Finance H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Washington
Washington state is one of the strongest markets in the country for finance H-1B visa sponsorship jobs, anchored by major employers like JPMorgan Chase, Amazon's financial services divisions, and a dense cluster of fintech and banking firms in Seattle and Bellevue. Asset management, financial analysis, and quantitative finance roles dominate sponsorship activity across the Puget Sound region.
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1 California Street, San Francisco California
Senior Interest Rate Derivatives Marketer
Position Overview
KeyBank’s Financial Risk Management team delivers tailored solutions that help Commercial Banking clients identify, assess, and manage financial market risk. The Senior Interest Rate Derivatives Marketer will develop customized hedging strategies that address client objectives, deepen relationships, and support sustainable revenue growth.
Serving as the lead interest rate derivatives coverage professional for Commercial Banking clients in the West Region, this individual will advise senior financial decision-makers, originate and execute customized solutions, and coordinate the full transaction process. The role will partner closely with coverage, product, and execution teams to deliver integrated solutions across the client relationship.
Job Responsibilities
- Originate, structure, price, and execute interest rate hedging transactions, including swaps, options, and other derivative solutions.
- Advise CFOs, Treasurers, and finance teams on interest rate markets and customized strategies for floating-rate debt, planned debt issuances, acquisitions, project finance transactions, and broader balance-sheet risks.
- Collaborate with Foreign Exchange and Commodity Risk Management teams to deliver comprehensive financial risk management solutions.
- Manage transactions from initial client engagement through execution and documentation, coordinating with trading, credit, legal, operations, compliance, and other execution partners.
Commercial and Leadership Responsibilities
- Lead West Region business development, new client acquisition, adoption of additional solutions, and expansion of existing relationships to drive sustainable revenue growth.
- Influence product strategy and capability development by bringing client, market, and competitive insights to senior leaders.
- Mentor junior marketing and sales professionals and contribute to the growth, capabilities, and commercial performance of KeyBank’s Financial Risk Management business.
- Serve as a subject-matter expert on interest rate markets and derivative strategies across the organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of direct client-coverage experience in interest rate derivatives sales at a U.S. investment bank or commercial bank.
- Strong understanding of interest rate markets, derivative products, and corporate hedging strategies.
- Demonstrated success advising corporate clients on financial risk management, developing relationships, originating derivative solutions, and generating revenue in a competitive environment.
- Working knowledge of hedge accounting principles and their application to corporate interest rate risk management.
- Working knowledge of ISDA documentation, collateral arrangements, credit approval processes, and derivative transaction structuring.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex derivative strategies clearly to senior corporate decision-makers and internal stakeholders.
Candidate Attributes
- Executive-level presentation, negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills.
- Commercially oriented, with a disciplined approach to business development and consultative sales.
- Strong market awareness and the ability to translate complex macroeconomic and interest rate developments into practical client solutions.
- Sound judgment and strategic problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate complex client, market, and transaction considerations.
- Collaborative, self-directed, and accountable, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $128,000.00 - $268,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 12/30/2026
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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1 California Street, San Francisco California
Senior Interest Rate Derivatives Marketer
Position Overview
KeyBank’s Financial Risk Management team delivers tailored solutions that help Commercial Banking clients identify, assess, and manage financial market risk. The Senior Interest Rate Derivatives Marketer will develop customized hedging strategies that address client objectives, deepen relationships, and support sustainable revenue growth.
Serving as the lead interest rate derivatives coverage professional for Commercial Banking clients in the West Region, this individual will advise senior financial decision-makers, originate and execute customized solutions, and coordinate the full transaction process. The role will partner closely with coverage, product, and execution teams to deliver integrated solutions across the client relationship.
Job Responsibilities
- Originate, structure, price, and execute interest rate hedging transactions, including swaps, options, and other derivative solutions.
- Advise CFOs, Treasurers, and finance teams on interest rate markets and customized strategies for floating-rate debt, planned debt issuances, acquisitions, project finance transactions, and broader balance-sheet risks.
- Collaborate with Foreign Exchange and Commodity Risk Management teams to deliver comprehensive financial risk management solutions.
- Manage transactions from initial client engagement through execution and documentation, coordinating with trading, credit, legal, operations, compliance, and other execution partners.
Commercial and Leadership Responsibilities
- Lead West Region business development, new client acquisition, adoption of additional solutions, and expansion of existing relationships to drive sustainable revenue growth.
- Influence product strategy and capability development by bringing client, market, and competitive insights to senior leaders.
- Mentor junior marketing and sales professionals and contribute to the growth, capabilities, and commercial performance of KeyBank’s Financial Risk Management business.
- Serve as a subject-matter expert on interest rate markets and derivative strategies across the organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of direct client-coverage experience in interest rate derivatives sales at a U.S. investment bank or commercial bank.
- Strong understanding of interest rate markets, derivative products, and corporate hedging strategies.
- Demonstrated success advising corporate clients on financial risk management, developing relationships, originating derivative solutions, and generating revenue in a competitive environment.
- Working knowledge of hedge accounting principles and their application to corporate interest rate risk management.
- Working knowledge of ISDA documentation, collateral arrangements, credit approval processes, and derivative transaction structuring.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex derivative strategies clearly to senior corporate decision-makers and internal stakeholders.
Candidate Attributes
- Executive-level presentation, negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills.
- Commercially oriented, with a disciplined approach to business development and consultative sales.
- Strong market awareness and the ability to translate complex macroeconomic and interest rate developments into practical client solutions.
- Sound judgment and strategic problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate complex client, market, and transaction considerations.
- Collaborative, self-directed, and accountable, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $128,000.00 - $268,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 12/30/2026
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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Search Finance Jobs in WashingtonFinance H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
Which finance companies sponsor H-1B visas in Washington?
Washington's most active H-1B visa sponsors in finance include JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Amazon (for finance and treasury roles), and regional institutions like Washington Federal and Banner Bank. Seattle-based fintech firms such as Stripe and Remitly have also filed H-1B petitions for financial analyst and risk roles. Sponsorship activity is heaviest in Seattle and Bellevue, with additional hiring in Spokane and Tacoma.
Which cities in Washington have the most finance H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Seattle and Bellevue account for the vast majority of finance H-1B sponsorship activity in Washington. Seattle's concentration of large bank branches, fintech headquarters, and Amazon's corporate finance teams drives significant demand. Bellevue has grown as a secondary finance hub with a strong presence of financial technology companies. Spokane and Tacoma have smaller but active markets, particularly in regional banking and credit union administration.
What types of finance roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Washington?
Roles that commonly qualify include financial analyst, quantitative analyst, risk analyst, investment analyst, financial reporting specialist, and treasury analyst positions. These roles typically require a bachelor's or advanced degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field, satisfying the H-1B specialty occupation standard. General bookkeeping or entry-level teller positions generally do not meet the degree-requirement threshold for H-1B eligibility.
How do I find finance H-1B sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically for this search. You can filter by Washington state, the H-1B visa type, and the finance industry to see verified sponsorship-eligible job listings from employers who have a documented history of filing H-1B petitions. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that may not sponsor, which is especially important in competitive finance hiring markets like Seattle and Bellevue.
Are there any Washington-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in finance?
Washington has no state income tax, which affects how compensation packages are structured at finance employers in Seattle and Bellevue compared to other financial centers. For H-1B purposes, employers must still file a Labor Condition Application certifying that wages meet the prevailing wage for the specific role and location. Washington's tight labor market in finance means prevailing wage levels for roles like financial analyst or quantitative analyst tend to be set at competitive benchmarks.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B finance jobs in Washington?
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.