E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in South Dakota
South Dakota's healthcare systems, engineering firms, and agricultural technology sector consistently file E-3 visa LCAs, with Sioux Falls and Rapid City concentrating most employer activity. Australian professionals in specialty occupations will find a smaller but targeted sponsorship market compared to coastal states.
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Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Wealth Management is one of the largest businesses of its kind in the world specializing in goals-based wealth management, including planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment advice and guidance.
Merrill’s Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates help clients pursue the life they envision through a personal relationship with their advisory team committed to their needs. We believe trust comes from transparency. Our trusted advisory teams are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America.
Merrill is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value the unique perspectives in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different skills and experiences that individuals bring from all backgrounds and careers; whether gained through military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for providing client service support to potentially multiple Financial Advisors (FAs). Key responsibilities include supporting enterprise strategic objectives, operational excellence goals, and client advocacy within the FA's business, while customizing solutions based on their specific needs. Job expectations include serving as the most frequent point of contact within Merrill to address all service needs of their clients.
Responsibilities:
- Provides excellent Client Service to the bank's clients through educating them on all of the bank's service and banking offerings
- Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and completeness in client materials and follows up on all client and Financial Advisor (FA) requests
- Assists with ensuring practices are in alignment with the bank's policies and procedures to support operational excellence, protect the bank's clients, and manage risk
- Identifies, deepens, and maintains client relationships through emphasizing the bank's offerings and promoting incorporation of banking into day-to-day practices, while communicating outputs to the FA
- Supports day-to-day team activities and needs including covering roles in times of absence or seasonal need increases, while leading with a client first mindset
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Is an enthusiastic, highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and an intense focus on results
- Demonstrates a client-centric mindset, always acting in the best interest of the client
- Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently holds or is pursuing FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and/or Series 66 (63 and 65 accepted in lieu of 66)
- Possesses industry knowledge and an understanding of investment products
- Has experience working with clients, quickly fulfilling their needs, delivering complex solutions, and providing an excellent client experience
- Is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with changing and evolving responsibilities
- Is detail oriented
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
- Exhibits sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information
- Strong computer application skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce
- Demonstrates professional verbal and written communication skills
Skills:
- Account Management
- Client Management
- Customer and Client Focus
- Issue Management
- Oral Communications
- Business Development
- Client Solutions Advisory
- Pipeline Management
- Prioritization
- Administrative Services
- Emotional Intelligence
- Referral Identification
- Written Communications
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
“Internal employees who are currently working from home are still eligible to apply. However, if selected for the role, you may be required to work onsite in accordance with the workplace excellence policy”
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
37.5
INTRODUCTION
Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Wealth Management is one of the largest businesses of its kind in the world specializing in goals-based wealth management, including planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment advice and guidance.
Merrill’s Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates help clients pursue the life they envision through a personal relationship with their advisory team committed to their needs. We believe trust comes from transparency. Our trusted advisory teams are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America.
Merrill is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value the unique perspectives in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different skills and experiences that individuals bring from all backgrounds and careers; whether gained through military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for providing client service support to potentially multiple Financial Advisors (FAs). Key responsibilities include supporting enterprise strategic objectives, operational excellence goals, and client advocacy within the FA's business, while customizing solutions based on their specific needs. Job expectations include serving as the most frequent point of contact within Merrill to address all service needs of their clients.
Responsibilities:
- Provides excellent Client Service to the bank's clients through educating them on all of the bank's service and banking offerings
- Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and completeness in client materials and follows up on all client and Financial Advisor (FA) requests
- Assists with ensuring practices are in alignment with the bank's policies and procedures to support operational excellence, protect the bank's clients, and manage risk
- Identifies, deepens, and maintains client relationships through emphasizing the bank's offerings and promoting incorporation of banking into day-to-day practices, while communicating outputs to the FA
- Supports day-to-day team activities and needs including covering roles in times of absence or seasonal need increases, while leading with a client first mindset
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Is an enthusiastic, highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and an intense focus on results
- Demonstrates a client-centric mindset, always acting in the best interest of the client
- Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently holds or is pursuing FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and/or Series 66 (63 and 65 accepted in lieu of 66)
- Possesses industry knowledge and an understanding of investment products
- Has experience working with clients, quickly fulfilling their needs, delivering complex solutions, and providing an excellent client experience
- Is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with changing and evolving responsibilities
- Is detail oriented
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
- Exhibits sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information
- Strong computer application skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce
- Demonstrates professional verbal and written communication skills
Skills:
- Account Management
- Client Management
- Customer and Client Focus
- Issue Management
- Oral Communications
- Business Development
- Client Solutions Advisory
- Pipeline Management
- Prioritization
- Administrative Services
- Emotional Intelligence
- Referral Identification
- Written Communications
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
“Internal employees who are currently working from home are still eligible to apply. However, if selected for the role, you may be required to work onsite in accordance with the workplace excellence policy”
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
37.5
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Tips for Finding E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in South Dakota
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted by USCIS as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but your job offer must require a degree in a specific field. Check O*NET to confirm your target role's education requirements before approaching South Dakota employers.
Target Sioux Falls healthcare and financial employers first
Sioux Falls is South Dakota's largest employer hub, home to Sanford Health, Avera Health, and a cluster of financial services firms. These sectors file E-3 LCAs regularly for clinical, engineering, and analyst roles that meet the specialty occupation threshold.
Search DOL LCA records to confirm employer history
Before sending applications, use Migrate Mate to filter South Dakota employers by verified E-3 LCA filing history. This narrows your list to companies that have already navigated the DOL certification process, cutting time spent on employers unfamiliar with E-3 sponsorship.
Confirm the role's LCA prevailing wage tier early
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for the specific occupation and South Dakota county where you'll work. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage range before negotiating your offer, so there are no surprises at the LCA stage.
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Which industries in South Dakota sponsor the most E-3 visas?
Healthcare is the dominant E-3 sponsoring sector in South Dakota, driven by large health systems in Sioux Falls and Rapid City that recruit for clinical, nursing, and allied health specialty roles. Engineering and financial services firms make up the next significant share, followed by agricultural technology companies tied to the state's agribusiness economy.
Which cities in South Dakota have the most E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Sioux Falls concentrates the majority of E-3 LCA filings in South Dakota, reflecting its status as the state's commercial and healthcare hub. Rapid City is the second most active market, particularly for healthcare and government-adjacent engineering roles. Aberdeen and Brookings have smaller but consistent sponsoring employer bases in healthcare and research.
What types of roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship in South Dakota?
Roles that qualify require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In South Dakota, that commonly includes registered nurses, software engineers, financial analysts, civil and structural engineers, and medical laboratory scientists. General management or trades roles that don't require a specific degree field typically don't meet the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies.
How do I find E-3 sponsorship jobs in South Dakota?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings by verified E-3 LCA filing history, so you can focus on South Dakota employers who have already filed for E-3 workers rather than cold-approaching companies unfamiliar with the visa. Pair that with the OFLC Wage Search to confirm prevailing wage levels for your target occupation and county before applying.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 jobs in South Dakota?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.