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Vice President of Sales roles are among the most demanding leadership positions for F-1 OPT students. Most employers expect proven revenue ownership and team leadership. Your 12-month OPT window is tight for a role that often takes 60 to 90 days to close, so timing your job search early is essential.
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Vice President, Sales Strats with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC in New York, New York. Provide structured financing solutions to global institutional clients, including but not limited to fund derivatives, fund financing, equity financing, and index solutions. Responsible for distribution of structured transactions, including providing relevant product expertise to clients. Responsible for structuring transactions from regulatory capital, accounting, securities legal, and tax perspective. Responsible for coordinating & helping to determine pricing for structured transactions. Responsible for executing structured transactions across Trading, Engineering & Operations. This is a heavily client-facing role, spending 30%+ of time per year on calls/meetings with clients, or associated follow-ups. Primary party responsible for US products facing global clients.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide structured financing solutions to global institutional clients
- Distribute structured transactions and provide relevant product expertise
- Structure transactions from regulatory capital, accounting, securities legal, and tax perspective
- Coordinate and help determine pricing for structured transactions
- Execute structured transactions across Trading, Engineering & Operations
- Spend 30%+ of time on calls/meetings with clients or associated follow-ups
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Finance, Economics, or related field and four (4) years of experience in job offered or a related role. Prior experience must include four (4) years of experience with the following skills:
- Having facility with fund vehicle corporate structures including hedge funds, regulated funds, and ETFs
- Having expertise in global equity funding market dynamics
- Knowledge of global institutional investor client base across a range of institution types, regions, and investing constraints
Prior experience must include two (2) years of experience with the following skills:
- Conducting analysis of securities legal, accounting, regulatory capital, and tax treatments (e.g. 871m, Basket Notices) considerations for structured financing transactions
- Conducting analysis of derivative margining requirements (including CFTC, SEC, EMIR) and associated set-up and costs
- Having expertise in Prime Brokerage considerations, including market risk and funding constraints
5% to 10% time spent for traveling both domestic and International, attending and presenting at conferences and visiting institutional clients.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: Annual base salary for this New York, New York-based position is $180,000 - $270,000.
WE OFFER BEST-IN-CLASS BENEFITS
Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.
Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.
Financial Wellness & Retirement
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.
Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.
Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).
Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.
Benefits at Goldman Sachs
Read more about the full suite of class-leading benefits our firm has to offer.
LOCATION
New York
CORPORATE TITLE
Vice President
DIVISION
Global Banking & Markets
©The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2026. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
INTRODUCTION
Vice President, Sales Strats with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC in New York, New York. Provide structured financing solutions to global institutional clients, including but not limited to fund derivatives, fund financing, equity financing, and index solutions. Responsible for distribution of structured transactions, including providing relevant product expertise to clients. Responsible for structuring transactions from regulatory capital, accounting, securities legal, and tax perspective. Responsible for coordinating & helping to determine pricing for structured transactions. Responsible for executing structured transactions across Trading, Engineering & Operations. This is a heavily client-facing role, spending 30%+ of time per year on calls/meetings with clients, or associated follow-ups. Primary party responsible for US products facing global clients.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide structured financing solutions to global institutional clients
- Distribute structured transactions and provide relevant product expertise
- Structure transactions from regulatory capital, accounting, securities legal, and tax perspective
- Coordinate and help determine pricing for structured transactions
- Execute structured transactions across Trading, Engineering & Operations
- Spend 30%+ of time on calls/meetings with clients or associated follow-ups
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Finance, Economics, or related field and four (4) years of experience in job offered or a related role. Prior experience must include four (4) years of experience with the following skills:
- Having facility with fund vehicle corporate structures including hedge funds, regulated funds, and ETFs
- Having expertise in global equity funding market dynamics
- Knowledge of global institutional investor client base across a range of institution types, regions, and investing constraints
Prior experience must include two (2) years of experience with the following skills:
- Conducting analysis of securities legal, accounting, regulatory capital, and tax treatments (e.g. 871m, Basket Notices) considerations for structured financing transactions
- Conducting analysis of derivative margining requirements (including CFTC, SEC, EMIR) and associated set-up and costs
- Having expertise in Prime Brokerage considerations, including market risk and funding constraints
5% to 10% time spent for traveling both domestic and International, attending and presenting at conferences and visiting institutional clients.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: Annual base salary for this New York, New York-based position is $180,000 - $270,000.
