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VP Finance roles require at least a decade of financial leadership experience, which means most OPT students aren't targeting this title directly. If you are, your OPT window is short relative to the search timeline. Prioritize employers with established immigration programs and start conversations about H-1B visa sponsorship early.
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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for conducting quantitative analytics and modeling projects for specific business units or risk types. Key responsibilities include developing new models, analytic processes, or systems approaches, creating technical documentation for related activities, and working with Technology staff in the design of systems to run models developed. Job expectations include having a broad knowledge of financial markets and products.
Responsibilities:
- Review critical assessment and challenge of models on conceptual soundness, assumptions and limitations, data, developmental evidence in support of modeling choices, performance, implementation and documentation.
- Develop and implement testing plans and testing code in order to challenge models through empirical analyses and to verify model implementation.
- Review and assess ongoing model monitoring activities.
- Write technical reports for distribution and presentation to model developers, senior management, and audit and banking regulators.
- Conduct in-depth research and analysis to identify and assess emerging risks in the consumer lending landscape.
- Support the preparation of materials for meetings and examinations with internal auditors and financial regulators.
- Provide timely and accurate information to facilitate the model governance process.
- Remote work may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or equivalent in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering (any), Physics, Computer Science, or related; and
- 2 years of experience in the job offered or a related Quantitative occupation.
- Must include 2 years of experience in each of the following:
- Utilizing scripting and analytical tools, including Python and SQL, to explore, process and thoroughly understand large volumes of structured and unstructured data in support of model development and testing, by doing data processing, feature engineering and automation;
- Leveraging statistical analysis, predictive modeling, linear regression and machine learning techniques to identify patterns, trends and key risk drivers and develop benchmark models;
- Supporting regulatory or compliance-related analytical work in alignment with internal policies and applicable regulations; and,
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, data management, business stakeholders, to support model development, validation testing or deployment activities.
SHIFT
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK
40
EMPLOYER: Bank of America N.A.
INTRODUCTION
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for conducting quantitative analytics and modeling projects for specific business units or risk types. Key responsibilities include developing new models, analytic processes, or systems approaches, creating technical documentation for related activities, and working with Technology staff in the design of systems to run models developed. Job expectations include having a broad knowledge of financial markets and products.
Responsibilities:
- Review critical assessment and challenge of models on conceptual soundness, assumptions and limitations, data, developmental evidence in support of modeling choices, performance, implementation and documentation.
- Develop and implement testing plans and testing code in order to challenge models through empirical analyses and to verify model implementation.
- Review and assess ongoing model monitoring activities.
- Write technical reports for distribution and presentation to model developers, senior management, and audit and banking regulators.
- Conduct in-depth research and analysis to identify and assess emerging risks in the consumer lending landscape.
- Support the preparation of materials for meetings and examinations with internal auditors and financial regulators.
- Provide timely and accurate information to facilitate the model governance process.
- Remote work may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or equivalent in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering (any), Physics, Computer Science, or related; and
- 2 years of experience in the job offered or a related Quantitative occupation.
- Must include 2 years of experience in each of the following:
- Utilizing scripting and analytical tools, including Python and SQL, to explore, process and thoroughly understand large volumes of structured and unstructured data in support of model development and testing, by doing data processing, feature engineering and automation;
- Leveraging statistical analysis, predictive modeling, linear regression and machine learning techniques to identify patterns, trends and key risk drivers and develop benchmark models;
- Supporting regulatory or compliance-related analytical work in alignment with internal policies and applicable regulations; and,
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, data management, business stakeholders, to support model development, validation testing or deployment activities.
SHIFT
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK
40
EMPLOYER: Bank of America N.A.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in VP Finance
Target companies with active immigration programs
Large publicly traded companies and late-stage startups typically have dedicated HR teams that handle H-1B visa sponsorship regularly. Firms that have sponsored VP-level roles before are far more likely to do it again than companies with no sponsorship history.
Lead with your financial track record, not your visa status
At the VP level, hiring decisions turn on revenue impact, cost savings, and leadership. Quantify what you've owned: budget size, team headcount, and measurable outcomes. Visa conversations go better once the employer already wants you.
Address OPT timelines proactively with recruiters
VP Finance searches run long. Be upfront about your OPT end date and whether you qualify for STEM OPT extension early in the process, so employers can assess feasibility before investing weeks in interviews.
Understand how your STEM OPT extension interacts with H-1B timing
If you have a STEM-eligible degree, a 24-month extension gives you up to three years on OPT total. That timeline aligns with the annual H-1B lottery cycle, giving employers a realistic path to keep you long term.
Build relationships with CFOs and finance leaders before applying
VP Finance roles are often filled through networks, not job postings. Connecting with finance executives at target companies before a role opens positions you as a known candidate when the hiring decision is made.
Consider companies actively scaling their finance function
Series B and Series C startups building out finance teams from scratch are often more flexible on sponsorship than mature companies with rigid processes. Growth-stage companies need strong finance leadership and are motivated to make the hire work.
VP Finance OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a VP Finance on OPT?
Yes. OPT authorizes you to work in any role directly related to your field of study. A VP Finance role typically requires a degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field. Your job duties must align with that degree field for the employment to remain OPT-compliant. If your degree is in an unrelated area, that alignment is harder to establish.
How do I find VP Finance jobs that offer OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers willing to sponsor international candidates on OPT and H-1B visas, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that won't sponsor. At the VP level, sponsorship-willing employers are less common, so having a filtered list matters more than volume of applications.
Will employers sponsor an H-1B for a VP Finance hire?
Many will, particularly larger companies with existing immigration infrastructure. The VP Finance role almost always qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules because it requires a specialized degree in finance, accounting, or a closely related field. The employer bears the legal and filing costs, so their willingness depends on budget and HR bandwidth more than your qualifications.
Does a VP Finance role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If you hold a degree in a STEM-designated field, such as financial engineering, management information systems, or certain economics programs, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. A standard finance or accounting degree is not STEM-designated, so check your specific degree program against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list.
What happens to my OPT if I get promoted to VP Finance while already employed?
An internal promotion generally does not affect your OPT status as long as your new role remains in the same field of study that authorized your OPT and your employer reports the material change to your DSO within ten days. Your DSO will update your SEVIS record. If the promotion represents a significant change in job duties or employer entity, confirm the details with your DSO before the change takes effect.