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Chief Operating Officer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category when the position involves directing company operations at an executive level. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate with no cap; Mexican citizens go through consular processing with an annual allocation.
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Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$104,000.00 - $171,700.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
At Travelers, our Enterprise Operations teams strive to deliver differentiating customer and agent experiences, help drive top-line revenue and underwriting results, and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and efficiency across the Enterprise. As an Associate Operations Director, you will lead a small team of Operations leaders, building highly effective teams and achieving business results. You will learn to ideate and assist in creating and executing the business strategy. Your team may also include some individual contributors and be comprised of virtual, hybrid, and/or onsite employees.
What Will You Do?
- Build and foster an inclusive, engaging, and collaborative culture by encouraging and valuing diverse perspectives, creativity, and teamwork, enabling employees to bring their whole self to work.
- Establish and communicate clear expectations and engage in timely, consistent, and effective coaching and performance management; this includes attracting, motivating, developing, and retaining talent.
- Build and maintain positive and impactful relationships with internal and/or external partners and develop the ability to influence business outcomes.
- Assist in creating and executing the business strategy to enhance operational effectiveness and achieve business objectives.
- Contribute to the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)/Objectives and Key Results (OKRs); monitor business result trends using KPIs/OKRs; proactively use data to analyze and manage team performance; ensure the appropriate utilization of available recognition programs.
- Monitor business operations to ensure compliance with SOX/regulatory requirements.
- Proactively identify opportunities and potentially lead initiatives to improve business processes and workflows; champion new approaches, methods, and technologies to drive innovation aligned with the business strategy.
- Create a culture that embraces change and strategically execute change management efforts.
- Lead or support projects and initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Three years of experience managing people or projects.
- Six years of insurance, operations, or related experience.
- Advanced knowledge of Property and Casualty products and services.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire team members to achieve optimal results in a highly collaborative and matrixed organization.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information to various audiences.
- Advanced relationship building skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with internal and/or external partners.
- Workforce Management experience within a contact center environment.
What is a Must Have?
- Two years of experience managing people or projects.
- Four years of insurance, operations, or related experience.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.
Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$104,000.00 - $171,700.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
At Travelers, our Enterprise Operations teams strive to deliver differentiating customer and agent experiences, help drive top-line revenue and underwriting results, and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and efficiency across the Enterprise. As an Associate Operations Director, you will lead a small team of Operations leaders, building highly effective teams and achieving business results. You will learn to ideate and assist in creating and executing the business strategy. Your team may also include some individual contributors and be comprised of virtual, hybrid, and/or onsite employees.
What Will You Do?
- Build and foster an inclusive, engaging, and collaborative culture by encouraging and valuing diverse perspectives, creativity, and teamwork, enabling employees to bring their whole self to work.
- Establish and communicate clear expectations and engage in timely, consistent, and effective coaching and performance management; this includes attracting, motivating, developing, and retaining talent.
- Build and maintain positive and impactful relationships with internal and/or external partners and develop the ability to influence business outcomes.
- Assist in creating and executing the business strategy to enhance operational effectiveness and achieve business objectives.
- Contribute to the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)/Objectives and Key Results (OKRs); monitor business result trends using KPIs/OKRs; proactively use data to analyze and manage team performance; ensure the appropriate utilization of available recognition programs.
- Monitor business operations to ensure compliance with SOX/regulatory requirements.
- Proactively identify opportunities and potentially lead initiatives to improve business processes and workflows; champion new approaches, methods, and technologies to drive innovation aligned with the business strategy.
- Create a culture that embraces change and strategically execute change management efforts.
- Lead or support projects and initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Three years of experience managing people or projects.
- Six years of insurance, operations, or related experience.
- Advanced knowledge of Property and Casualty products and services.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire team members to achieve optimal results in a highly collaborative and matrixed organization.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information to various audiences.
- Advanced relationship building skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with internal and/or external partners.
- Workforce Management experience within a contact center environment.
What is a Must Have?
- Two years of experience managing people or projects.
- Four years of insurance, operations, or related experience.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Chief Operating Officer
Frame your COO credentials around Management Consultant criteria
The TN visa has no dedicated COO category, so your offer letter and credentials must map your executive operations role to Management Consultant requirements. A degree in business administration or management strengthens that classification with CBP officers.
Target companies with existing TN visa filing history
Employers who have previously sponsored TN professionals move faster and understand the documentation requirements. Prioritize publicly traded firms, multinational subsidiaries, and private equity-backed companies, which are more likely to have processed TN petitions for senior roles.
Nail the employer offer letter before anything else
CBP adjudicates TN status at the port of entry for Canadians using your offer letter alone. The letter must specify your title, duties, qualifications, and that the role is temporary in nature. Missing any element can result in a same-day denial.
Search for COO sponsorship roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Chief Operating Officer roles by TN visa sponsorship readiness. It surfaces employers actively hiring for this classification, so you spend less time cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the USMCA process.
Prepare Canadian credentials for immediate border review
Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry, so bring your degree transcripts, professional credentials, and the employer offer letter in original or certified form. CBP officers cannot request missing documents on the spot.
Understand Mexican citizens must complete consular processing first
If you hold Mexican citizenship, TN approval requires a consular interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate in Mexico before you can enter. Schedule that appointment as early as possible once your employer finalizes the offer letter and supporting documents.
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Find Chief Operating Officer JobsChief Operating Officer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Chief Operating Officer title qualify directly for a TN visa?
There is no standalone COO category under USMCA's TN visa classifications. Most COO positions are filed under the Management Consultant category, which requires a degree in management or business and duties that genuinely involve directing organizational operations. The offer letter must connect your specific responsibilities to that classification, or CBP may question the eligibility.
How does TN visa sponsorship for a COO role compare to H-1B?
For senior executive roles like COO, TN has a meaningful structural advantage: no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no I-129 petition required. Canadian citizens can get TN status in a single day at the border. H-1B requires waiting for an April lottery selection, then a six-month wait before October 1 employment begins, which most companies hiring at the COO level find impractical.
What documents does a COO candidate need to bring to the U.S. border for TN approval?
Canadian citizens applying at a port of entry need a valid passport, a detailed employer offer letter, degree transcripts and diploma, and any professional credentials supporting the Management Consultant classification. CBP adjudicates on the spot, so incomplete documentation typically means a denial with no opportunity to supplement on the same visit.
Where can I find Chief Operating Officer roles that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can search COO and senior operations roles filtered by sponsorship readiness, which eliminates the time spent screening companies unfamiliar with USMCA classifications or unwilling to support the TN process.
Can a COO on a TN visa transition to a green card later?
TN status is classified as nonimmigrant and requires the role to be temporary in nature, which creates tension with green card sponsorship since PERM and EB-1C petitions imply permanent intent. Executives in COO roles sometimes pursue an L-1A or EB-1C pathway through a multinational employer, but that transition requires separate employer sponsorship and is independent of TN status.
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