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Executive management roles rank among the most sponsorship-friendly positions in the U.S. job market. Senior leaders with P&L ownership, board-level exposure, or multinational experience frequently qualify for H-1B visa, L-1A, or EB-1C pathways, and many employers pursue green card sponsorship from day one. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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We are seeking someone to join our team as the Global Lead (Executive Director) of T&E Expense Management. The Global Head of Expense Management is responsible for leading the Firm's global expense management function, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight responsible for expense policy, reimbursement operations, compliance controls, expense technology platforms, collaborating on corporate card programs, and employee support services. This role requires balancing business enablement with strong risk management while continuously evolving industry-leading expense solutions that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve employee experience across the end-to-end travel and expense ecosystem.
In the Corporate Services division, we empower our businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience, while optimizing the value of our sourcing and third-party lifecycle to enable the Firm to do-and-win business. This is an Executive Director position within the Travel and Expense Management team.
Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you'll do in the role:
- Lead the Firm's global Expense Management function, defining strategy, operating model, and long-term vision.
- Provide executive oversight of global expense operations, ensuring service excellence, operational efficiency, and compliance with Firm policies and regulatory requirements.
- Drive global transformation initiatives across processes, technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance employee experience and strengthen controls.
- Establish and maintain a robust governance framework for expense policy, risk management, controls, and stakeholder engagement.
- Partner with senior leaders across Finance, Technology, Compliance, Risk, Legal, HR, and Corporate Services to influence strategy and deliver business outcomes.
- Lead, develop, and inspire a global organization while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Corporate Travel colleagues to ensure a robust and efficient end-to-end T&E experience.
- Collaborate with vendors such as SAP Concur, and others to ensure maximum performance from third-party tools and mitigation of service issues.
- Serve as the escalation point for VIP and executive-level matters, driving timely resolution of complex issues through proactive stakeholder management and white-glove service delivery.
- Build and lead an engaged, high-performing team by coaching talent, promoting continuous development, and creating a culture that values open communication, innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you'll bring to the role:
- 10+ years of extensive leadership experience in travel and expense management including significant leadership experience within a global organization.
- Deep expertise in expense operations, policy governance, risk management, compliance, and industry best practices.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation programs, process modernization efforts, and technology implementations.
- Strong strategic mindset with the ability to balance business enablement, employee experience, operational excellence, and risk management.
- Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and build partnerships across complex, matrixed organizations.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and people management skills, with experience leading global and geographically dispersed teams.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $165,000 and $265,000 per year at the commencement of employment. 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 commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking someone to join our team as the Global Lead (Executive Director) of T&E Expense Management. The Global Head of Expense Management is responsible for leading the Firm's global expense management function, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight responsible for expense policy, reimbursement operations, compliance controls, expense technology platforms, collaborating on corporate card programs, and employee support services. This role requires balancing business enablement with strong risk management while continuously evolving industry-leading expense solutions that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve employee experience across the end-to-end travel and expense ecosystem.
In the Corporate Services division, we empower our businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience, while optimizing the value of our sourcing and third-party lifecycle to enable the Firm to do-and-win business. This is an Executive Director position within the Travel and Expense Management team.
Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you'll do in the role:
- Lead the Firm's global Expense Management function, defining strategy, operating model, and long-term vision.
- Provide executive oversight of global expense operations, ensuring service excellence, operational efficiency, and compliance with Firm policies and regulatory requirements.
- Drive global transformation initiatives across processes, technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance employee experience and strengthen controls.
- Establish and maintain a robust governance framework for expense policy, risk management, controls, and stakeholder engagement.
- Partner with senior leaders across Finance, Technology, Compliance, Risk, Legal, HR, and Corporate Services to influence strategy and deliver business outcomes.
- Lead, develop, and inspire a global organization while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Corporate Travel colleagues to ensure a robust and efficient end-to-end T&E experience.
- Collaborate with vendors such as SAP Concur, and others to ensure maximum performance from third-party tools and mitigation of service issues.
