Mergers And Acquisitions Jobs for OPT Students
Mergers and acquisitions jobs on OPT sit at the intersection of finance, law, and strategy, making them highly competitive but accessible with the right preparation. Most roles qualify under the finance or business STEM OPT extension categories, giving you up to three years of authorized work to build deal experience in the U.S.
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Duration: 06 Months Contract + Possibility of Extension/FTE
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pay Rate: $60 - $65 hourly
JOB SUMMARY:
Remote, but onsite approximately twice a month, must be local
Key Responsibilities:
- Market Research & Target Screening: Support research activities to help identify potential acquisition targets and compile target lists based on defined criteria.
- Financial Analysis: Assist in preparing financial models and simple valuations to assess the financial health and strategic fit of acquisition prospects.
- Support in developing acquisition strategies
Qualifications
- Proven experience in M&A, corporate finance, or strategy roles within a multinational environment.
- Solid understanding of financial modeling and due diligence processes.
- Knowledge of the Latin American market and experience working across multiple countries in the region preferred.
- Fluent in English, Proficiency in Spanish a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (MBA or equivalent is a plus).
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Job Title: Finance - Mergers and Acquisition
Duration: 06 Months Contract + Possibility of Extension/FTE
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pay Rate: $60 - $65 hourly
JOB SUMMARY:
Remote, but onsite approximately twice a month, must be local
Key Responsibilities:
- Market Research & Target Screening: Support research activities to help identify potential acquisition targets and compile target lists based on defined criteria.
- Financial Analysis: Assist in preparing financial models and simple valuations to assess the financial health and strategic fit of acquisition prospects.
- Support in developing acquisition strategies
Qualifications
- Proven experience in M&A, corporate finance, or strategy roles within a multinational environment.
- Solid understanding of financial modeling and due diligence processes.
- Knowledge of the Latin American market and experience working across multiple countries in the region preferred.
- Fluent in English, Proficiency in Spanish a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (MBA or equivalent is a plus).
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Mergers And Acquisitions
Target boutique M&A advisory firms
Boutique advisory shops often have more flexible hiring timelines than bulge-bracket banks and may be more open to OPT candidates. Smaller teams mean your visa status is less likely to get filtered out early in the process.
Lead with your STEM OPT extension eligibility
If your degree is in finance, economics, or a related STEM field, you qualify for a 24-month OPT extension. Telling employers upfront that you have up to three years of work authorization removes one of their biggest concerns about hiring international candidates.
Quantify deal experience on your resume
M&A interviewers respond to specifics. Include transaction values, deal types, and your role in each process wherever possible. Concrete deal exposure on your resume signals readiness and reduces perceived risk associated with sponsoring an OPT candidate.
Prioritize firms with established H-1B sponsorship history
Financial advisory firms, investment banks, and corporate development teams at large companies have sponsored H-1B visas before and have the infrastructure to do it again. Targeting these employers significantly increases your chances of long-term authorization after OPT ends.
Network into deal teams through professional finance associations
Many M&A hires happen through referrals before a role is ever posted. Connecting with professionals in deal-focused teams at conferences or alumni networks gets your profile in front of decision-makers who have the authority to move on an OPT candidate.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do M&A jobs typically qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated with a STEM-designated degree such as finance, economics, applied mathematics, or a related quantitative field, you qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension regardless of the specific M&A role. Many M&A analysts and associates hold degrees that qualify, making three years of total OPT authorization common in this field.
How do employers in M&A typically view OPT candidates?
Larger financial institutions and corporate development teams with established legal and HR infrastructure generally have more experience hiring OPT candidates than smaller firms. The key concern employers raise is timing: whether your OPT will cover the full analyst or associate program cycle and whether they can sponsor an H-1B afterward. Coming prepared with your exact OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility addresses both concerns directly.
Where is the best place to find M&A jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for roles at employers with a history of sponsoring international candidates. Searching for M&A and corporate development roles on Migrate Mate surfaces opportunities where visa status is less likely to be an automatic disqualifier, saving you from applying to firms with no infrastructure for international hiring.
Can I work on live deals during my OPT period without any restrictions?
Yes. OPT authorizes full-time employment in your field of study, and working on M&A transactions falls squarely within that authorization for finance and business graduates. There are no deal-type restrictions or client exposure limitations tied to your OPT status. The only requirement is that your employment remains directly related to your degree and that you maintain a valid EAD.
What happens to my M&A job if I miss the H-1B lottery after OPT ends?
Missing the H-1B lottery is increasingly common given selection rates around 25%, and most M&A employers with international hiring experience plan for this scenario. Options include a second lottery attempt the following year, exploring O-1A eligibility if you have strong deal credentials, or continuing in a cap-exempt role at a qualifying nonprofit or research institution while waiting. Discussing contingency planning with your employer before the lottery keeps options open.
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