OPT VP Operations Jobs
VP Operations roles on OPT are rare but attainable. Most openings require a graduate degree in business, engineering, or operations management, and employers sponsoring at this level typically convert OPT to H-1B visa. Your 12-month standard OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives you time to prove executive-level impact before your status requires transition.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in VP Operations
Target companies with H-1B sponsorship history
Senior operations roles almost always require H-1B visa sponsorship after OPT. Focus on employers who have sponsored H-1B petitions at the VP or director level before. That history signals they understand the process and budget for it.
Lead with measurable operational outcomes
VP Operations candidates are evaluated on results, not credentials. Quantify everything: cost reductions, throughput improvements, team growth, and margin impact. Concrete numbers replace the sponsorship conversation with a business case for hiring you specifically.
Get your STEM OPT extension filed early if eligible
If your degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM extension, file at least 90 days before your current OPT expires. The extension gives employers a longer runway before H-1B sponsorship becomes urgent, which reduces hesitation at the offer stage.
Address sponsorship directly in senior-level conversations
At VP level, hiring decisions involve legal and finance teams. Raise sponsorship early rather than after an offer. Frame it factually: your timeline, what the company needs to file, and that you'll manage the process details with their counsel.
Prioritize mid-market companies over enterprise
Mid-market firms with 200 to 2,000 employees often have more VP Operations openings and faster hiring cycles. They're also more likely to sponsor a candidate who solves a real operational problem than large companies with rigid HR compliance requirements.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly VP roles
Browse VP Operations listings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers open to OPT and visa sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship willingness saves significant time and avoids wasting application cycles on companies that won't move forward.
VP Operations OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a VP of Operations on OPT?
Yes. F-1 students authorized for OPT can work in VP Operations roles as long as the position directly relates to your field of study. Your job title doesn't affect OPT eligibility, but your employment must align with your degree. Graduate degrees in business administration, supply chain, industrial engineering, or operations management all support VP Operations employment under OPT authorization.
Will employers sponsor a VP of Operations for an H-1B?
Many will, particularly at companies that have sponsored senior hires before. VP Operations qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules because it typically requires a bachelor's or graduate degree in a specific field. Your strongest position is demonstrating that the role requires specialized expertise and that you're the right person for it, which shifts the sponsorship question from cost to investment.
How do I find VP Operations jobs open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the most direct option, as it filters job listings by employers willing to work with OPT and visa sponsorship. Beyond that, focus your outreach on mid-market and growth-stage companies where VP Operations roles are often created to solve a specific scaling problem, making the hire urgent enough that sponsorship becomes a secondary concern.
Does the STEM OPT extension apply to VP Operations roles?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If your STEM-designated degree supports the VP Operations role, you may qualify for the 24-month extension, giving you up to three years of total OPT work authorization. You'll also need to work for an E-Verify employer and submit a formal training plan. Confirm your degree's STEM designation with your DSO before applying.
What happens to my OPT status if I'm between VP Operations jobs?
OPT allows up to 90 days of unemployment for standard OPT and 150 days for STEM OPT. At the VP level, job searches can take longer, so tracking your unemployment days carefully matters. If you exceed the limit, you fall out of status. Prioritize active applications and consult your DSO if a gap is approaching the threshold.