- Serve as the escalation point for VIP and executive-level matters, driving timely resolution of complex issues through proactive stakeholder management and white-glove service delivery.
- Build and lead an engaged, high-performing team by coaching talent, promoting continuous development, and creating a culture that values open communication, innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you'll bring to the role:
- 10+ years of extensive leadership experience in travel and expense management including significant leadership experience within a global organization.
- Deep expertise in expense operations, policy governance, risk management, compliance, and industry best practices.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation programs, process modernization efforts, and technology implementations.
- Strong strategic mindset with the ability to balance business enablement, employee experience, operational excellence, and risk management.
- Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and build partnerships across complex, matrixed organizations.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and people management skills, with experience leading global and geographically dispersed teams.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $165,000 and $265,000 per year at the commencement of employment. 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 commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
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Lead with your L-1A eligibility
If you've managed a division or subsidiary abroad for at least one year in the past three, you may qualify for an L-1A intracompany transfer. This bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and is a faster path for senior executives joining a U.S. entity.
Frame your role around managerial function, not tasks
USCIS scrutinizes executive petitions closely. Your job description should emphasize strategic authority, budget control, and subordinate supervision rather than individual contributor tasks. Roles that blend management with hands-on work are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence.
Target companies with existing immigration infrastructure
Multinational corporations, private equity-backed firms, and late-stage startups typically have established relationships with immigration counsel. These employers process executive sponsorships routinely and are less likely to hesitate at the cost or complexity of filing.
Understand the EB-1C pathway early
Executives and managers who enter on an L-1A are well-positioned for the EB-1C green card, which has no labor certification requirement. Discussing this pathway during offer negotiations signals long-term intent and can accelerate the employer's commitment to sponsorship.
Document your organizational authority thoroughly
Strong petitions include org charts, board resolutions, signatory authority records, and evidence of hiring and firing decisions. Gathering this documentation before you need it can significantly reduce preparation time when your employer initiates the sponsorship process.
Browse open roles on Migrate Mate before negotiating
Knowing which companies actively sponsor executive-level positions gives you real negotiating leverage. Migrate Mate filters roles by sponsorship willingness, so you can prioritize employers already comfortable with the process rather than educating a reluctant hiring team from scratch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can executive management roles qualify for the H-1B visa?
Yes, but the role must qualify as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. For executive positions, USCIS looks at whether the management function itself requires specialized academic preparation. General executive roles at large firms typically qualify; broadly defined leadership roles at smaller companies may face more scrutiny and should be documented carefully.
What visa is most commonly used to sponsor executives from abroad?
The L-1A intracompany transferee visa is the most direct path for executives joining a U.S. office from a related foreign entity. It requires at least one year of qualifying employment abroad in the past three years in an executive or managerial capacity. Unlike the H-1B visa, it has no annual lottery, making it the preferred choice for multinational companies relocating senior leadership.
Do I need a specific degree to get sponsored for an executive management role?
It depends on the visa pathway. H-1B sponsorship requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to the executive function, such as business administration, finance, or a relevant industry discipline. L-1A sponsorship focuses on your managerial history rather than your degree. For EB-1C green card petitions, there is no degree requirement at all, only a qualifying employment history.
How do I find executive roles that include visa sponsorship?
Most executive job postings don't explicitly advertise sponsorship because companies handle it case by case at the offer stage. The most efficient approach is to focus on employers with a documented history of filing for senior roles. Migrate Mate curates sponsorship-open positions across experience levels, including executive management, so you can identify companies already set up to support the process.
What is the EB-1C green card and does it apply to my situation?
The EB-1C is an employment-based green card for multinational executives and managers. It requires that you have worked for a qualifying related entity abroad for at least one year in the past three and that you are entering the U.S. to work in an executive or managerial role. It skips the PERM labor certification process, which makes it significantly faster than EB-2 or EB-3 for eligible candidates.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Executive Management 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.