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Market Development Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category, one of the most employer-accessible TN classifications. Canadian citizens can enter at the border with same-day approval. Mexican citizens need consular processing. Your degree field and job duties must align clearly with strategic market analysis and business development.
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Asset & Wealth Management
A career with Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential, while you discover your own. As part of one of the world’s leading asset managers with over $3.6 trillion in assets under supervision (as of 12/31/2025), you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions and building meaningful relationships with your clients. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success. Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As primary investment area within Goldman Sachs, we provide investment and advisory services for pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors and individuals.
Our Impact
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) delivers innovative investment solutions through a global, multi-product platform that offers clients the advantages that come with working with a large firm, while maintaining the benefits of a boutique. GSAM is one of the pre-eminent investment management organizations globally. Critical to the success of GSAM is our ability to leverage a global team of talented professionals to define solutions and lead change across the operational infrastructure. Third Party Wealth (TPW) markets GSAM's investment products and services to financial intermediaries and advisors. The focus is on building and maintaining long-term client relationships and communicating key themes from the firm's leading investment professionals. GSAM provides investment solutions across all major asset classes (e.g., fixed income, equities and alternatives) and products including mutual funds, ETFs, separate accounts and alternative investments.
Job Description
The ETF Specialist role is part of the Global ETF Distribution Team. The role involves both an individual sales process and a collaborative partnership with GSAM Regional Directors (External Wholesalers)/ Sales/Relationship Management teams to drive market penetration of Goldman Sachs ETF products and services through retail and institutional distribution channels. These channels include Broker-Dealers (independent and wirehouse), RIAs, Institutions and ETF Strategists. A successful candidate must have experience with ETFs along with a strong understanding of capital markets, portfolio analytics, and investment research. The candidate will employ a consultative and client-centric business development approach.
Role & Responsibilities
- Collaboration with Regional Directors (External Wholesalers) and key Sales/Relationship Managers across the firm to support ETF market share growth and net sales of US listed GSAM ETFs.
- Serve as the main point of contact for Regional Directors in the field to support their ETF sales efforts.
- Educate a wide range of clients with varying degrees of ETF knowledge on investment strategies, product positioning and portfolio implementation strategies across the entire GSAM ETF Suite.
- Conduct compelling group and individual presentations both in-person and virtually designed to articulate and differentiate the GSAM ETF Platform.
- Respond to client inquiries related to fund features and performance both individually and in partnership with Regional Directors/Sales/Relationship Managers within GSAM.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years ETF related experience within either a sales, product specialist or investment focused role.
- Undergraduate degree in business, finance or a related discipline required.
- CFA, MBA and/or CIMA designation(s) preferred.
- FINRA Series 7 & 63 required.
- Comfortable with extensive travel.
- Excellent presentation skills (both in-person and virtually) and strong verbal/written communication skills.
- A growth mindset with a business-owner mentality, being naturally drawn to pursuing sales opportunities, innovation, new value creation and looks to continually improve capabilities.
- Strong investment acumen and background.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to utilize data and make data-driven decisions to maximize productivity.
- A passion for capital markets, asset management and ETFs.
LOCATION
This position will be based in one of the following Goldman Sachs offices: San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; Salt Lake City, UT or Newport Beach, CA.
Job Description
Asset & Wealth Management
A career with Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential, while you discover your own. As part of one of the world’s leading asset managers with over $3.6 trillion in assets under supervision (as of 12/31/2025), you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions and building meaningful relationships with your clients. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success. Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As primary investment area within Goldman Sachs, we provide investment and advisory services for pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors and individuals.
Our Impact
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) delivers innovative investment solutions through a global, multi-product platform that offers clients the advantages that come with working with a large firm, while maintaining the benefits of a boutique. GSAM is one of the pre-eminent investment management organizations globally. Critical to the success of GSAM is our ability to leverage a global team of talented professionals to define solutions and lead change across the operational infrastructure. Third Party Wealth (TPW) markets GSAM's investment products and services to financial intermediaries and advisors. The focus is on building and maintaining long-term client relationships and communicating key themes from the firm's leading investment professionals. GSAM provides investment solutions across all major asset classes (e.g., fixed income, equities and alternatives) and products including mutual funds, ETFs, separate accounts and alternative investments.
