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Equity Research Analyst roles sit firmly in H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring a finance or economics degree and employer sponsorship. Buy-side and sell-side firms file LCAs regularly, and candidates with CFA progress or Bloomberg proficiency move faster through the offer-to-petition pipeline.
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At our core, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our clients. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow.
Job Summary
The Senior Equity Research Analyst is a senior member of the Equity Investments team responsible for leading sector level research and delivering differentiated, bottom-up insights that drive portfolio performance. The role combines deep industry knowledge, strong analytical skills, and sound investment judgment to produce proprietary research, financial models, and actionable buy and sell recommendations, with clear accountability for portfolio impact.
The position requires independent thinking and conviction, including the ability to identify differentiated opportunities, challenge consensus views, and make decisions under uncertainty. The Senior Equity Research Analyst communicates insights clearly and effectively, building credibility with portfolio managers, internal partners, and external stakeholders, and translating research into meaningful investment outcomes.
Beyond research, the role provides leadership across the research platform by mentoring others, promoting best practices, and driving collaboration and process improvement. Success in the role is grounded in intellectual curiosity, integrity, humility, and a team-oriented mindset, with a genuine passion for investing and a commitment to continuous learning and development.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
Research & Analysis, Insights, and Alpha
- Lead research coverage across the sector by performing comprehensive research and delivering differentiated, actionable insights
- Deliver defendable buy and sell recommendations supported by rigorous analysis and proprietary research
- Generate proprietary insights through fieldwork, management and expert interviews, channel checks, and site visits, to create differentiated perspectives and a repeatable edge
- Formulate proprietary investment research with clear implications for portfolio positioning
- Demonstrate linkage between research output and portfolio impact through documented attribution and lessons learned
- Recognized for deep industry knowledge, research, and differentiated perspectives
- Develop and maintain thesis driven financial models and data driven frameworks that synthesize competitive dynamics, valuation, operating performance, sentiment, and industry drivers
- Assess market expectations, sentiment, and positioning alongside fundamentals to identify key drivers of stock performance and inform conviction, timing, and risk management
- Identify narrative-driven and shifting market environments, challenge consensus views, and apply disciplined judgment to mitigate behavioral biases while linking insights to portfolio outcomes
Communication, Collaboration, and Leadership
- Mentor analysts across the team, setting tone and standards for research quality and sector coverage
- Provide regular coaching and actionable feedback to drive observable skill development and professional growth
- Lead strategic conversations on significant sector developments and market dynamics with analysts and portfolio managers
- Educate colleagues on sector-specific investment processes and proactively share expertise to strengthen team capabilities
- Navigate competing priorities effectively and secure buy-in among stakeholders to align on investment decisions
- Exhibit thought leadership internally by shaping narratives and influencing capital allocation through research-driven calls
- Lead presentations and facilitate discussions with internal teams and external stakeholders
Process Ownership and Independence
- Drive process improvements that enhance resilience, scalability, and efficiency of research workflows
- Establish visible processes for canvassing the assigned universe and influencing the pipeline of new investment ideas
- Codify standards and frameworks to institutionalize best practices and ensure coverage continuity
- Take initiative to introduce original ideas and demonstrate independent thinking in research and idea generation
Leadership Competencies
- Contribute to a high-performing team, supporting a culture of shared accountability, operational excellence, and partnership across the organization
- Meet your performance objectives while acting consistent with Thrivent’s leadership competencies – Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes
- Support an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Support a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.
Job Qualifications
Required:
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant investment professional experience sufficient to perform independent work
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field, plus
- Master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration or
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
- Alternative requirements: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related discipline plus a minimum of 15 years of successful investment professional experience
- Knowledge: Expert understanding of an investment research process and recognized thought leader in the Industrials sector
- Collaboration: Ability and eagerness to work effectively in a team environment
- Mindset: High level of intellectual curiosity and a continuous learning approach to gain investment industry knowledge
- Technical Skills:
- Advanced modeling/valuation fluency (DCF, comps, multiples)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with Python, Bloomberg, FactSet, or similar tools
- Organizational Skills: Strong time management, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks
- Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Adaptability: Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines
- Ethical: Adheres to high ethical standards and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration or a related field, plus Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
Pay Transparency
Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $196,228.00 - $265,484.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.
Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.
The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.
We exist to help people achieve financial clarity. At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given.
At our core, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our clients. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow.
Job Summary
The Senior Equity Research Analyst is a senior member of the Equity Investments team responsible for leading sector level research and delivering differentiated, bottom-up insights that drive portfolio performance. The role combines deep industry knowledge, strong analytical skills, and sound investment judgment to produce proprietary research, financial models, and actionable buy and sell recommendations, with clear accountability for portfolio impact.
The position requires independent thinking and conviction, including the ability to identify differentiated opportunities, challenge consensus views, and make decisions under uncertainty. The Senior Equity Research Analyst communicates insights clearly and effectively, building credibility with portfolio managers, internal partners, and external stakeholders, and translating research into meaningful investment outcomes.
