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Operations Consultant roles on OPT require a specialty occupation connection to your degree, typically in business, industrial engineering, or supply chain. Most positions offer 12 months of OPT, with STEM OPT extensions available if your employer enrolls in E-Verify. Cap-exempt employers and consulting firms frequently sponsor H-1B transfers.
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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 is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for the day-to-day resolution of complex problems and the research and execution of complex transactions for a single site/business unit or smaller business unit(s). Key responsibilities include strategically advising upon the design, development, and implementation of products, systems, and services using discretion within the project management methodologies.
Global Operations is looking for an Operations Consultant to join the Equipment Finance & Leasing Operations team in our Riverside, RI location. Responsible for the day-to-day resolution of complex problems and the execution of complex transactions for multiple sites or larger business unit(s), including research. Functions as the technical expert in their assigned area. Provides work direction, guidance, and expertise to less experienced associates and provides training to associates and Business Partners on new and complex initiatives. Builds strong relationships with Business Partners across LOBs. Has in-depth understanding of the business unit's operations processes and implications on other groups within the operations function and other divisions within the company. Knowledge acquired through increasingly responsible operations analysis work.
Responsibilities:
- Advises on the design, development, and implementation of complex products, systems, and services in an operations environment using discretionary judgment
- Advises on projects and directs activities of a team related to special initiatives
- Advises as a technical expert in assigned area, providing an understanding of the business unit's operations processes and implications on other groups within the operations function
- Consults on present-state, develops alternative future-state approaches, and facilitates implementations by creating a clear and coherent approach to guide effective program/initiative setup, execution, and control
- Identifies and recommends responsibilities and accountabilities for key programs/projects
- Review of lease/loan documentation and pricing files to set-up on system of record
- Process outgoing wires to 3rd party investors
- Perform GL reconciliations
- Process termination of accounts on the system of record. Performs maintenance of current portfolio, as needed.
- Accurately calculate book balances and provide to the line of business.
- Responsible for providing a consistently high level of service to customers in a timely manner. Perform assigned tasks quickly and efficiently, responding to requests for information, communicating issues to appropriate parties, and ensuring that responses to customers are prompt, professional, and courteous.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience in General Accounting and General Ledger activity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills
- Project management skills including high attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel
- Time management abilities
- Must be able to multitask and work well within a team setting
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business
SKILLS
- Customer and Client Focus
- Problem Solving
- Risk Management
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Issue Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Oral Communications
- Presentation Skills
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
- High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
SHIFT
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK
40
INTRODUCTION
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 is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for the day-to-day resolution of complex problems and the research and execution of complex transactions for a single site/business unit or smaller business unit(s). Key responsibilities include strategically advising upon the design, development, and implementation of products, systems, and services using discretion within the project management methodologies.
Global Operations is looking for an Operations Consultant to join the Equipment Finance & Leasing Operations team in our Riverside, RI location. Responsible for the day-to-day resolution of complex problems and the execution of complex transactions for multiple sites or larger business unit(s), including research. Functions as the technical expert in their assigned area. Provides work direction, guidance, and expertise to less experienced associates and provides training to associates and Business Partners on new and complex initiatives. Builds strong relationships with Business Partners across LOBs. Has in-depth understanding of the business unit's operations processes and implications on other groups within the operations function and other divisions within the company. Knowledge acquired through increasingly responsible operations analysis work.
Responsibilities:
- Advises on the design, development, and implementation of complex products, systems, and services in an operations environment using discretionary judgment
- Advises on projects and directs activities of a team related to special initiatives
- Advises as a technical expert in assigned area, providing an understanding of the business unit's operations processes and implications on other groups within the operations function
- Consults on present-state, develops alternative future-state approaches, and facilitates implementations by creating a clear and coherent approach to guide effective program/initiative setup, execution, and control
- Identifies and recommends responsibilities and accountabilities for key programs/projects
- Review of lease/loan documentation and pricing files to set-up on system of record
- Process outgoing wires to 3rd party investors
- Perform GL reconciliations
- Process termination of accounts on the system of record. Performs maintenance of current portfolio, as needed.
- Accurately calculate book balances and provide to the line of business.
- Responsible for providing a consistently high level of service to customers in a timely manner. Perform assigned tasks quickly and efficiently, responding to requests for information, communicating issues to appropriate parties, and ensuring that responses to customers are prompt, professional, and courteous.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience in General Accounting and General Ledger activity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills
- Project management skills including high attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel
- Time management abilities
- Must be able to multitask and work well within a team setting
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business
SKILLS
- Customer and Client Focus
- Problem Solving
- Risk Management
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Issue Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Oral Communications
- Presentation Skills
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
- High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
SHIFT
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK
40
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Consultant
Align your degree field to the job description
Operations Consultant roles qualify as specialty occupations when tied to industrial engineering, supply chain, or business analytics degrees. Ensure your resume and cover letter draw an explicit connection between your academic background and the specific operational responsibilities listed.
Apply early to protect your OPT timeline
Operations consulting hiring cycles often run four to six months. Applying early gives hiring managers time to assess sponsorship feasibility before your OPT authorization expires, reducing pressure on both sides during the offer and onboarding process.
Ask about E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirming this early prevents surprises after you accept. If the employer is not enrolled, ask whether they are willing to complete enrollment before your extension filing date.
Emphasize process improvement and quantifiable impact
Operations Consultant hiring decisions often hinge on demonstrated analytical outcomes. Quantify efficiency gains, cost reductions, or cycle time improvements from past roles or projects. Concrete results reduce hesitation around sponsorship by making your value case straightforward.
Understand your reporting requirement obligations
OPT students must report employer changes to their DSO within ten days. If you move between consulting engagements or client sites, confirm whether each arrangement constitutes a new employer record requiring an update to your SEVIS record to stay in status.
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Does an Operations Consultant role qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, Operations Consultant positions generally qualify as specialty occupations under OPT when the role requires applying knowledge from a specific field, such as industrial engineering, supply chain management, or business analytics. Your degree must have a direct and logical connection to the operational responsibilities in the job description. Roles focused on general administrative tasks with no clear degree requirement are less likely to qualify.
Can I get a STEM OPT extension as an Operations Consultant?
You can qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in an eligible STEM field, such as industrial engineering, operations research, or management information systems, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Business administration degrees are not always on the STEM designation list, so confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before counting on the extension.
How do I find Operations Consultant jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students on OPT and visa-requiring workers, so every Operations Consultant listing on the platform is from employers open to sponsoring or hiring on work authorization. Browsing there filters out the noise of applying to roles where OPT status is an automatic disqualification, which saves significant time during a tight authorization window.
Will consulting firms sponsor H-1B visas after my OPT ends?
Many mid-size and large consulting firms do sponsor H-1B visas for strong performers, particularly in operations, strategy, and supply chain practices. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and depends on firm policy, your performance, and the H-1B lottery outcome. It is worth asking about sponsorship history during the interview process rather than waiting until your OPT expiration approaches.
Does client-site consulting work affect my OPT status?
It can, depending on the arrangement. Under OPT, you must work for the employer listed in SEVIS. If you are placed at a client site as a direct employee of the consulting firm, your status is generally unaffected. If the arrangement looks more like self-employment or independent contracting, it may not comply with OPT regulations. Confirm the employment structure with your DSO before accepting project-based or third-party placements.
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