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National Account Director jobs are senior sales leadership roles that typically require a relevant bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students. Your OPT work authorization is valid for up to 12 months, with a 24-month STEM extension available if your degree qualifies.
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About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. A&M is different by design: we give people ownership and impact from day one, fuel development through real opportunity, and provide direct access to leaders who invest in our growth. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape our industry. Guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative, globally minded environment is why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
At A&M you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of supportive and motivated professionals that love to share their knowledge and depth of industry experience with others. A&M's Disputes and Investigations practice comprises professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, who bring and share their deep expertise in conducting investigations and delivering expert witness reports. We have an inclusive developmental environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow. Our culture is characterized by openness and entrepreneurial thinking, with a foundation of mutual respect and high-quality standards for our work. We strive to remove bureaucracy in favor of recognizing effort and results through advancement opportunities and a motivating performance-based reward structure.
How you will contribute
With the rapidly changing geopolitical environment, competition for sensitive technologies, and risks associated with potential exploitation of sensitive personal and business data, demand for national security-focused risk analysis and mitigation is growing significantly. Our team supports organizations, investors and counsel identifying, assessing and reducing national-security related risk. We focus on assisting with the national-security components of transaction diligence and design, embedding regulatory requirements into business systems and processes, and facilitating transparency between companies and regulators by leveraging data analytics and other tools. The team also serves as fiduciary to U.S. government agencies in a role of either third-party monitor or third-party auditor.
Responsibilities:
- Working both independently and with team members as the project lead to successfully execute projects involving U.S. international trade and technology security controls, Defense Industrial Base (DIB)-related cybersecurity, and other national security-related compliance and program enhancement projects.
- Leading assessments of clients' trade and technology controls compliance posture, including assessments of compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, the Export Administration Regulations, and equivalent non-U.S. regulatory regimes.
- Leading audits, assessments, and enhancement of clients' international trade, technology security, and foreign investment controls risk and compliance posture.
- Developing and refining engagement approaches and project plans based on collaboration with team leadership and experience.
- Independently interfacing with clients and delivering high-quality work product, specifically including compliance programs, policies, procedures, assessments, and reports.
- Building industry-recognized subject matter expertise in the national security, international trade, and foreign investment review areas, particularly with respect to non-U.S. regimes, including keeping apace with developments in relevant regulations and policy, and producing timely, polished thought leadership.
- Professional and conceptual agility to design and execute compliance risk mitigation and information security solutions that are adaptive to client risks and requirements across multiple domains.
- Helping clients navigate U.S. and allied country Government Security, international trade and technology control, and data security requirements.
- Leading in development of collateral, thought leadership, marketing, and other market-facing projects.
- Working on and leading in company internal projects and initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required. Advanced Degree strongly preferred. Specific focus/qualifications on international trade and investment controls strongly preferred.
- Prior experience working as a compliance professional and/or national security professional and program leader in a company, professional services firm, or U.S. Government.
- Demonstrated expertise in international trade compliance.
- Excellent research and writing capabilities required. Candidates must be able to independently produce complete, polished work products.
- Must be proficient in using office productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Sharepoint, etc.).
Your journey at A& M
At A&M, professional growth is tied directly to performance, not tenure. Our people take on meaningful, hands-on work supported by a performance development process that rewards contribution and fosters a culture of meritocracy. Stretch roles, evolving business needs, and firm growth create ongoing opportunities for ownership and building new skills, while direct access to senior leaders provides mentorship and real-time coaching along the way. We also prioritize your wellbeing through comprehensive benefits and resources. Together, these elements create an environment where high-performing professionals can continue to grow and advance from day one.
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs.
The salary range is $100,000 - $140,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.
A&M does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Description
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. A&M is different by design: we give people ownership and impact from day one, fuel development through real opportunity, and provide direct access to leaders who invest in our growth. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape our industry. Guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative, globally minded environment is why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
At A&M you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of supportive and motivated professionals that love to share their knowledge and depth of industry experience with others. A&M's Disputes and Investigations practice comprises professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, who bring and share their deep expertise in conducting investigations and delivering expert witness reports. We have an inclusive developmental environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow. Our culture is characterized by openness and entrepreneurial thinking, with a foundation of mutual respect and high-quality standards for our work. We strive to remove bureaucracy in favor of recognizing effort and results through advancement opportunities and a motivating performance-based reward structure.
How you will contribute
With the rapidly changing geopolitical environment, competition for sensitive technologies, and risks associated with potential exploitation of sensitive personal and business data, demand for national security-focused risk analysis and mitigation is growing significantly. Our team supports organizations, investors and counsel identifying, assessing and reducing national-security related risk. We focus on assisting with the national-security components of transaction diligence and design, embedding regulatory requirements into business systems and processes, and facilitating transparency between companies and regulators by leveraging data analytics and other tools. The team also serves as fiduciary to U.S. government agencies in a role of either third-party monitor or third-party auditor.
