TN Visa Group Account Director Jobs
Group Account Director roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category when the position involves directing client strategy and advisory functions at a senior level. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry without a cap; Mexican citizens follow the consular process. Relevant experience and a qualifying job offer are required.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 260464
Salary Range: 185,400.00 - 310,600.00
Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Purpose
Contributes to the overall success of the U.S. Legal Department with primary responsibility for a wide range of Structured Finance matters within the Global Banking and Markets division, with a particular focus on securitizations and asset-backed securities offerings, and for providing legal advice, services and counsel on issues affecting the Bank's U.S. operations.
What You’ll Do
- Provides legal support to the businesses in the Structured Finance Group, with a focus on asset-backed securitizations (ABS including RMBS, CMBS and CLOs).
- Drafts and negotiates structured finance documentation relating to the above businesses.
- Supports the development, structuring, regulatory analysis, of new products and business initiatives within the Structured Finance Group and acts as the Legal Department’s liaison with other corporate functions supporting these products and initiatives.
- Reviews and uplifts firm policies in coordination with the Compliance department relating to securitizations.
- Monitors legal and regulatory developments, evaluates impact on the Structured Finance Group and other Global Banking and Markets businesses, and coordinates and discusses as necessary with internal stakeholders.
- Serves as Legal stakeholder on working groups, managing projects and engaging with the firm’s advocacy efforts relating to regulatory issues and regulatory change.
- Advises internal stakeholders across the front office and other corporate functions in developing and implementing key strategic projects and new initiatives.
- Analyzes legal and regulatory issues and provides timely and well-researched work product to clients on legal matters affecting the Structured Finance Group.
- Supports Scotiabank’s participation in various trade associations or other public forums and assists in drafting comment letters in response to proposed regulations affecting the Structured Finance Group.
- Contributes to efficient and effective relationships with outside counsel and manages legal costs and invoices.
- Understands how Scotiabank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
- Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
- Demonstrates a proactive approach to developing competency in unfamiliar practice areas.
- Pursues effective adherence to Scotiabank’s Values and its Code of Conduct, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to, and effectiveness of business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, sanctions and anti-money laundering (AML), and conduct risk.
- Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
What You’ll Bring
- J.D. and licensed attorney in good standing admitted or otherwise authorized to practice law in the state of New York or in the state of Texas. Position to be based either in New York, New York, Houston, Texas, or Dallas, Texas on a hybrid schedule.
- 10+ years of securitization legal experience with a law firm or financial institution.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, influencing and communication skills.
- Excellent judgement, writing skills, and presence.
- Self-starter, effective under pressure, proactive and flexible.
- Subject matter expertise of securitization processes (ABS including CMBS, RMBS, CLOs) and regulations, including securitization vehicles and regulations relating thereto.
- Comprehensive understanding of corporate, securities, creditor, finance, and bankruptcy law, including related legal and regulatory considerations.
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.
Interested?
If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!
At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.
What's in it for you?
Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.
LOCATION
Location(s): United States : New York : New York City
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Scotiabank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requisition ID: 260464
Salary Range: 185,400.00 - 310,600.00
Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Purpose
Contributes to the overall success of the U.S. Legal Department with primary responsibility for a wide range of Structured Finance matters within the Global Banking and Markets division, with a particular focus on securitizations and asset-backed securities offerings, and for providing legal advice, services and counsel on issues affecting the Bank's U.S. operations.
What You’ll Do
- Provides legal support to the businesses in the Structured Finance Group, with a focus on asset-backed securitizations (ABS including RMBS, CMBS and CLOs).
- Drafts and negotiates structured finance documentation relating to the above businesses.
- Supports the development, structuring, regulatory analysis, of new products and business initiatives within the Structured Finance Group and acts as the Legal Department’s liaison with other corporate functions supporting these products and initiatives.
- Reviews and uplifts firm policies in coordination with the Compliance department relating to securitizations.
- Monitors legal and regulatory developments, evaluates impact on the Structured Finance Group and other Global Banking and Markets businesses, and coordinates and discusses as necessary with internal stakeholders.
- Serves as Legal stakeholder on working groups, managing projects and engaging with the firm’s advocacy efforts relating to regulatory issues and regulatory change.
- Advises internal stakeholders across the front office and other corporate functions in developing and implementing key strategic projects and new initiatives.
- Analyzes legal and regulatory issues and provides timely and well-researched work product to clients on legal matters affecting the Structured Finance Group.
- Supports Scotiabank’s participation in various trade associations or other public forums and assists in drafting comment letters in response to proposed regulations affecting the Structured Finance Group.
