OPT Product Architect Jobs
Product Architect jobs on OPT require a specialty occupation classification, which this role satisfies through its requirement for a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field. Most employers expect 5 or more years of experience, so STEM OPT extension applicants have a meaningful advantage with the full 36-month window.
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Posting Description: The Firmwide Finance Business Architecture team (FFBA) is accountable for leading large-scale data, infrastructure, accounting standard and business process change management events and the Chief Data Office for Finance and TCIO. The team also provides a centralized program management and business analysis capability, targeted program governance, and consistent application of program management standards including system testing and change management practices, with a current focus on overseeing the Data Acquisition framework for strategic and legacy Finance, TCIO, and Wholesale Credit Risk platforms. As a Product Owner on the Business Architecture team, you will work closely with Line of Business stakeholders, data Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Consumers and technology teams across Finance, Credit Risk & Treasury and the various Program Management teams. The key priorities for this role will be to manage the traditional credit product book of work, develop roadmap and deliver on multiple projects/programs on all monthly Releases.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct JIRA grooming and test execution
- Perform issue resolutions and escalation of critical risks
- Build relationships and create materials for communication with senior stakeholders (business, operations, technology)
- Drive compliance of product and Release Management standards and operating model
- Participate in end-to-end project strategy discussions and support develop and deliver plans for successful project delivery of firmwide and LOB change events impacting Finance, Credit and Treasury reporting
- Identify and drive solutions for business process re-engineering activities, along with creating supporting documentation and end user operational experience and usage of Finance and Risk platforms
- Support the oversight of the release plan inclusive of project or release scope, critical milestones, sourcing requirements, test strategy and execution and implementation checklists and stakeholder/technology activities
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of project management and business analysis experience and process re-engineering
- Proven experience in supporting delivery of large complex programs and building senior stakeholder relationships
- Ability to quickly learn and assimilate business and technical knowledge
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple streams of work concurrently
- Must be detail oriented, highly responsible and able to work with tight deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to tailor messaging to various audiences
- Ability to lead, influence, and build strong relationships with partner teams
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
- Knowledge and experience of traditional credit (Loans, Deposits, Cash) and trading products (Derivatives and Securities) is a plus
- Previous experience in Finance, Risk or Operations functions is a plus
- Experience with Agile delivery and the JIRA tool is a plus
- Solid understanding of Financial and/or Regulatory reporting processes; understanding of Liquidity, Credit Reporting related data is a plus
- Knowledge of Cloud is an advantage
- Knowledge of Tableau or other business intelligence tools preferred
About us
JPMorgan Chase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About The Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Job Description
Posting Description: The Firmwide Finance Business Architecture team (FFBA) is accountable for leading large-scale data, infrastructure, accounting standard and business process change management events and the Chief Data Office for Finance and TCIO. The team also provides a centralized program management and business analysis capability, targeted program governance, and consistent application of program management standards including system testing and change management practices, with a current focus on overseeing the Data Acquisition framework for strategic and legacy Finance, TCIO, and Wholesale Credit Risk platforms. As a Product Owner on the Business Architecture team, you will work closely with Line of Business stakeholders, data Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Consumers and technology teams across Finance, Credit Risk & Treasury and the various Program Management teams. The key priorities for this role will be to manage the traditional credit product book of work, develop roadmap and deliver on multiple projects/programs on all monthly Releases.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct JIRA grooming and test execution
- Perform issue resolutions and escalation of critical risks
- Build relationships and create materials for communication with senior stakeholders (business, operations, technology)
- Drive compliance of product and Release Management standards and operating model
- Participate in end-to-end project strategy discussions and support develop and deliver plans for successful project delivery of firmwide and LOB change events impacting Finance, Credit and Treasury reporting
- Identify and drive solutions for business process re-engineering activities, along with creating supporting documentation and end user operational experience and usage of Finance and Risk platforms