Responsibilities:
- Working both independently and with team members as the project lead to successfully execute projects involving U.S. international trade and technology security controls, Defense Industrial Base (DIB)-related cybersecurity, and other national security-related compliance and program enhancement projects.
- Leading assessments of clients' trade and technology controls compliance posture, including assessments of compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, the Export Administration Regulations, and equivalent non-U.S. regulatory regimes.
- Leading audits, assessments, and enhancement of clients' international trade, technology security, and foreign investment controls risk and compliance posture.
- Developing and refining engagement approaches and project plans based on collaboration with team leadership and experience.
- Independently interfacing with clients and delivering high-quality work product, specifically including compliance programs, policies, procedures, assessments, and reports.
- Building industry-recognized subject matter expertise in the national security, international trade, and foreign investment review areas, particularly with respect to non-U.S. regimes, including keeping apace with developments in relevant regulations and policy, and producing timely, polished thought leadership.
- Professional and conceptual agility to design and execute compliance risk mitigation and information security solutions that are adaptive to client risks and requirements across multiple domains.
- Helping clients navigate U.S. and allied country Government Security, international trade and technology control, and data security requirements.
- Leading in development of collateral, thought leadership, marketing, and other market-facing projects.
- Working on and leading in company internal projects and initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required. Advanced Degree strongly preferred. Specific focus/qualifications on international trade and investment controls strongly preferred.
- Prior experience working as a compliance professional and/or national security professional and program leader in a company, professional services firm, or U.S. Government.
- Demonstrated expertise in international trade compliance.
- Excellent research and writing capabilities required. Candidates must be able to independently produce complete, polished work products.
- Must be proficient in using office productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Sharepoint, etc.).
Your journey at A& M
At A&M, professional growth is tied directly to performance, not tenure. Our people take on meaningful, hands-on work supported by a performance development process that rewards contribution and fosters a culture of meritocracy. Stretch roles, evolving business needs, and firm growth create ongoing opportunities for ownership and building new skills, while direct access to senior leaders provides mentorship and real-time coaching along the way. We also prioritize your wellbeing through comprehensive benefits and resources. Together, these elements create an environment where high-performing professionals can continue to grow and advance from day one.
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs.
The salary range is $100,000 - $140,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.
A&M does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in National Account Director
Lead with your enterprise sales experience
National Account Director roles demand proven track records managing large accounts. Highlight measurable outcomes from internships or prior roles, such as revenue growth, account retention, or deal size, to demonstrate you can operate at the senior level employers expect.
Target companies with established H-1B sponsorship history
Large consumer goods, technology, and healthcare companies regularly sponsor H-1B visas for senior sales roles. Focus your search on organizations with formal immigration support programs, as they understand the process and have infrastructure to move quickly when needed.
Quantify your account portfolio impact
National Account Directors are judged on revenue responsibility and relationship depth. Use your resume and interviews to cite specific portfolio sizes, client retention rates, or cross-sell results. Concrete numbers make your candidacy compelling enough to justify sponsorship investment.
Build relationships with hiring managers before applying
Senior sales roles are frequently filled through referrals and warm outreach. Connecting with decision-makers at target companies before a role opens signals initiative and gives you an advocate who can champion your candidacy internally, which matters when sponsorship is involved.
Understand your OPT reporting obligations while job searching
If you change employers or experience a gap exceeding 90 days, your OPT status can be affected. Report employer changes to your DSO promptly, and track your cumulative unemployment days carefully to protect your work authorization throughout the job search process.
National Account Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as a National Account Director?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment in roles directly related to your degree, and National Account Director positions typically align with degrees in business, marketing, or management. Your OPT EAD card is what authorizes you to work, so you do not need the employer to file anything before you start.
Will employers sponsor H-1B visas for National Account Director roles?
Many do. Director-level sales roles represent significant revenue responsibility, which makes employers more willing to invest in sponsorship than they might be for junior positions. Companies in consumer goods, technology, and pharmaceuticals have strong sponsorship track records for senior account management talent. Focusing your search on established enterprises improves your odds considerably.
How does the STEM OPT extension apply to this role?
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as information systems, management science, or certain business analytics programs, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12 months. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO to confirm eligibility before assuming you qualify.
Where can I find National Account Director jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, so you can browse National Account Director openings from employers who are actively open to sponsoring international candidates. Searching on a general job board makes it difficult to filter by sponsorship willingness, which wastes time at a stage when your OPT clock is running.
What counts as a qualifying job for OPT in a National Account Director role?
USCIS requires that OPT employment be directly related to your major field of study. A National Account Director role qualifies if your degree is in business, marketing, sales management, or a closely related field. The connection needs to be documented, so keep a copy of your offer letter and be prepared to explain the relationship to your DSO.