OPT Vice President Of Operations Jobs
Vice President of Operations roles are open to F-1 OPT students with the right credentials, but competition is stiff and cap-gap planning matters. Most employers expect a graduate degree plus demonstrated leadership experience. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, shapes which roles are realistic targets.
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Texas Capital is built to help businesses and their leaders. Our depth of knowledge and expertise allows us to bring the best of the big firms at a scale that works for our clients, with highly experienced bankers who truly invest in people’s success — today and tomorrow.
While we are rooted in core financial products, we are differentiated by our approach. Our bankers are seasoned financial experts who possess deep experience across a multitude of industries. Equally important, they bring commitment — investing the time and resources to understand our clients’ immediate needs, identify market opportunities and meet long-term objectives. At Texas Capital, we do more than build business success. We build long-lasting relationships.
Texas Capital provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, fertility and family building aids, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans with a generous 401K match, paid leave programs, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
Headquartered in Dallas with offices in Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, Richardson, Plano and San Antonio, Texas Capital was recently named Best Regional Bank in 2024 by Bankrate and was named to The Dallas Morning News’ Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex Top Workplaces 2023 and GoBankingRate’s 2023 list of Best Regional Banks.
DESCRIPTION:
Vice President, Securitization & Structured Products will help build the firm’s securitization and structured finance platform across residential mortgage, consumer, commercial, and specialty asset classes.
The candidate will play a central role in structuring and execution of warehouse facilities and capital markets securitization transactions. This is a high-impact, analytically rigorous role that sits at the intersection of capital markets, credit analysis and financial modeling.
Will also consider candidates with fewer years of experience for an Associate title.
Responsibilities:
Modeling
- Build, maintain and stress-test cash flow securitization models across ABS and RMBS asset classes
- Develop and validate collateral performance assumptions, including prepayment speeds, default ratings, loss severities, and delinquency roll rates
- Structure cash flow waterfalls, subordination, reserve accounts, and other credit enhancement mechanisms
- Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis to support rating agency submissions and investor materials
Transaction execution
- Support end-to-end deal execution from collateral diligence through closing, including coordinating with issuers, rating agencies, trustees and legal counsel
- Prepare offering memoranda, term sheets, investor presentations and analytics
- Interface with trading desks, syndicate, and structuring teams
Portfolio and Risk Analytics
- Monitor performance of existing warehouse exposure; produce periodic surveillance reports and trigger analysis
- Analyze collateral to identify credit trends and concentration risks
- Assist in the preparation of internal credit committee and risk presentations
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- 4+ years of experience structuring securitizations (ABS and/or RMBS) at a bank, broker-dealer, accounting firm, or private credit firm
- Demonstrated proficiency in cash flow modeling; advanced excel and/or python skills
- Strong understanding of cash flow drivers including consumer credit fundamentals, prepayment dynamics, etc
- Familiarity with rating agency methodologies
Preferred
- Bachelors degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering or related quantitative field
- Experience with INTEX, Bloomberg ABS/MBS analytics
- CFA candidate or charterholder
- Dallas location; remote will be considered
The duties listed above are the essential functions, or fundamental duties within the job classification. The essential functions of individual positions within the classification may differ. Texas Capital Bank may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with standard departmental policy.
Texas Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
Texas Capital is built to help businesses and their leaders. Our depth of knowledge and expertise allows us to bring the best of the big firms at a scale that works for our clients, with highly experienced bankers who truly invest in people’s success — today and tomorrow.
While we are rooted in core financial products, we are differentiated by our approach. Our bankers are seasoned financial experts who possess deep experience across a multitude of industries. Equally important, they bring commitment — investing the time and resources to understand our clients’ immediate needs, identify market opportunities and meet long-term objectives. At Texas Capital, we do more than build business success. We build long-lasting relationships.
Texas Capital provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, fertility and family building aids, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans with a generous 401K match, paid leave programs, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
Headquartered in Dallas with offices in Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, Richardson, Plano and San Antonio, Texas Capital was recently named Best Regional Bank in 2024 by Bankrate and was named to The Dallas Morning News’ Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex Top Workplaces 2023 and GoBankingRate’s 2023 list of Best Regional Banks.
DESCRIPTION:
Vice President, Securitization & Structured Products will help build the firm’s securitization and structured finance platform across residential mortgage, consumer, commercial, and specialty asset classes.
The candidate will play a central role in structuring and execution of warehouse facilities and capital markets securitization transactions. This is a high-impact, analytically rigorous role that sits at the intersection of capital markets, credit analysis and financial modeling.
Will also consider candidates with fewer years of experience for an Associate title.
