of robust governance documentation and decision-useful management information, advising governance bodies on potential enhancements to ensure appropriate oversight of risks, coordinating investment incident management and reporting processes, analyzing investment lifecycle events and developing operational playbooks to mitigate risk. Working across Investments, Capital Markets, Front Office Operations and the three lines of defense, the role promotes a multi-layered investment governance approach in support of the delivery of good client outcomes. The position reports to the Global Head of Investment Governance.
Responsibilities of the Role
- Provide first-line ownership of investment-related policies, standards, procedures, and guidance.
- Coordinate the intake, assessment, triage, escalation, and governance of investment and trading incidents.
- Ensure consistency of incident records to support better management information and reporting. Track incident remediation plans, accountable owners, and deadlines, and support the delivery of remediation plans within the first line.
- Map investment lifecycle activities and material risks across relevant asset classes and develop playbooks and checklists to support effective risk management and improved decision-making.
- Produce management information, dashboards, and committee reporting on a variety of governance topics.
- Coordinate engagement with Legal, Compliance, Audit, Risk and Controls Assurance on governance topics and investment process enhancements.
- Support the Global Head of Investment Governance on the execution of investment governance initiatives arising out of the design and implementation of Invesco’s global investment governance framework.
Requirements for the Role
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, risk management, law or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Typically, five or more years of relevant experience in asset management, investment operations, investment risk, operational risk, governance and controls, compliance, internal audit or front-office business management.
- Strong knowledge of the investment lifecycle, including portfolio management, order generation, trading, post-trade activities, investment data and support processes.
- Experience drafting and maintaining investment, trading, risk or control policies and procedures and supporting audit, assurance or governance reviews.
- Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills, with experience producing clear papers, management information, dashboards and senior-management reporting.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Familiarity with investment data, order management systems, operational resilience or regulatory change is advantageous.
- Relevant professional qualification, or progress towards one, such as CFA, FRM, CAIA, CIA, CPA, CISA or an equivalent credential, is preferred.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Worker Type
Employee
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes
Workplace Model
Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other’s growth and development.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.
Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Investment
Target firms with a strong H-1B sponsorship history
Large asset managers, bulge-bracket banks, and hedge funds sponsor H-1B visas at much higher rates than boutique firms. Check USCIS H-1B disclosure data to verify which employers have sponsored finance and investment roles before applying.
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility early
Finance, economics, and quantitative fields often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is on the STEM designated degree list. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer that depends on extended authorization.
Start your job search at least four months before OPT ends
Investment hiring cycles move quickly but H-1B sponsorship decisions take time internally. Starting early gives employers runway to assess your fit and file the LCA before your OPT authorization expires or the H-1B cap season opens.
Be direct about your OPT timeline in final-round interviews
Waiting until an offer to raise visa status creates friction. In final rounds, confirm the employer sponsors H-1B visas and ask about their internal process. Most large investment firms have structured immigration support through outside counsel.
Highlight quantitative skills that are hard to source domestically
Employers weigh sponsorship costs against candidate value. If your background includes stochastic modeling, derivatives pricing, or machine learning applied to finance, lead with those skills. They make the sponsorship decision easier for hiring managers to justify.
Understand how OPT gap rules affect investment internship transitions
If you convert from an OPT internship to a full-time investment role at the same firm, confirm the employment dates are continuous. Any unauthorized gap between your internship end date and full-time start date can jeopardize your OPT status.
Investment OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work in investment banking or asset management on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Investment banking, asset management, private equity, and financial analysis all qualify as legitimate OPT employment as long as the role is directly related to your degree field. A finance or economics graduate working as an investment analyst meets the relationship requirement. A degree in an unrelated field working in a purely administrative capacity would not.
Do investment firms typically sponsor H-1B visas for OPT employees?
Most large investment firms, including bulge-bracket banks and major asset managers, have established H-1B sponsorship programs. Smaller boutique firms and family offices are less consistent. Before joining, ask HR directly whether the firm has sponsored H-1B visas for roles at your level in the past two years. You can also verify this through USCIS public disclosure data.
Where can I find investment jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters investment roles by visa sponsorship willingness, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't consider OPT candidates. Searching through Migrate Mate saves significant time compared to manually screening general job boards where sponsorship status is rarely disclosed upfront.
Does my finance or economics degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your specific program's CIP code, not just the degree name. Many quantitative finance, financial engineering, mathematical economics, and economics programs are on the STEM designated degree list. General business administration or non-quantitative finance programs often are not. Your DSO can look up your CIP code in SEVIS and confirm eligibility before you make employment decisions based on the extension.
What happens to my OPT if my investment firm offer is rescinded after I've already started the authorization clock?
Your OPT authorization clock continues running from the start date on your EAD regardless of whether you're employed. If an offer is rescinded before your start date, contact your DSO immediately to discuss whether the start date can be amended. Once the EAD start date has passed, the 90-day unemployment limit applies, so finding a new qualifying role quickly is critical.