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Personal Assistant jobs on OPT require employers who can either sponsor H-1B visa later or tolerate the 12-to-36-month authorization window. Roles span executive support, household management, and celebrity or high-net-worth clientele, and CAP-exempt employers in nonprofit or academic settings can be especially OPT-friendly.
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Get Access To All JobsFirm Overview: Cantor Fitzgerald, with over 16,000 employees, has been a leading global financial services firm at the forefront of financial and technological innovation since 1945. Cantor is a preeminent investment bank serving more than 5,000 institutional clients around the world, recognized for its strengths in fixed income and equity capital markets, investment banking, SPAC underwriting, PIPE placements, commercial real estate, and its global distribution platform. As one of the few remaining private partnerships on Wall Street, Cantor is uniquely positioned to focus on long-term value creation and relationship building, attracting professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-accountability environments.
Responsibilities:
Cantor Fitzgerald is seeking an exceptional Executive & Personal Assistant to support the Executive Vice Chairman / General Counsel. This role requires a highly organized, polished professional who excels in a demanding environment and can manage a blend of executive-level administrative support and personal assistance responsibilities with discretion, precision, and sound judgment. The role is primarily personal assistant–focused, with executive assistant responsibilities that vary based on business priorities.
Executive Support:
- Manage highly complex calendars, scheduling, and administrative priorities
- Coordinate detailed domestic and international business travel
- Track, prepare, and submit expense reports accurately and in a timely manner
- Support ad hoc projects and ensure seamless day-to-day operations
- Act as a trusted gatekeeper and liaison with senior internal partners and external stakeholders
Personal Support:
- Provide administrative and organizational support related to personal financial and healthcare matters, including bill processing and reimbursements
- Coordinate personal and family travel, including preparation of detailed itineraries
- Assist with oversight and coordination of household-related vendors and services
- Track critical personal documents and ensure timely renewal (e.g., passports, licenses, registrations, insurance, Global Entry)
- Participate in periodic in-person meetings, particularly during onboarding, to review documentation, resolve complex matters, and establish an effective working cadence
Qualifications
- Proven experience supporting a C-suite or senior executive in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Strong professional presence with excellent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and proactively anticipate needs
- Comfortable navigating both executive and personal support responsibilities
Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required
Salary: $165,000 +
The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis considering a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package (including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan), this position may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, including discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives.
Firm Overview: Cantor Fitzgerald, with over 16,000 employees, has been a leading global financial services firm at the forefront of financial and technological innovation since 1945. Cantor is a preeminent investment bank serving more than 5,000 institutional clients around the world, recognized for its strengths in fixed income and equity capital markets, investment banking, SPAC underwriting, PIPE placements, commercial real estate, and its global distribution platform. As one of the few remaining private partnerships on Wall Street, Cantor is uniquely positioned to focus on long-term value creation and relationship building, attracting professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-accountability environments.
Responsibilities:
Cantor Fitzgerald is seeking an exceptional Executive & Personal Assistant to support the Executive Vice Chairman / General Counsel. This role requires a highly organized, polished professional who excels in a demanding environment and can manage a blend of executive-level administrative support and personal assistance responsibilities with discretion, precision, and sound judgment. The role is primarily personal assistant–focused, with executive assistant responsibilities that vary based on business priorities.
Executive Support:
- Manage highly complex calendars, scheduling, and administrative priorities
- Coordinate detailed domestic and international business travel
- Track, prepare, and submit expense reports accurately and in a timely manner
- Support ad hoc projects and ensure seamless day-to-day operations
- Act as a trusted gatekeeper and liaison with senior internal partners and external stakeholders
Personal Support:
- Provide administrative and organizational support related to personal financial and healthcare matters, including bill processing and reimbursements
- Coordinate personal and family travel, including preparation of detailed itineraries
- Assist with oversight and coordination of household-related vendors and services
- Track critical personal documents and ensure timely renewal (e.g., passports, licenses, registrations, insurance, Global Entry)
- Participate in periodic in-person meetings, particularly during onboarding, to review documentation, resolve complex matters, and establish an effective working cadence
Qualifications
- Proven experience supporting a C-suite or senior executive in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Strong professional presence with excellent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and proactively anticipate needs
- Comfortable navigating both executive and personal support responsibilities
Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required
Salary: $165,000 +
The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis considering a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package (including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan), this position may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, including discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Personal Assistant
Frame your degree as directly relevant
Personal Assistant roles require a clear connection between your field of study and the job duties. Degrees in business administration, communications, or hospitality management align well and strengthen your OPT authorization for this title.
Pursue CAP-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofits, and research institutions hire Personal Assistants for senior administrators. These employers are H-1B CAP-exempt, meaning sponsorship can happen at any time without waiting for the April lottery.
Apply early if you have STEM OPT
If your degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM extension, communicate that upfront. It gives employers a 36-month total runway, which meaningfully reduces their urgency to sponsor you immediately and increases your chances of an offer.
Emphasize discretion and cross-cultural fluency
International Personal Assistants often support global executives who travel frequently. Your multilingual skills or cross-cultural background can be a genuine competitive advantage, so make those central to your resume and cover letter.
Be transparent about your timeline during interviews
Disclose your OPT expiration date and any STEM extension eligibility before an offer is made. Employers who see a clear, manageable timeline are far more likely to move forward than those caught off guard later.
Personal Assistant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Personal Assistant on F-1 OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. A business administration or communications graduate working as a Personal Assistant for a corporate executive generally satisfies the OPT employment requirement. Roles involving purely personal errands with no connection to your degree may not qualify, so review the job description carefully before accepting.
Do Personal Assistant employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Sponsorship is less common in this role than in fields like engineering or finance, but it does happen. Large corporations, entertainment companies, and private family offices that rely heavily on a trusted Personal Assistant are the most likely to sponsor. CAP-exempt employers such as universities are also a reliable path. Finding those willing employers takes targeted searching, which is exactly what Migrate Mate is built for.
Does my degree need to match the Personal Assistant job description?
Yes. USCIS requires that OPT employment be directly related to your major. A Personal Assistant role at a company where you apply skills from a business, communications, or hospitality degree is generally defensible. A purely administrative or domestic role with no academic connection could jeopardize your OPT status. Always keep documentation showing how your duties relate to your field of study.
What happens to my OPT status if my Personal Assistant employer lets me go?
You have a 90-day unemployment allowance across the full OPT period, or 150 days on the STEM extension. If your employer terminates you, report the separation to your DSO within 10 days and begin your job search immediately. Exceeding the unemployment limit without authorized employment puts your F-1 status at risk, so time is a genuine constraint here.
Are there Personal Assistant jobs that offer more visa security for OPT students?
Yes. Personal Assistant positions at H-1B CAP-exempt organizations, including research universities, nonprofit foundations, and government-affiliated institutions, offer the most stability because sponsorship can happen any time without lottery dependency. Corporate roles at large companies with active immigration programs are the next best option. Both categories require knowing where to look, which a dedicated OPT job board like Migrate Mate makes more efficient.