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Wealth Advisor roles qualify for F-1 OPT when your degree is in finance, economics, or a related field. Most positions involve client portfolio management and financial planning, which aligns directly with STEM-adjacent and business OPT categories. Your 12-month OPT window is enough time to demonstrate value and pursue H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Ready to take your career to the next level? As an Associate on the Legacy Transition Team in the Wealth Advice Center (WAC), you will guide beneficiaries through the complex process of estate settlement and asset transfer. You will be tasked with facilitating a smooth distribution of wealth according to the decedents wishes while offering peace of mind during a challenging time, preserving both financial and emotional well-being for all involved. If you excel at fostering meaningful connections, demonstrating empathy, and achieving measurable results, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for someone who can:
- Build and deepen relationships by providing exceptional wealth management services and solutions helping retain assets and drive various business initiatives that are in line with the WAC’s growth plan
- Continue a successful career in a growing wealth management business with strong earning potential and career advancement
- Accept referrals from other lines of business, owning all appointments and outreaches assigned in an effort to deliver guidance and a white glove experience
- Understand and adhere to compliance and operational procedures and requirements
- Develop professionally through ongoing wealth management training led by a team of experienced professionals, internal business partners across UBS, and external partnerships
- Collaborate with internal teams to address beneficiary concerns and deliver optimal solutions
- Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring our values and vision are effectively communicated to the public
- Manage timelines and resources effectively to deliver high-quality results
- Promote a culture of excellence
THE TEAM
The UBS Wealth Advice Center is a UBS branch with locations in Weehawken, New Jersey; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Dallas, Texas, focused on delivering consistent, high quality advice and guidance to Emerging Affluent clients through a scalable, relationship based service model.
Our team currently supports more than 250,000 clients nationwide. Clients are served by a team of over 400 dedicated professionals, including Financial Advisors and Team Associates, who work directly with clients—primarily over the phone—to understand their individual needs and help them make informed decisions in support of their long term financial goals.
You’ll be working as part of the Legacy Transition Team acting as a key liaison between beneficiaries and internal teams, offering clear guidance while addressing any challenges that may arise during the complex process of asset transitioning from decedents.
The UBS Wealth Advice Center leadership team supports career advancement and internal mobility to help guide your career journey at UBS. All new UBS Wealth Advice Center employees must commit to staying in the WAC for a minimum of three years before becoming eligible to transfer to another role internally.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
You have:
- 1+ years of experience in a relevant role preferred
- Familiarity with probate processes, trust administration, and post-mortem services
- An ability to work with diverse clients, including executors, trustees, and beneficiaries, often in emotionally sensitive situations
- Proficiency in analyzing and completing complex cases with a high level of accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- SIE (mandatory), Series 7 and Series 66 (or equivalent) preferred or are able to obtain within 150 days of accepting the position
- Undergraduate degree is mandatory
You are:
- Emotionally sensitive, offering support to grieving beneficiaries while maintaining professionalism
- Flexible to adjust to varying beneficiary and business needs, estate complexities, and evolving regulations
- Adaptable with the capacity to remain composed and focused in high-pressure or emotionally charged situations
- Highly detail-oriented, with a strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- A natural problem-solver who collaborates seamlessly with individuals and teams
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite Applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word & Excel
- Exhibits self-confidence and composure in high-pressure situations
- Demonstrates a proactive mindset and a strong drive to succeed
- Exceptional communicator, both verbally and in writing, with excellent listening skills
- Capable of managing cases independently, with a high degree of ownership and responsibility
About us
UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.
HOW WE HIRE
We may request you to complete one or more assessments during the application process. Learn more.
JOIN US
At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.
LOCATION
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
DISCLAIMER / POLICY STATEMENTS
UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
INTRODUCTION
Ready to take your career to the next level? As an Associate on the Legacy Transition Team in the Wealth Advice Center (WAC), you will guide beneficiaries through the complex process of estate settlement and asset transfer. You will be tasked with facilitating a smooth distribution of wealth according to the decedents wishes while offering peace of mind during a challenging time, preserving both financial and emotional well-being for all involved. If you excel at fostering meaningful connections, demonstrating empathy, and achieving measurable results, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for someone who can:
- Build and deepen relationships by providing exceptional wealth management services and solutions helping retain assets and drive various business initiatives that are in line with the WAC’s growth plan
- Continue a successful career in a growing wealth management business with strong earning potential and career advancement
- Accept referrals from other lines of business, owning all appointments and outreaches assigned in an effort to deliver guidance and a white glove experience
- Understand and adhere to compliance and operational procedures and requirements
- Develop professionally through ongoing wealth management training led by a team of experienced professionals, internal business partners across UBS, and external partnerships
- Collaborate with internal teams to address beneficiary concerns and deliver optimal solutions
- Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring our values and vision are effectively communicated to the public
- Manage timelines and resources effectively to deliver high-quality results
- Promote a culture of excellence
THE TEAM
The UBS Wealth Advice Center is a UBS branch with locations in Weehawken, New Jersey; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Dallas, Texas, focused on delivering consistent, high quality advice and guidance to Emerging Affluent clients through a scalable, relationship based service model.