- Contributes to efficient and effective relationships with outside counsel and manages legal costs and invoices.
- Understands how Scotiabank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
- Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
- Demonstrates a proactive approach to developing competency in unfamiliar practice areas.
- Pursues effective adherence to Scotiabank’s Values and its Code of Conduct, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to, and effectiveness of business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, sanctions and anti-money laundering (AML), and conduct risk.
- Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
What You’ll Bring
- J.D. and licensed attorney in good standing admitted or otherwise authorized to practice law in the state of New York or in the state of Texas. Position to be based either in New York, New York, Houston, Texas, or Dallas, Texas on a hybrid schedule.
- 10+ years of securitization legal experience with a law firm or financial institution.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, influencing and communication skills.
- Excellent judgement, writing skills, and presence.
- Self-starter, effective under pressure, proactive and flexible.
- Subject matter expertise of securitization processes (ABS including CMBS, RMBS, CLOs) and regulations, including securitization vehicles and regulations relating thereto.
- Comprehensive understanding of corporate, securities, creditor, finance, and bankruptcy law, including related legal and regulatory considerations.
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.
Interested?
If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!
At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.
What's in it for you?
Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.
LOCATION
Location(s): United States : New York : New York City
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Scotiabank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Group Account Director
Align your title to USMCA categories
TN visa classification for this role depends on framing the position as Management Consultant work, not general management. Review your offer letter to confirm duties emphasize strategic advisory functions, client counsel, and business analysis rather than internal operations oversight.
Document your advisory experience precisely
Border officers and consular staff assess whether your background matches the Management Consultant occupation. Prepare a credentials package that ties each past role to client-facing strategy, account growth, and measurable advisory outcomes, not just team leadership or revenue targets.
Target agencies with cross-border client portfolios
Advertising and PR agencies that serve U.S. clients from Canadian offices are familiar with TN sponsorship logistics. Prioritize employers already operating on both sides of the border, since their HR and legal teams have handled USMCA filings before and won't treat your status as an obstacle.
Negotiate employer support before signing
TN sponsorship for a Group Account Director requires an offer letter that USCIS or CBP can evaluate on the spot. Confirm your employer will provide a detailed support letter describing your role, qualifications, and the business need before you accept any offer.
Search for verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Group Account Director openings by employers with recent visa filings. This cuts the prospecting stage significantly by surfacing roles where the hiring team already understands work visa sponsorship and won't withdraw offers over visa complexity.
Prepare for port-of-entry classification scrutiny
Canadian citizens applying for TN status at the border must have documentation ready for live review. Bring your degree, a detailed employer support letter, and a written summary of your advisory duties. Vague or operations-heavy job descriptions are the most common reason CBP officers push back on Management Consultant classifications.
Group Account Director TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Group Account Director role qualify for TN visa status?
It can, but the classification depends on how the role is defined. TN status in the Management Consultant category requires that your duties focus on strategic advisory work for clients, not internal team management alone. A Group Account Director who leads client strategy, directs account planning, and provides business counsel to clients typically meets that standard. If the offer letter reads like a general management role, classification becomes harder to defend.
How does TN compare to H-1B for a Group Account Director position?
TN is faster and has no lottery. Canadian citizens can obtain TN status at a port of entry the same day a qualifying offer is accepted, while H-1B visa requires surviving a randomized selection process that accepts roughly one in four registrants. For a Group Account Director, TN also has no annual cap for Canadians and no employer PERM labor certification requirement. The tradeoff is that TN does not lead directly to a green card and must be renewed or defended as nonimmigrant intent each time.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer needs to provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead that describes the position title, the specific advisory and client-facing duties, your qualifications, the duration of employment, and confirmation that the role meets the Management Consultant category under USMCA. Vague letters citing only the job title or general responsibilities are the most frequent cause of CBP pushback for this occupation. Some employers also prepare a brief business rationale explaining why the role requires a specialist with your background.
Where can I find Group Account Director jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Group Account Director roles at employers with documented TN and USMCA sponsorship experience, so you can focus on companies whose HR teams already understand the process rather than spending interviews educating hiring managers about your visa situation.
Can Mexican citizens use the TN visa for a Group Account Director role the same way Canadians can?
The occupational categories are the same, but the process differs. Mexican citizens cannot apply at the port of entry and must go through consular processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate in Mexico. Processing timelines vary by consulate and appointment availability. Mexican TN applicants also work within an annual allocation of 5,500 principal TN visas, though this cap has historically not been exhausted.