Investment Management OPT Jobs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is one of the strongest states for investment management F-1 OPT sponsorship, anchored by Boston's concentration of major asset managers including Fidelity Investments, State Street, and Wellington Management. Roles in portfolio analysis, quantitative research, and risk management regularly appear with OPT authorization. Cambridge and Boston's Financial District are the primary hiring hubs for international students pursuing this path.
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INTRODUCTION
Our Solutions team helps clients customize portfolios for specific investment objectives including tax management, customized portfolios and values alignment. The Custom Solutions Consultant (CSC) is a member of our internal sales desk and will specialize in being the primary contact for AIA Direct Indexing, Loomis Custom Income and Gateway clients and prospects. This is a hybrid position located in our Boston, MA office.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you will do:
- Offer subject matter expertise to financial advisors, external wholesalers, the internal sales desk, as well as other members of Natixis to promote our solutions offerings.
- Partner with broker dealer home office specialist teams to drive new accounts.
- Offer expertise on Direct Indexing platform availability and special requirements.
- Partner with external sales force on client conference calls & proposal reviews.
- Assist financial advisors in growing Direct Indexing business by promoting AIA and producing hypothetical analysis.
- Liaison between internal AIA investment, Operations, Trading and Client service teams.
- Support key AIA clients, AIA power users.
- Manage high touch and potentially complex relationships (i.e. high touch RIAs/FA).
- Travel to territory or attend virtual meetings with external salespeople for Firm due diligence including speaking events, regional meetings and national engagements.
- Leading meetings on Direct Indexing landscape to review pitchbooks, proposals, conduct end-client calls and review prospect cases and existing accounts.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Series 7 & 63 licenses (or equivalent) or Series 6 and 63 (with a commitment to obtain the Series 7 upon hire) are required. Previously held series 7 and 63 licenses that are inactive will be considered, provided that all required exams are retaken and passed within three months of being hired.
- Knowledge or familiarity of the direct indexing marketplace is preferred.
- Proven experience in the financial services industry with a demonstrated interest in financial services and a desire to be in a client facing sales role.
- Motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and able to take initiative with limited supervision.
- Able to comprehend and filter complex information and effectively identify and leverage available resources to drive resolutions.
- Excellent social skills and ability to influence others and easily build and maintain relationships.
- Ability and desire to learn and build business knowledge.
- Excellent time management and organization skills, with the ability to prioritize.
- Effective communication and strong presentation skills.
WHO WE ARE
We put the best interests of our clients, employees, communities, and environment first in everything we do. We’re dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion that supports employee growth. We believe this creates equal opportunities for our employees — and better outcomes for our clients and communities. We offer a robust benefits package designed to integrate life and work and to support our employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to; comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, wellness benefits and volunteer programs*.
COMPENSATION
In accordance with the Massachusetts Wage transparency act, the expected annual base salary for this Boston, MA, based position is $102,000 - $138,000. Actual annual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, and other job-related factors. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include discretionary bonuses and other Natixis sponsored benefit programs.
Natixis Investment Managers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by law.
Natixis Investment Managers does not charge fees to participate in the interview process or for employment equipment and does not send employment offers through social media channels. We take security and privacy seriously. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to represent Natixis Investment Managers and are unsure about the legitimacy of the communication, please verify the contact details with Natixis Investment Managers directly.
- Benefits eligibility is for permanent employees of Natixis Investment Managers. Interns, contractors and temporary workers are not eligible for benefits.
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Search Investment Management Jobs in MassachusettsInvestment Management OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
Which investment management companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Massachusetts?
Boston is home to several large asset managers with established OPT sponsorship histories, including Fidelity Investments, State Street Global Advisors, Wellington Management, Putnam Investments, and Eaton Vance. These firms regularly hire international students from nearby universities like MIT, Harvard, and Boston University into analyst and research roles that qualify for OPT work authorization. Sponsorship practices vary by role and business need, so confirming authorization support directly with each employer during the hiring process is important.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most investment management F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Boston's Financial District and Back Bay neighborhoods account for the large majority of investment management OPT opportunities in the state, given the density of asset managers, hedge funds, and financial services firms headquartered there. Cambridge also generates openings, particularly in quantitative finance and fintech-adjacent roles tied to its university ecosystem. Outside Greater Boston, opportunities are limited, making proximity to the city a practical consideration for OPT job seekers in this industry.
What types of investment management roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles most commonly filled through OPT in Massachusetts investment management include investment analyst, quantitative analyst, portfolio analyst, risk analyst, financial research associate, and data analyst positions within asset management firms. These positions align well with degrees in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, and computer science. STEM OPT extension eligibility is particularly relevant for quantitative and data-focused roles, which can extend work authorization from 12 months to up to 36 months under an approved STEM program.
How do I find investment management F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type, making it straightforward to find investment management roles in Massachusetts that explicitly support F-1 OPT authorization. Rather than sorting through thousands of postings without sponsorship information, you can search directly for OPT-eligible positions at asset managers, hedge funds, and financial services firms across Boston and Cambridge. Creating a profile on Migrate Mate and setting filters for this industry and state surfaces relevant openings as they are posted.
Are there any Massachusetts-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in investment management?
Massachusetts has a high concentration of registered investment advisers and SEC-regulated asset managers, which means many employers are familiar with OPT work authorization requirements. However, firms in the investment management space are also subject to FINRA licensing requirements for certain roles, and some positions may require passing licensing exams before or shortly after starting work. International students should confirm whether a target role requires FINRA registration and how that timeline interacts with their OPT start date, since exam preparation and employer-sponsored registration can take several months.