OPT Investment Banking Associate Jobs
Investment Banking Associate jobs on OPT require employers who sponsor H-1B visas, since most roles last well beyond the standard 12-month OPT period. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field, so finance and quantitative graduates often qualify for 24 additional months of work authorization.
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The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
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Regular or Temporary: Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
Responsible for providing client relationship management and investment banking services including strategic advisory services to corporate and private equity clients related to buyside and sellside M&A, debt and equity capital raising, designated by industry/sector. Industry coverage includes industrials, financial sponsors, consumer and retail, healthcare, financial institutions, energy, and technology, media and telecom. Senior investment banking professionals are expected, over time, to generate a balanced mix of M&A, debt and equity capital raising of $7 million to $30 million subject to the attributes of their sector coverage. In addition, senior investment banking professionals are expected to "sell the bank" by appropriately positioning the banks treasury and payment solutions product suite as well as floating rate and F/X, private wealth, insurance and other services. Senior investment banking professionals are also expected to serve the bank's corporate banking and commercial clients with strategic advisory and the aforementioned traditional investment banking services in partnership with the primary Commercial and Corporate Banking coverage professionals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
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Works closely with senior CIB professionals
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Performs assigned duties with some independence, including but not limited to, due diligence, document processing, financial modeling, statistical analysis, research, and presentation development
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Serve as a member of merger and acquisition and capital raising transaction teams, providing credit underwriting support, drafting information memoranda, developing management and investor presentations
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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BA/BS degree
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Proven analytical ability and attention to detail
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Solid leadership and interpersonal skills
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Proven ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
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Strong written and oral communication skills
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1 year of related work experience since graduation from an undergraduate program
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of related work experience since graduation from an undergraduate program
The annual base salary for this position is $105,000
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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INTRODUCTION
The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
Need Help?
If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
Responsible for providing client relationship management and investment banking services including strategic advisory services to corporate and private equity clients related to buyside and sellside M&A, debt and equity capital raising, designated by industry/sector. Industry coverage includes industrials, financial sponsors, consumer and retail, healthcare, financial institutions, energy, and technology, media and telecom. Senior investment banking professionals are expected, over time, to generate a balanced mix of M&A, debt and equity capital raising of $7 million to $30 million subject to the attributes of their sector coverage. In addition, senior investment banking professionals are expected to "sell the bank" by appropriately positioning the banks treasury and payment solutions product suite as well as floating rate and F/X, private wealth, insurance and other services. Senior investment banking professionals are also expected to serve the bank's corporate banking and commercial clients with strategic advisory and the aforementioned traditional investment banking services in partnership with the primary Commercial and Corporate Banking coverage professionals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
-
Works closely with senior CIB professionals
-
Performs assigned duties with some independence, including but not limited to, due diligence, document processing, financial modeling, statistical analysis, research, and presentation development
-
Serve as a member of merger and acquisition and capital raising transaction teams, providing credit underwriting support, drafting information memoranda, developing management and investor presentations
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-
BA/BS degree
-
Proven analytical ability and attention to detail
-
Solid leadership and interpersonal skills
-
Proven ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
-
Strong written and oral communication skills
-
1 year of related work experience since graduation from an undergraduate program
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of related work experience since graduation from an undergraduate program
The annual base salary for this position is $105,000
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Investment Banking Associate
Target banks with established H-1B track records
Bulge bracket and large middle market banks file H-1B petitions every year. Focus your search on firms with consistent sponsorship history rather than boutiques, which rarely have the legal infrastructure to support visa filings.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like finance, mathematics, or computer science, you may qualify for a 24-month extension. Confirm your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code with your DSO before interviewing.
Address sponsorship directly in interviews
Investment banking recruiters assess long-term fit. Being upfront about your OPT timeline and H-1B cap eligibility removes uncertainty. Firms that sponsor regularly expect this conversation and will not penalize you for raising it.
Time your applications around the H-1B lottery cycle
H-1B registration opens in March. If your OPT expires in late 2026, aim to have an offer before January so your employer can file in time. Misaligned timelines are one of the most common reasons OPT candidates lose offers.
Leverage your technical finance skills as a differentiator
Strong financial modeling, DCF analysis, and LBO skills reduce employer hesitation around sponsorship costs. Firms weigh the cost of immigration filings against the value of the hire, so technical excellence strengthens your sponsorship case.
Network inside banks before relying on formal applications
Most investment banking associate roles are filled through referrals or on-campus recruiting pipelines. Informational conversations with analysts and associates who navigated OPT themselves give you insight into which groups actively support international hires.
Investment Banking Associate OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Investment Banking Associate on OPT?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment directly related to your degree, which covers Investment Banking Associate roles for graduates in finance, economics, accounting, and related fields. Your job duties must connect to your field of study, and you must begin employment within the authorized OPT period on your EAD card.
Do investment banks typically sponsor H-1B visas for OPT candidates?
Large banks, including bulge bracket firms and major regional banks, regularly sponsor H-1B visas for high-performing associates. Boutique firms are less predictable. The most reliable way to identify sponsoring employers is to search Migrate Mate, which filters investment banking roles by visa sponsorship availability so you are not wasting applications on firms that will not sponsor.
Does an Investment Banking Associate role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If your undergraduate or graduate degree carries a STEM CIP code, such as finance, applied mathematics, statistics, or financial engineering, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO and confirm your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, which is required for STEM OPT approval.
What happens to my OPT status if I change banks or get laid off?
You have a 90-day unemployment buffer during your OPT period. If you lose your position, you must secure a new role within 90 days or your OPT status becomes invalid. Report the change to your DSO promptly. During the job search, Migrate Mate is a focused resource for finding OPT-friendly investment banking roles quickly.
Will working long hours in investment banking affect my OPT compliance?
No, OPT does not cap working hours for post-completion students. You are authorized for full-time employment, and investment banking's demanding schedule creates no compliance issues. The requirements that matter are that your role relates to your degree field, your employer is legitimate, and you report changes in employment to your DSO within the required timeframe.