Finance F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Finance F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas are concentrated in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin, where firms like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup maintain large operations. Quantitative finance, risk analytics, and financial technology roles in these hubs frequently meet STEM OPT's degree-field alignment requirement, making Texas one of the more active states for F-1 candidates in finance.
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Job Req Id:
26956182
Location(s):
Irving, Texas, United States
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
May. 01, 2026
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Job Overview
The Apps Support Intmd Analyst is a developing professional role. Deals with most problems independently and has some latitude to solve complex problems. Integrates in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices. Good understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing the objectives of the subfunction/job family. Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies. Requires attention to detail when making judgments and recommendations based on the analysis of factual information. Typically deals with variable issues with potentially broader business impact. Applies professional judgment when interpreting data and results. Breaks down information in a systematic and communicable manner. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information. Moderate but direct impact through close contact with the businesses' core activities. Quality and timeliness of service provided will affect the effectiveness of own team and other closely related teams.
Responsibilities:
- The Apps Support Intmd Analyst provides technical and business support for users of Citi Applications.
- Utilizes good understanding of apps support procedures and concepts and basic knowledge of other technical areas to field issues and queries from stakeholders, provide short-term resolutions and work with relevant technology partners for long term remediation.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of how areas of apps support collectively integrate to contribute to achieving business goals.
- Act as a liaison between users/traders, interfacing internal technology groups and vendors.
- Participates in disaster recovery testing.
- Participate in application releases, from development, testing and deployment into production.
- Perform post release checkouts after application releases and infrastructure updates. Develop and maintain technical support documentation.
- Considers implications of the application of technology to the current environment.
- Analyzes applications to identify risks, vulnerabilities and security issues.
- Makes evaluative judgments based on analysis of factual information; resolves problems by identifying and selecting solutions. Cooperation with Development colleagues to prioritize bug fixes and support tooling requirements.
- Directly impacts the business by ensuring the quality of work provided by self and others; impacts own team and closely related work teams.
- Exchanges ideas and information.
- Active involvement in and ownership of Support Project items, covering Stability, Efficiency, and Effectiveness initiatives.
- Performs other duties and functions as assigned in a concise and logical manner.
- Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
- Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
- Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and/or other team members.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications
- 2-5 years experience.
- Basic knowledge or interest about apps support procedures, concepts and of other technical areas.
- Participation in some process improvements.
- Previous experience or interest in standardization of procedures and practices.
- Basic Business knowledge/understanding of financial markets and products.
- Knowledge/experience of problem Management Tools.
- Understands of how own sub-function integrates within the function and commercial awareness.
- Evaluates (sometimes complex) situations using multiple sources of information. Developed communication and diplomacy skills to persuade and influence.
- Good customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good knowledge of the business and its technology strategy.
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of issue tracking and reporting using tools.
- Good all-round team member.
- Effectively share information with other support team members and with other technology teams.
- Ability to plan and organize workload.
- Ability to communicate appropriately to relevant stakeholder.
Education:
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience.
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Applications Support
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Irving Texas United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$76,230.00 - $106,370.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
May 31, 2026
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Which finance companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Texas?
Major financial institutions with significant Texas operations, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and American Airlines' treasury division in Fort Worth, have filed Labor Condition Applications for quantitative, technology, and analytical finance roles. Regional banks, insurance companies headquartered in Dallas, and fintech firms in Austin also appear in OFLC disclosure data as active sponsors for STEM-eligible finance positions.
Which cities in Texas have the most finance F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Dallas-Fort Worth leads Texas for finance STEM OPT sponsorship, driven by its concentration of bank operations centers, insurance headquarters, and financial technology companies. Houston follows, particularly for energy finance, commodities trading analytics, and risk management roles tied to the oil and gas sector. Austin has grown steadily as fintech startups and payment processing companies expand their quantitative and data-focused finance teams.
What types of finance roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify must fall under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs code tied to your degree. In finance, this commonly includes quantitative analyst, financial data scientist, risk analyst, algorithmic trading developer, and financial engineer positions. General roles like relationship manager or retail banking associate typically do not meet the STEM field-alignment requirement. The O*NET occupation profile and your DSO can help confirm whether a specific role qualifies.
How do I find finance F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters finance job listings by visa sponsorship type, letting you search specifically for F-1 STEM OPT-eligible roles in Texas cities like Dallas, Houston, and Austin. Because sponsorship willingness is not always stated in job postings, Migrate Mate surfaces employers with documented Labor Condition Application filing history in finance, so you can prioritize outreach to companies that have sponsored comparable roles before.
Are there state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT in Texas finance jobs?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects compensation structuring but does not change federal STEM OPT rules. Finance roles in Houston often involve energy sector exposure, and employers in that segment may have different hiring cycles tied to commodity markets. Texas also hosts several financial regulatory bodies and Federal Reserve operations that hire quantitative analysts, though government-sector sponsorship patterns differ from private-sector employers and are worth researching separately through OFLC disclosure data.