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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 Sales Director
Target companies with H-1B sponsorship history
Large enterprises and funded growth-stage companies sponsor H-1B visas far more reliably than small businesses. Look for companies that have filed H-1Bs in the past three years, which signals they're familiar with the process and willing to invest in international talent.
Lead with revenue results, not immigration status
Hiring managers care about pipeline, quota attainment, and team performance. Open conversations by establishing your track record first. Once there's clear interest, immigration questions become easier to address because the business case for sponsorship is already built.
Get your STEM extension filed early if eligible
If your degree is in a STEM field, apply for the 24-month OPT extension before your current authorization expires. This extends your employment window to 36 months total, giving employers significantly more runway before committing to H-1B sponsorship.
Negotiate sponsorship as part of your offer discussion
Sponsorship commitments are easier to secure during offer negotiation than after you've started. Ask directly whether the company has a policy on H-1B sponsorship for senior roles, so you're aligned before accepting. Ambiguity at this stage creates problems later.
Prioritize industries with strong international hiring patterns
Technology, SaaS, enterprise software, and pharmaceutical sales organizations consistently hire international nationals into senior roles. These industries are accustomed to sponsoring work visas, which reduces friction when you raise the topic during interviews or offer discussions.
Build relationships inside companies before applying
National Sales Director roles are frequently filled through networks, not job postings. Connecting with VPs of Sales or Chief Revenue Officers at target companies before a role opens gives you a referral advantage that also smooths the path to sponsorship conversations.
National Sales Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a National Sales Director on OPT?
Yes. OPT authorizes F-1 students to work in roles directly related to their field of study, and National Sales Director positions typically align with business, marketing, or management degrees. Your work must remain connected to your academic background, so document how your degree relates to the role before you start.
Do National Sales Director employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly at large corporations and well-funded technology or SaaS companies where sales leadership is a strategic hire. Smaller companies or startups may be less familiar with the process. Searching for roles on Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers with demonstrated H-1B sponsorship history, which removes much of the guesswork.
Is a National Sales Director role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. H-1B specialty occupation requires a position that normally needs at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. National Sales Director roles tied to technical products, enterprise software, or highly specialized industries are more likely to qualify than general sales leadership roles with broad degree requirements.
How does the 60-day grace period affect my job search for this role?
If your current OPT employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new qualifying position. For a senior role like National Sales Director, hiring and onboarding processes often take several weeks, so starting your search immediately after employment ends is essential. You cannot work during the grace period, only search.
What should I do if an employer asks whether I'll need sponsorship?
Be straightforward. Explain that you're currently authorized to work on OPT and will need H-1B sponsorship before your authorization expires. Framing it clearly, including your exact end date and any STEM extension eligibility, helps employers plan rather than guess. Vague answers about future sponsorship needs tend to create more hesitation than honest, specific ones.