Beyond research, the role provides leadership across the research platform by mentoring others, promoting best practices, and driving collaboration and process improvement. Success in the role is grounded in intellectual curiosity, integrity, humility, and a team-oriented mindset, with a genuine passion for investing and a commitment to continuous learning and development.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
Research & Analysis, Insights, and Alpha
- Lead research coverage across the sector by performing comprehensive research and delivering differentiated, actionable insights
- Deliver defendable buy and sell recommendations supported by rigorous analysis and proprietary research
- Generate proprietary insights through fieldwork, management and expert interviews, channel checks, and site visits, to create differentiated perspectives and a repeatable edge
- Formulate proprietary investment research with clear implications for portfolio positioning
- Demonstrate linkage between research output and portfolio impact through documented attribution and lessons learned
- Recognized for deep industry knowledge, research, and differentiated perspectives
- Develop and maintain thesis driven financial models and data driven frameworks that synthesize competitive dynamics, valuation, operating performance, sentiment, and industry drivers
- Assess market expectations, sentiment, and positioning alongside fundamentals to identify key drivers of stock performance and inform conviction, timing, and risk management
- Identify narrative-driven and shifting market environments, challenge consensus views, and apply disciplined judgment to mitigate behavioral biases while linking insights to portfolio outcomes
Communication, Collaboration, and Leadership
- Mentor analysts across the team, setting tone and standards for research quality and sector coverage
- Provide regular coaching and actionable feedback to drive observable skill development and professional growth
- Lead strategic conversations on significant sector developments and market dynamics with analysts and portfolio managers
- Educate colleagues on sector-specific investment processes and proactively share expertise to strengthen team capabilities
- Navigate competing priorities effectively and secure buy-in among stakeholders to align on investment decisions
- Exhibit thought leadership internally by shaping narratives and influencing capital allocation through research-driven calls
- Lead presentations and facilitate discussions with internal teams and external stakeholders
Process Ownership and Independence
- Drive process improvements that enhance resilience, scalability, and efficiency of research workflows
- Establish visible processes for canvassing the assigned universe and influencing the pipeline of new investment ideas
- Codify standards and frameworks to institutionalize best practices and ensure coverage continuity
- Take initiative to introduce original ideas and demonstrate independent thinking in research and idea generation
Leadership Competencies
- Contribute to a high-performing team, supporting a culture of shared accountability, operational excellence, and partnership across the organization
- Meet your performance objectives while acting consistent with Thrivent’s leadership competencies – Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes
- Support an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Support a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.
Job Qualifications
Required:
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant investment professional experience sufficient to perform independent work
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field, plus
- Master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration or
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
- Alternative requirements: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related discipline plus a minimum of 15 years of successful investment professional experience
- Knowledge: Expert understanding of an investment research process and recognized thought leader in the Industrials sector
- Collaboration: Ability and eagerness to work effectively in a team environment
- Mindset: High level of intellectual curiosity and a continuous learning approach to gain investment industry knowledge
- Technical Skills:
- Advanced modeling/valuation fluency (DCF, comps, multiples)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with Python, Bloomberg, FactSet, or similar tools
- Organizational Skills: Strong time management, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks
- Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Adaptability: Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines
- Ethical: Adheres to high ethical standards and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration or a related field, plus Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
Pay Transparency
Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $196,228.00 - $265,484.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.
Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.
The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Equity Research Analyst
Frame your CFA progress strategically
Employers filing H-1B petitions for research analysts want evidence the role demands specialized knowledge. Passing CFA Level I or II before applying signals that credential and strengthens the specialty occupation argument USCIS scrutinizes in analyst petitions.
Target firms with dedicated research divisions
Bulge-bracket banks, independent research boutiques, and large asset managers maintain standing LCA programs. Firms with five or more analysts on staff are more likely to have an in-house immigration process rather than treating your sponsorship as a one-off exception.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at DOL's prevailing wage level for your metro. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the financial analysts occupation in your target city before you receive an offer so you know the wage floor going in.
Search verified sponsor employers on Migrate Mate
Filter equity research roles by employers with confirmed LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. Focusing on firms that have already sponsored analysts cuts time spent on applications to employers who will stall or decline at the offer stage.
Clarify the I-129 timeline with your offer contact
H-1B petitions for research analysts are cap-subject and lottery-dependent. Confirm whether the firm's HR team files premium processing by default, since standard USCIS processing can run several months and affect your start date planning.
Get your PERM documentation in order early
If your employer plans to sponsor a green card through the EB-2 or EB-3 track, the PERM labor certification requires documented recruitment before filing. Ask about green card sponsorship intent during offer negotiation so the PERM process can start without delay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Equity Research Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS consistently treats financial and equity research analyst positions as specialty occupations because the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a closely related field. Generalist business degrees can create RFE risk, so a degree that maps directly to quantitative financial analysis strengthens the petition considerably.
Which visa types are realistic for international Equity Research Analysts?
H-1B is the primary path for most nationalities. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which carries a separate cap of 10,500 per year that has never been exhausted and requires no lottery. Chilean and Singaporean nationals may qualify for H-1B1 visa. All three classifications require a specialty occupation degree and an employer-filed LCA certified by DOL before the visa application.
Do buy-side firms sponsor visas as readily as sell-side banks?
Sell-side research desks at large banks typically have established immigration processes and sponsor more frequently. Smaller buy-side shops, hedge funds, and independent boutiques often lack in-house immigration infrastructure and may hesitate. Targeting firms with a track record of LCA filings for financial analyst roles, which you can verify through Migrate Mate, reduces the risk of a sponsorship conversation stalling late in the process.
Can OPT or STEM OPT cover an analyst role while waiting for H-1B?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as finance, economics, or applied mathematics, you can extend OPT by 24 months. The employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to authorize STEM OPT. This gives you up to three years of authorized work, which typically covers at least one H-1B lottery cycle and potentially a second if you're not selected initially.
Does a CFA charter or progress affect visa sponsorship eligibility?
CFA credentials don't directly change visa eligibility, but they materially strengthen the specialty occupation argument in an H-1B petition. USCIS evaluates whether the specific position requires specialized theoretical and practical knowledge. An analyst role supported by documented CFA progress or charter is harder to challenge as a generalist position, which reduces the likelihood of a Request for Evidence on the occupation classification.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Equity Research Analyst jobs?
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.