OPT Investment Banker Jobs
Investment Banker jobs on OPT are available at bulge bracket banks, middle market firms, and boutique advisory shops. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations, making H-1B visa sponsorship a realistic next step. Your 12-month OPT window, plus a 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives you meaningful runway to secure a full-time offer and sponsorship.
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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Responsibilities
- Support the origination and execution of investment banking transaction mandates for large-cap corporate clients in the Industrials sector such as: buy and sell-side M&A, inclusive of cross-border transactions, as well as capital markets processes, including debt and equity offerings.
- Lead due diligence processes for investment banking transactions in the Industrials Sector, such as: buy and sell-side M&A, inclusive of cross-border transactions, as well as capital markets processes, including debt and equity offerings.
- Oversee analysts and associates on client coverage, origination and transaction execution teams.
- Leverage knowledge of companies and trends in the industrials sector to draft and review engagement letters, confidentiality agreements and other documents related to investment banking transactions.
- Attend and oversee client meetings with prospective buyers in sell-side M&A processes, including management presentations and due diligence.
- Support internal transaction and capital commitment committee processes such as Fairness Committee, Equity Commitment Committee and Leveraged Finance Committee.
- Conduct research using Factset, Capital IQ, Bloomberg and Refinitiv to analyze market data and competitive dynamics.
- Remote work may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite.
Required Skills & Experience
- Master's degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related; and
- 3 years of experience in the job offered or a related Finance occupation.
- Must include 3 years of experience in each of the following:
- Global bank/bulge bracket investment banking transactions;
- Executing investment banking transactions and processes in a global firm environment, including both M&A and capital markets products;
- Preparing financial analysis, including detailed valuation analysis, such as: LBO analysis, discounted cash flow, accretion and dilution, IPO pro forma analysis, comparative company analysis, and sum of parts analysis;
- Conducting due diligence in connection with investment banking transactions;
- Preparing materials for clients and participating in client meetings during the course of investment banking deal origination and execution; and,
- Leading teams of junior investment bankers to execute transactions, prepare client materials, and manage transaction processes.
- In the alternative, the employer will accept a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of progressively responsible experience.
- 15% domestic and international travel required, as necessary.
If interested apply online at www.bankofamerica.com/careers or email your resume to bofajobs@bofa.com and reference the job title of the role and requisition number.
EMPLOYER: BofA Securities, Inc.
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Responsibilities
- Support the origination and execution of investment banking transaction mandates for large-cap corporate clients in the Industrials sector such as: buy and sell-side M&A, inclusive of cross-border transactions, as well as capital markets processes, including debt and equity offerings.
- Lead due diligence processes for investment banking transactions in the Industrials Sector, such as: buy and sell-side M&A, inclusive of cross-border transactions, as well as capital markets processes, including debt and equity offerings.
- Oversee analysts and associates on client coverage, origination and transaction execution teams.
- Leverage knowledge of companies and trends in the industrials sector to draft and review engagement letters, confidentiality agreements and other documents related to investment banking transactions.
- Attend and oversee client meetings with prospective buyers in sell-side M&A processes, including management presentations and due diligence.
- Support internal transaction and capital commitment committee processes such as Fairness Committee, Equity Commitment Committee and Leveraged Finance Committee.
- Conduct research using Factset, Capital IQ, Bloomberg and Refinitiv to analyze market data and competitive dynamics.
- Remote work may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite.
Required Skills & Experience
- Master's degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related; and
- 3 years of experience in the job offered or a related Finance occupation.
- Must include 3 years of experience in each of the following:
- Global bank/bulge bracket investment banking transactions;
- Executing investment banking transactions and processes in a global firm environment, including both M&A and capital markets products;
- Preparing financial analysis, including detailed valuation analysis, such as: LBO analysis, discounted cash flow, accretion and dilution, IPO pro forma analysis, comparative company analysis, and sum of parts analysis;
- Conducting due diligence in connection with investment banking transactions;
- Preparing materials for clients and participating in client meetings during the course of investment banking deal origination and execution; and,
- Leading teams of junior investment bankers to execute transactions, prepare client materials, and manage transaction processes.
- In the alternative, the employer will accept a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of progressively responsible experience.
- 15% domestic and international travel required, as necessary.
If interested apply online at www.bankofamerica.com/careers or email your resume to bofajobs@bofa.com and reference the job title of the role and requisition number.
EMPLOYER: BofA Securities, Inc.
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Investment Banker
Target firms with H-1B sponsorship history
Bulge bracket banks like Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley have consistent H-1B visa sponsorship track records. Prioritize employers with documented filings over firms where sponsorship is uncertain. Smaller boutiques may sponsor but often lack established immigration infrastructure.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Finance and economics degrees are not automatically STEM-designated. If your degree is in financial engineering, computational finance, or applied mathematics, you may qualify for 24 additional months. Check your program's CIP code with your DSO before assuming STEM eligibility.
Raise sponsorship early in the recruiting process
Investment banking recruiting moves fast. Raise your OPT status during informational conversations, not after receiving an offer. Banks with structured programs expect this question and can confirm sponsorship intent before you invest time in their pipeline.
Understand the H-1B lottery timeline relative to your OPT end date
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start. If your OPT expires before October 1, your employer may need to file a cap-gap extension. Map your OPT expiration date against this timeline before accepting any offer.
Treat the CFA as a sponsorship signal to employers
Pursuing CFA Level I or II while on OPT demonstrates long-term commitment to the U.S. finance market. Many sponsors view professional credentials as evidence of intent to build a career domestically, which strengthens the business case for sponsoring your H-1B.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly investment banking roles
Migrate Mate filters investment banking jobs by visa sponsorship status, saving you from applying to firms that won't sponsor OPT candidates. Browse roles specifically posted for F-1 OPT students rather than sorting through unfiltered listings manually.
Investment Banker OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Investment Banker on OPT?
Yes. Investment banking roles at registered financial firms qualify as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, which aligns directly with OPT eligibility requirements. Your OPT Employment Authorization Document authorizes full-time work, and the role's analytical and advisory nature satisfies the specialty occupation standard that banks use when later filing your H-1B petition.
Do investment banks typically sponsor H-1B visas for OPT students?
Major banks including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America have well-established H-1B sponsorship programs and file petitions for qualifying analysts and associates annually. Sponsorship rates at boutique and middle market firms vary significantly. Reviewing a firm's prior H-1B filings through Department of Labor disclosure data can help you assess their sponsorship history before applying.
Where can I find investment banking jobs that sponsor OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate lists investment banking roles filtered by visa sponsorship willingness, which is the most efficient way to identify firms actively open to OPT candidates. General job boards mix sponsored and non-sponsored roles with no easy way to distinguish them, meaning significant time is spent screening out employers who won't sponsor before you even reach the application stage.
Does a finance or economics degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension in investment banking?
A standard finance or economics degree typically does not qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Degrees in financial engineering, quantitative finance, computational finance, or applied mathematics often carry STEM-designated CIP codes and may qualify. Confirm your specific program's CIP code with your Designated School Official, as eligibility depends on your institution's designation, not the subject matter alone.
What happens to my OPT status if I switch banks during my authorization period?
You can change employers during OPT, but you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days and update your SEVP portal record. There is no grace period for unreported unemployment beyond 90 cumulative days, so gaps between positions count against your limit. If your new employer plans to sponsor your H-1B, they must file a fresh petition since prior employer sponsorship does not transfer.