- Support the oversight of the release plan inclusive of project or release scope, critical milestones, sourcing requirements, test strategy and execution and implementation checklists and stakeholder/technology activities
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of project management and business analysis experience and process re-engineering
- Proven experience in supporting delivery of large complex programs and building senior stakeholder relationships
- Ability to quickly learn and assimilate business and technical knowledge
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple streams of work concurrently
- Must be detail oriented, highly responsible and able to work with tight deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to tailor messaging to various audiences
- Ability to lead, influence, and build strong relationships with partner teams
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
- Knowledge and experience of traditional credit (Loans, Deposits, Cash) and trading products (Derivatives and Securities) is a plus
- Previous experience in Finance, Risk or Operations functions is a plus
- Experience with Agile delivery and the JIRA tool is a plus
- Solid understanding of Financial and/or Regulatory reporting processes; understanding of Liquidity, Credit Reporting related data is a plus
- Knowledge of Cloud is an advantage
- Knowledge of Tableau or other business intelligence tools preferred
About us
JPMorgan Chase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About The Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Product Architect
Lead with your systems design experience
Product Architects are hired to make high-stakes technical decisions. Highlight specific systems you've designed, the scale they operated at, and the business outcomes they drove. Generic software experience won't differentiate you in a field that expects architectural depth.
Target companies with complex product ecosystems
Companies building multi-product platforms or enterprise SaaS have the most genuine need for Product Architects. These organizations also tend to have established immigration programs, making them more likely to navigate OPT and future H-1B visa sponsorship without hesitation.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
A 24-month STEM OPT extension gives employers a realistic runway for H-1B sponsorship. Mentioning this early removes a common hesitation. Employers who understand the timeline are far more willing to commit to the process before your initial OPT period ends.
Get your STEM OPT extension application in early
USCIS recommends filing your STEM OPT extension up to 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Filing late creates work authorization gaps that can disrupt employment. Start the process with your DSO well before the window opens to avoid any interruption.
Demonstrate cross-functional influence, not just technical skill
Product Architects work at the intersection of engineering, product management, and business strategy. Showcase examples where you shaped product direction across teams. This framing positions you as a strategic hire, which carries more weight than a purely technical profile.
Build a portfolio of architectural decisions, not just shipped features
Document the trade-offs you've evaluated, the architectural patterns you've chosen, and the reasoning behind them. A portfolio of decision-making artifacts shows employers the judgment this role demands and sets you apart from candidates who can only point to completed projects.
Product Architect OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Architect role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT?
Yes. Product Architect roles require at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, systems architecture, or a closely related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. This classification is important because it confirms your OPT work authorization covers the role and supports a future H-1B petition with the same employer.
Does my degree field need to match the Product Architect job description?
It needs to be directly related. A degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or electrical engineering will generally satisfy the requirement. A degree in an unrelated field is harder to support even if you have years of relevant experience, though a combination of education and progressive technical experience can sometimes bridge the gap during an H-1B specialty occupation assessment.
How can I find Product Architect jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT and visa-sponsored roles, so you're not sorting through hundreds of listings that exclude international candidates. Product Architect roles on the platform are posted by employers who are already open to work authorization situations, which saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering the limitation late in the process.
Will employers consider me for a Product Architect role if I only have initial 12-month OPT?
Some will, but it requires more proactive communication on your part. Employers worry about continuity. If you're eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, explain that your total authorized window is 36 months and that you'll apply for the extension well before expiration. Framing the timeline clearly reduces perceived risk and keeps your candidacy competitive.
Can I switch employers while on OPT if I accept a Product Architect role elsewhere?
Yes, OPT allows you to change employers as long as the new role is directly related to your degree field and you report the change to your DSO within 10 days. Since Product Architect roles sit clearly within computer science and engineering, the field-of-study requirement is straightforward to satisfy. Make sure your new employer is enrolled in E-Verify if you're on a STEM OPT extension.