WE OFFER BEST-IN-CLASS BENEFITS
Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.
Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.
Financial Wellness & Retirement
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.
Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.
Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).
Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.
Benefits at Goldman Sachs
Read more about the full suite of class-leading benefits our firm has to offer.
LOCATION
New York
CORPORATE TITLE
Vice President
DIVISION
Global Banking & Markets
©The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2026. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Vice President Sales
Target companies already sponsoring senior roles
Search Migrate Mate for VP-level roles filtered by OPT sponsorship history. Companies that have sponsored H-1B visa petitions for senior sales leaders are far more likely to sponsor you than those hiring at this level for the first time.
Lead with revenue impact, not visa status
VP Sales candidates are evaluated on pipeline built, quotas exceeded, and teams led. Frame your application around measurable outcomes first. Visa sponsorship becomes a much easier conversation once a hiring committee is sold on your commercial track record.
Quantify your leadership scope explicitly
Hiring managers at this level want to know team size, geographic territory, and ARR owned. Be specific in your resume and cover letter. Vague claims like 'managed a team' are filtered out quickly when competing for a VP-level seat.
Start your search at least three months before OPT expires
VP Sales hiring cycles run 60 to 90 days on average, sometimes longer. If your OPT window is closing, that timeline leaves no room for error. Beginning your search early gives you leverage to negotiate timing and sponsorship terms.
Prepare a clear sponsorship narrative for the first call
Recruiters at this level will ask about work authorization immediately. Know your OPT end date, STEM extension eligibility, and H-1B cap timing. A confident, rehearsed answer signals maturity and prevents the conversation from stalling.
Focus on sectors with established sponsorship infrastructure
Enterprise SaaS, fintech, and healthtech companies typically have legal and HR teams experienced in visa processing. Targeting these industries over early-stage startups reduces the risk that a company's sponsorship hesitation kills an otherwise strong offer.
Vice President Sales OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as a Vice President of Sales in the United States?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment in roles directly related to your field of study. A VP of Sales position typically qualifies under business, marketing, or management degrees. You can begin working once your EAD card is in hand and the start date on the card has been reached.
Will employers actually sponsor a VP of Sales on OPT for an H-1B?
Some will, particularly in enterprise software, fintech, and healthcare technology, where companies have established immigration programs and compete hard for senior commercial talent. The key is identifying employers with a documented history of sponsoring H-1B petitions at the director or VP level. Migrate Mate filters OPT-friendly VP roles specifically so you can focus your search on employers already open to sponsorship.
Does a VP of Sales role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. A VP of Sales that requires a specific bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field can qualify as a specialty occupation. Roles framed around general management or leadership without a required degree in a specific field face more scrutiny. Your employer's immigration attorney will assess the job description carefully before filing.
How does the 60-day grace period affect VP Sales job searches?
If your employment ends before you secure a new offer, your 60-day grace period begins immediately. VP Sales hiring cycles often take two to three months, which means you may run out of authorized stay before an offer is finalized. Starting your search before employment ends, rather than after, is the most important thing you can do to avoid this gap.
What should I expect during OPT employment verification for a senior sales role?
Employers at this level typically run thorough onboarding compliance checks, including I-9 verification and confirmation of your EAD validity dates. You should provide a clear copy of your EAD, your passport, and your current I-20. Some companies also request a written summary of your OPT authorization period and any STEM extension eligibility before extending a formal offer.