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VP Product roles sit at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and execution, making them one of the more complex OPT placements to navigate. Most require a STEM-adjacent background in computer science, engineering, or data, and employers sponsoring at this level typically extend H-1B visa support once your OPT period concludes.
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Conning is a leading global investment management firm with a long history of serving the insurance industry. We develop customized investment strategies that address our clients’ unique objectives, requirements and tolerance for risk. We develop solutions by leveraging Conning’s risk management tools and utilizing a highly disciplined investment process that relies on fundamental analysis. The Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) Trader will be an integral part of the investment team and will be responsible for generating, executing, and communicating investment ideas. This individual will track MBS markets to help form views on relative value and investment themes. The individual will execute MBS trades while monitoring primary and secondary market flows. This individual will also discuss MBS markets, macroeconomics, and US rates with portfolio managers, analysts, clients and prospects.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, develop and present ideas / execute MBS trades. Maintain up to date knowledge of market conditions, flows, dealer axes, secondary BWICs across MBS. Develop and maintain relationships with sell side traders and sales to ensure access to issuance, ideas and market information flow. (40%)
- Provide market commentary for internal and external uses. Provide market information, trends, and recommendations to trading and portfolio management groups on the MBS market. (25%)
- Provide sector expertise and knowledge base required to service existing clients as well as prospective clients via conference calls, meeting presentations, and other documentation. (15%)
- Represent Conning in client and prospective client meetings. (10%)
- Serve as a backup to the non-agency RMBS trading function. (10%)
- Initial coverage includes TBA, specified pools, CMOs, derivatives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA and/or CFA designation preferred.
- Team oriented individual with ability to work well with diverse groups of traders, credit analysts and portfolio managers.
- Existing relationships with sell side traders and/or salespeople with the ability to effectively communicate with the broker/dealer community preferred.
- Experience with investment systems, including Bloomberg and YieldBook.
- Excellent communication and analytic skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and time constraints.
- Strong aptitude for handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience with analysis, structure and/or trading MBS.
- 0-3 years of trading experience.
Decision Making Level/Position Latitude
Significant autonomy under the SP team.
Position Scope Data
No direct reports.
Significantly contributes to the success of the SP team and the team’s overall performance.
Conning is an equal opportunity employer. Our company embraces the principles of inclusion; our employees can bring the best version of themselves to work every day. We thrive in an environment where everyone’s voice is heard, every idea counts, and the differences of our employees are valued. We provide reasonable accommodations to those who need them. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact us to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Applicants must exhibit a strong commitment to meet compliance obligations reflecting Conning's core values of honesty and integrity; must accept responsibility for compliance in each role and comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and legal requirements.
INTRODUCTION
Conning is a leading global investment management firm with a long history of serving the insurance industry. We develop customized investment strategies that address our clients’ unique objectives, requirements and tolerance for risk. We develop solutions by leveraging Conning’s risk management tools and utilizing a highly disciplined investment process that relies on fundamental analysis. The Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) Trader will be an integral part of the investment team and will be responsible for generating, executing, and communicating investment ideas. This individual will track MBS markets to help form views on relative value and investment themes. The individual will execute MBS trades while monitoring primary and secondary market flows. This individual will also discuss MBS markets, macroeconomics, and US rates with portfolio managers, analysts, clients and prospects.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, develop and present ideas / execute MBS trades. Maintain up to date knowledge of market conditions, flows, dealer axes, secondary BWICs across MBS. Develop and maintain relationships with sell side traders and sales to ensure access to issuance, ideas and market information flow. (40%)
- Provide market commentary for internal and external uses. Provide market information, trends, and recommendations to trading and portfolio management groups on the MBS market. (25%)
- Provide sector expertise and knowledge base required to service existing clients as well as prospective clients via conference calls, meeting presentations, and other documentation. (15%)
- Represent Conning in client and prospective client meetings. (10%)
- Serve as a backup to the non-agency RMBS trading function. (10%)
- Initial coverage includes TBA, specified pools, CMOs, derivatives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA and/or CFA designation preferred.
- Team oriented individual with ability to work well with diverse groups of traders, credit analysts and portfolio managers.
- Existing relationships with sell side traders and/or salespeople with the ability to effectively communicate with the broker/dealer community preferred.
- Experience with investment systems, including Bloomberg and YieldBook.
- Excellent communication and analytic skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and time constraints.
- Strong aptitude for handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience with analysis, structure and/or trading MBS.
- 0-3 years of trading experience.
Decision Making Level/Position Latitude
Significant autonomy under the SP team.
Position Scope Data
No direct reports.
Significantly contributes to the success of the SP team and the team’s overall performance.
Conning is an equal opportunity employer. Our company embraces the principles of inclusion; our employees can bring the best version of themselves to work every day. We thrive in an environment where everyone’s voice is heard, every idea counts, and the differences of our employees are valued. We provide reasonable accommodations to those who need them. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact us to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Applicants must exhibit a strong commitment to meet compliance obligations reflecting Conning's core values of honesty and integrity; must accept responsibility for compliance in each role and comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and legal requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in VP Product
Target companies with established OPT pipelines
Mid-stage and enterprise tech companies are far more likely to have HR processes built for OPT students. At the VP level, sponsorship decisions move fast when legal teams already know the paperwork.
Lead with your STEM degree credentials upfront
VP Product roles often qualify for STEM OPT extension when your degree is in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Make this clear in your resume summary so recruiters know your 36-month authorization window from the start.
Address OPT timing before the offer stage
At the VP level, compensation negotiations run long. Raise your OPT status and authorization end date early in the process so legal teams can confirm sponsorship feasibility before an offer is extended.
Quantify product outcomes, not just responsibilities
Executive hiring committees want revenue impact, user growth, and retention metrics. Concrete numbers signal you can own a P-and-L, which makes the sponsorship conversation easier when leadership is already sold on your value.
Prioritize companies that have filed H-1B petitions before
Prior H-1B visa filing history is a reliable proxy for sponsorship willingness. Companies that have done it before have internal processes in place, which means fewer delays when your OPT window starts closing.
Understand your CPT history before interviews
If you used 12 or more months of full-time CPT during your degree, you are ineligible for OPT. Know your CPT record before applying for VP roles so you can answer authorization questions accurately and avoid late-stage complications.
VP Product OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work in VP Product roles?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment in roles directly related to your field of study, and VP Product qualifies when your degree is in computer science, engineering, business, or a related discipline. The position must align with your major, so confirm that connection before applying. STEM OPT extension can extend your authorization to 36 months if your degree meets the criteria.
Do VP Product roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Many do, but it depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a STEM-designated degree, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension on top of your initial 12 months. Product roles tied to software, data, or engineering systems commonly satisfy the practical training requirement, but your DSO makes the final determination.
How do I find VP Product jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. It lists VP Product roles from employers who have demonstrated sponsorship history, so you are not sorting through hundreds of listings only to discover the company does not support international candidates. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers at the VP level saves significant time during a period when your authorization clock is running.
Will employers hesitate to hire a VP Product candidate on OPT?
Some will, particularly smaller companies without in-house immigration counsel. However, established tech companies and growth-stage startups with experienced HR teams regularly hire VP-level talent on OPT, especially when STEM extension applies. The stronger your track record of shipping product and leading teams, the more likely a company is to treat sponsorship as a straightforward operational step rather than a risk.
What happens to my VP Product job if my OPT expires before H-1B approval?
If you file an H-1B petition before your OPT expires and receive a timely filing receipt, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. This means you can continue in your VP Product role without a gap. Your employer's immigration attorney should initiate the H-1B process well before your OPT end date to ensure the petition is filed on time.