Job Description
The ETF Specialist role is part of the Global ETF Distribution Team. The role involves both an individual sales process and a collaborative partnership with GSAM Regional Directors (External Wholesalers)/ Sales/Relationship Management teams to drive market penetration of Goldman Sachs ETF products and services through retail and institutional distribution channels. These channels include Broker-Dealers (independent and wirehouse), RIAs, Institutions and ETF Strategists. A successful candidate must have experience with ETFs along with a strong understanding of capital markets, portfolio analytics, and investment research. The candidate will employ a consultative and client-centric business development approach.
Role & Responsibilities
- Collaboration with Regional Directors (External Wholesalers) and key Sales/Relationship Managers across the firm to support ETF market share growth and net sales of US listed GSAM ETFs.
- Serve as the main point of contact for Regional Directors in the field to support their ETF sales efforts.
- Educate a wide range of clients with varying degrees of ETF knowledge on investment strategies, product positioning and portfolio implementation strategies across the entire GSAM ETF Suite.
- Conduct compelling group and individual presentations both in-person and virtually designed to articulate and differentiate the GSAM ETF Platform.
- Respond to client inquiries related to fund features and performance both individually and in partnership with Regional Directors/Sales/Relationship Managers within GSAM.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years ETF related experience within either a sales, product specialist or investment focused role.
- Undergraduate degree in business, finance or a related discipline required.
- CFA, MBA and/or CIMA designation(s) preferred.
- FINRA Series 7 & 63 required.
- Comfortable with extensive travel.
- Excellent presentation skills (both in-person and virtually) and strong verbal/written communication skills.
- A growth mindset with a business-owner mentality, being naturally drawn to pursuing sales opportunities, innovation, new value creation and looks to continually improve capabilities.
- Strong investment acumen and background.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to utilize data and make data-driven decisions to maximize productivity.
- A passion for capital markets, asset management and ETFs.
LOCATION
This position will be based in one of the following Goldman Sachs offices: San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; Salt Lake City, UT or Newport Beach, CA.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Market Development Specialist
Frame your credentials around management consulting
TN approval for Market Development Specialists depends on classifying the role under Management Consultant. Your degree in business, marketing, or economics must connect directly to the strategic advisory nature of the work, not just sales execution.
Request a duties letter before applying anywhere
Ask each prospective employer to draft a TN support letter detailing your analytical and market-entry responsibilities. Vague job descriptions citing general sales duties are the most common reason officers question eligibility for this role category.
Search TN-eligible roles through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Market Development Specialist jobs by TN visa sponsorship readiness, saving you from cold outreach to employers unfamiliar with the USMCA classification. Focus your applications where sponsorship infrastructure already exists.
Clarify border vs. consulate processing with your employer
Canadian citizens can finalize TN status at a U.S. port of entry with the support letter and credentials in hand. Mexican citizens must schedule a consular appointment, which affects your start date timeline and should be built into offer negotiations.
Confirm your role description survives an officer's scrutiny
CBP officers assess whether your daily duties match the Management Consultant classification, not just your job title. If your offer letter emphasizes quota attainment or territory coverage over strategic market analysis, request a revision before travel.
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Find Market Development Specialist JobsMarket Development Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Market Development Specialist role actually qualify for TN status?
Yes, but classification depends on the duties, not the title. CBP evaluates whether the role involves strategic consulting work such as market analysis, competitive research, or business development planning. Roles focused primarily on direct sales, cold outreach, or account management without a strategic advisory component may not qualify under the Management Consultant category. Your employer's support letter needs to articulate the consulting nature of the work clearly.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no petition filing with USCIS. A Canadian professional can obtain TN status at a port of entry in a single day if the employer's support letter and credentials are in order. H-1B requires a March lottery registration, an April selection, and an October 1 start date at the earliest. For Market Development Specialists who already have a qualifying degree and a compliant job offer, TN is a faster and more predictable path.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must prepare a support letter on company letterhead specifying your job title, a description of duties consistent with the Management Consultant TN category, your credentials, the employment duration, and your compensation structure. The letter does not require government filing for Canadians but must be presented at the port of entry. Mexican citizens submit it as part of the DS-160 consular application package.
Where can I find Market Development Specialist jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN-eligible roles in the United States. The platform filters jobs by sponsorship readiness, so you can focus on employers who already understand the USMCA classification process rather than explaining TN visa mechanics from scratch during every hiring conversation.
Can I switch employers after starting a Market Development Specialist role on TN status?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. Before you can legally begin working for a new company, that employer must issue a new TN support letter and you must obtain new TN status, either at a port of entry if you are Canadian or through a consular appointment if you are Mexican. Working for a new employer before completing this step violates your status, so build the timeline into your transition planning.
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