Our team currently supports more than 250,000 clients nationwide. Clients are served by a team of over 400 dedicated professionals, including Financial Advisors and Team Associates, who work directly with clients—primarily over the phone—to understand their individual needs and help them make informed decisions in support of their long term financial goals.
You’ll be working as part of the Legacy Transition Team acting as a key liaison between beneficiaries and internal teams, offering clear guidance while addressing any challenges that may arise during the complex process of asset transitioning from decedents.
The UBS Wealth Advice Center leadership team supports career advancement and internal mobility to help guide your career journey at UBS. All new UBS Wealth Advice Center employees must commit to staying in the WAC for a minimum of three years before becoming eligible to transfer to another role internally.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
You have:
- 1+ years of experience in a relevant role preferred
- Familiarity with probate processes, trust administration, and post-mortem services
- An ability to work with diverse clients, including executors, trustees, and beneficiaries, often in emotionally sensitive situations
- Proficiency in analyzing and completing complex cases with a high level of accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- SIE (mandatory), Series 7 and Series 66 (or equivalent) preferred or are able to obtain within 150 days of accepting the position
- Undergraduate degree is mandatory
You are:
- Emotionally sensitive, offering support to grieving beneficiaries while maintaining professionalism
- Flexible to adjust to varying beneficiary and business needs, estate complexities, and evolving regulations
- Adaptable with the capacity to remain composed and focused in high-pressure or emotionally charged situations
- Highly detail-oriented, with a strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- A natural problem-solver who collaborates seamlessly with individuals and teams
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite Applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word & Excel
- Exhibits self-confidence and composure in high-pressure situations
- Demonstrates a proactive mindset and a strong drive to succeed
- Exceptional communicator, both verbally and in writing, with excellent listening skills
- Capable of managing cases independently, with a high degree of ownership and responsibility
About us
UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.
HOW WE HIRE
We may request you to complete one or more assessments during the application process. Learn more.
JOIN US
At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.
LOCATION
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
DISCLAIMER / POLICY STATEMENTS
UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Wealth Advisor
Target RIAs and independent broker-dealers first
Registered Investment Advisors and independent broker-dealers sponsor OPT students more consistently than large wirehouses. Smaller firms often have more flexibility in hiring timelines and are less constrained by rigid HR policies around work authorization.
Get your Series 65 or 66 before applying
Holding a Series 65 or 66 license signals you can serve clients immediately without additional firm investment. It removes a common hesitation employers have around sponsoring international candidates who still need licensing before generating revenue.
Frame your international background as a client acquisition asset
Firms serving multicultural or international client bases actively seek advisors who share those backgrounds. Position your origin country, language skills, and cultural fluency as a direct business development advantage during interviews and in your cover letter.
Start the H-1B conversation at the offer stage, not later
Wealth Advisor roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa when a finance degree is required. Raising sponsorship during offer negotiations, not months into the job, gives your employer time to prepare and signals you have a clear plan.
Document your client outcomes from day one
Sponsoring firms want evidence of performance before committing to H-1B costs. Track assets under management growth, client retention rates, and referral numbers from your first week. Concrete metrics make the sponsorship business case significantly easier to present.
Build your CFP candidacy while on OPT
The CFP designation requires 6,000 hours of professional experience, which your OPT period starts counting toward. Employers see CFP candidacy as a retention signal and are far more willing to sponsor advisors already progressing toward the credential.
Wealth Advisor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Wealth Advisor role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field. Most Wealth Advisor roles at regulated firms meet this threshold. The key is ensuring the job description explicitly states a degree requirement in a specific field, not just any bachelor's degree. Generic degree requirements can complicate the H-1B specialty occupation analysis.
Can I work as a Wealth Advisor on OPT while studying for the Series 65 or Series 7?
Yes. OPT authorizes full-time employment in your field of study, and you can sit for FINRA and state licensing exams while working. Many firms hire OPT students in a junior or associate capacity before licensing is complete. Confirm with your employer that your pre-licensing activities fall within your authorized employment scope as defined on your EAD.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor a Wealth Advisor on OPT for an H-1B?
Registered Investment Advisors, independent broker-dealers, and multi-family offices sponsor OPT students more consistently than large wirehouse firms. Smaller firms tend to evaluate candidates individually rather than applying blanket no-sponsorship policies. You can browse Wealth Advisor roles at OPT-friendly firms on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for employers open to F-1 work authorization.
Does my OPT EAD need to list 'Wealth Advisor' specifically as my authorized job title?
No. Your EAD authorizes employment in your field of study, not a specific job title. As long as the Wealth Advisor role is directly related to your degree field, such as finance or economics, you're authorized to work in that capacity. Your offer letter, I-20, and EAD together document the connection between your role and your degree for employer verification purposes.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I move from one wealth management firm to another?
You can change employers on OPT without filing new paperwork with USCIS, but you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days so they can update SEVIS. Your EAD remains valid at the new firm as long as the role is still related to your degree field and you remain within your authorized OPT period. Keep your DSO informed to avoid any status complications.