Responsibilities:
Modeling
- Build, maintain and stress-test cash flow securitization models across ABS and RMBS asset classes
- Develop and validate collateral performance assumptions, including prepayment speeds, default ratings, loss severities, and delinquency roll rates
- Structure cash flow waterfalls, subordination, reserve accounts, and other credit enhancement mechanisms
- Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis to support rating agency submissions and investor materials
Transaction execution
- Support end-to-end deal execution from collateral diligence through closing, including coordinating with issuers, rating agencies, trustees and legal counsel
- Prepare offering memoranda, term sheets, investor presentations and analytics
- Interface with trading desks, syndicate, and structuring teams
Portfolio and Risk Analytics
- Monitor performance of existing warehouse exposure; produce periodic surveillance reports and trigger analysis
- Analyze collateral to identify credit trends and concentration risks
- Assist in the preparation of internal credit committee and risk presentations
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- 4+ years of experience structuring securitizations (ABS and/or RMBS) at a bank, broker-dealer, accounting firm, or private credit firm
- Demonstrated proficiency in cash flow modeling; advanced excel and/or python skills
- Strong understanding of cash flow drivers including consumer credit fundamentals, prepayment dynamics, etc
- Familiarity with rating agency methodologies
Preferred
- Bachelors degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering or related quantitative field
- Experience with INTEX, Bloomberg ABS/MBS analytics
- CFA candidate or charterholder
- Dallas location; remote will be considered
The duties listed above are the essential functions, or fundamental duties within the job classification. The essential functions of individual positions within the classification may differ. Texas Capital Bank may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with standard departmental policy.
Texas Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Vice President Of Operations
Lead with operational impact, not job duties
VP-level hiring committees want to see measurable outcomes. Frame your experience around cost reductions, efficiency gains, or team growth you directly drove. Generic responsibility lists won't move you past the first screen for executive-track roles.
Target companies with established immigration programs
Large enterprises and growth-stage tech firms with dedicated HR infrastructure are far more likely to sponsor VP-level OPT candidates. Companies that have sponsored H-1B workers before understand the process and won't treat your status as a dealbreaker.
Emphasize cross-functional leadership experience
VP of Operations roles require coordinating across finance, supply chain, HR, and product. Concrete examples of leading cross-functional initiatives signal readiness for the scope. This differentiates you from candidates with narrower single-department backgrounds.
Get your STEM extension application filed early if eligible
A STEM OPT extension gives you 24 additional months of work authorization, which covers most H-1B lottery cycles. File at least 90 days before your standard OPT expires. An expired EAD during a VP hiring process is very difficult to recover from.
Build internal sponsors before the offer stage
At the VP level, offers often require board or C-suite sign-off. An internal champion who has already vouched for your qualifications makes immigration sponsorship a far easier conversation. Cultivate those relationships during the interview process itself.
Vice President Of Operations OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an F-1 OPT student realistically get hired as a Vice President of Operations?
Yes, but it requires deliberate positioning. VP of Operations roles demand demonstrable leadership and operational scale, so your experience needs to match the seniority. Employers willing to sponsor at this level exist, particularly in tech, logistics, and healthcare operations. Migrate Mate filters for OPT-friendly roles, making it easier to identify companies already open to sponsoring international candidates at senior levels.
Does a VP of Operations role typically qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your underlying degree. If you hold a STEM-designated master's or bachelor's degree and the employer meets the E-Verify requirement, a VP of Operations role can qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Operations management itself isn't automatically STEM-qualifying. The degree, not the job title, determines eligibility.
How does the H-1B sponsorship conversation typically go at the VP level?
At the VP level, immigration sponsorship usually surfaces during offer negotiation rather than early screening. Companies experienced with sponsorship treat it as a standard process item. Be direct: confirm they've sponsored H-1B workers before, ask whether their legal team handles it internally, and clarify the timeline relative to your OPT expiration date.
What happens to my VP role if I don't win the H-1B lottery before my OPT expires?
If your OPT expires without H-1B selection, you lose work authorization and cannot continue in the role. The cap-gap rule only applies if your H-1B petition was filed before your OPT expired and your status is pending. Planning your OPT start date strategically to maximize overlap with H-1B filing season is essential at the VP level.
Are VP of Operations roles common in industries that sponsor OPT students?
Technology, logistics, e-commerce, and healthcare operations are the most active industries for VP-level OPT sponsorship. These sectors have high operational complexity and established immigration infrastructure. Manufacturing and retail are more variable. Searching Migrate Mate by role and filtering for sponsoring employers is the most direct way to identify which companies are actively hiring at this level.