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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Develops and manages relationships with corporate clients with emphasis on origination business and portfolio risk in the assigned business segment. Presents a range of corporate banking product solutions to meet client needs and closes sales. Provides responsive, quality service. May be assigned to geographic areas and/or specific services. Approves transactions within delegated authority. Manages overall relationship profitability and portfolio risk.
Responsibilities
- Formulates and implements a business development plan and calling schedule for each client or prospect following the Bank’s business development strategy. Identifies business opportunities and solicits referrals from other business segments. Researches market area including relevant industries as part of development and implementation of an overall marketing plan. Prepares for calls by developing a strong understanding of company, industry, business and needs. Sets objectives for each relationship in terms of profit contribution, ROA and ROE.
- Maintains close contact with existing customers; calls on existing or prospective clients and meets with their financial officer(s). Discusses and promotes all range of corporate banking products and services. Discusses financing opportunities and general business conditions; assists in forecasting clients' finances and develops solutions to serve their financial needs. Brings in product specialist, as necessary, to help problem solve or structure a transaction.
- Negotiates transactions; prices products within targeted rate of return; documents and closes transactions, ensuring conformance with Bank policy and regulatory requirements. Exercises sound credit and risk judgment in presenting transactions for approval. Presents transaction recommendations to senior management. Ensures the quality of all business introduced to the Bank.
- Interfaces with other Bank units as necessary. Defines responsibilities and coordinates objectives for all product areas in a relationship or transaction. Resolves all client needs and interfaces with other departments to resolve any customer concerns.
- Monitors and analyzes relationship plan results and account activities. Determines client profitability. Establishes and maintains relationships with industry contacts and key strategic partners. Makes recommendations regarding accounts to be further developed or eliminated. Prepares a variety of reports for management.
- Timely and effectively monitors the assigned portfolio for quality, risk and adherence to policy to ensure the early detection of credit quality changes. Analyzes problem credits and meets with client to develop solution(s) to minimize loss exposure. Performs ongoing credit reviews and provides timely assessment and communication of credit quality changes to maintain accurate risk grading; proactively recommends, develops and administers effective action plans for managing adversely graded relationships to minimize credit risk/cost.
- Maintains an awareness of competitive products, practice rates and changes in market area.
- Prepares timely credit recommendations, coordinates amendments and renewals. Performs periodic credit rating reviews. Ensures the integrity and completeness of documentation in conformance with generally accepted regulatory requirements and established policies and procedures.
- May serve as a product specialist acting as a technical consultant to clients and Relationship Managers in various business segments and geographic locations. May develop and conduct client and employee training sessions and informal updates. Provides guidance to junior level Relationship Managers and Credit Analysts.
- Participates in civic and community affairs as appropriate. It is the individual responsibility of every employee to maintain a current awareness and understanding of appropriate banking laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures, and to comply fully with those laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Ability to understand policies and procedures written in Japanese and English
- Analytical skills
- Time management skills
- Attention to detail and goal oriented
- Interpersonal skills
- MS Office
Requirements
- Bachelor or higher degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Economic required.
- Working experience in banking industry is a plus.
- Bilingual Japanese - English
The expected base salary ranges from $120,000 - $150,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, including Medical, Dental and 401K plans, successful candidates are also eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
Other Requirements
Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.
Company Overview
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~ $2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research.
We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran. We participate in the E-Verify program. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.
Summary
Develops and manages relationships with corporate clients with emphasis on origination business and portfolio risk in the assigned business segment. Presents a range of corporate banking product solutions to meet client needs and closes sales. Provides responsive, quality service. May be assigned to geographic areas and/or specific services. Approves transactions within delegated authority. Manages overall relationship profitability and portfolio risk.
Responsibilities
- Formulates and implements a business development plan and calling schedule for each client or prospect following the Bank’s business development strategy. Identifies business opportunities and solicits referrals from other business segments. Researches market area including relevant industries as part of development and implementation of an overall marketing plan. Prepares for calls by developing a strong understanding of company, industry, business and needs. Sets objectives for each relationship in terms of profit contribution, ROA and ROE.
- Maintains close contact with existing customers; calls on existing or prospective clients and meets with their financial officer(s). Discusses and promotes all range of corporate banking products and services. Discusses financing opportunities and general business conditions; assists in forecasting clients' finances and develops solutions to serve their financial needs. Brings in product specialist, as necessary, to help problem solve or structure a transaction.
- Negotiates transactions; prices products within targeted rate of return; documents and closes transactions, ensuring conformance with Bank policy and regulatory requirements. Exercises sound credit and risk judgment in presenting transactions for approval. Presents transaction recommendations to senior management. Ensures the quality of all business introduced to the Bank.
- Interfaces with other Bank units as necessary. Defines responsibilities and coordinates objectives for all product areas in a relationship or transaction. Resolves all client needs and interfaces with other departments to resolve any customer concerns.
- Monitors and analyzes relationship plan results and account activities. Determines client profitability. Establishes and maintains relationships with industry contacts and key strategic partners. Makes recommendations regarding accounts to be further developed or eliminated. Prepares a variety of reports for management.
- Timely and effectively monitors the assigned portfolio for quality, risk and adherence to policy to ensure the early detection of credit quality changes. Analyzes problem credits and meets with client to develop solution(s) to minimize loss exposure. Performs ongoing credit reviews and provides timely assessment and communication of credit quality changes to maintain accurate risk grading; proactively recommends, develops and administers effective action plans for managing adversely graded relationships to minimize credit risk/cost.
- Maintains an awareness of competitive products, practice rates and changes in market area.
- Prepares timely credit recommendations, coordinates amendments and renewals. Performs periodic credit rating reviews. Ensures the integrity and completeness of documentation in conformance with generally accepted regulatory requirements and established policies and procedures.
- May serve as a product specialist acting as a technical consultant to clients and Relationship Managers in various business segments and geographic locations. May develop and conduct client and employee training sessions and informal updates. Provides guidance to junior level Relationship Managers and Credit Analysts.
- Participates in civic and community affairs as appropriate. It is the individual responsibility of every employee to maintain a current awareness and understanding of appropriate banking laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures, and to comply fully with those laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Ability to understand policies and procedures written in Japanese and English
- Analytical skills
- Time management skills
- Attention to detail and goal oriented
- Interpersonal skills
- MS Office
Requirements
- Bachelor or higher degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Economic required.
- Working experience in banking industry is a plus.
- Bilingual Japanese - English
The expected base salary ranges from $120,000 - $150,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, including Medical, Dental and 401K plans, successful candidates are also eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
Other Requirements
Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.
Company Overview
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~ $2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research.
We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran. We participate in the E-Verify program. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.
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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.