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Head of Business Development roles in the U.S. regularly come with H-1B visa, O-1 visa, or L-1 visa sponsorship, particularly at growth-stage tech companies and multinational firms. Competition for sponsored roles is real, but Australian nationals can sidestep the H-1B lottery entirely through the E-3 visa. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Intuit’s Lending businesses sit at the center of our Services Segment strategy and are critical to our vision of becoming the go-to financial destination for small businesses. QB Capital — encompassing our direct Term Loan, Line of Credit, and third-party Marketplace offerings — targets a $20B opportunity and is on a path to fuel $10B+ in annual capital to SMBs.
We are seeking a senior business development leader to own and grow two strategically distinct but connected businesses: our established small business lending marketplace, and our emerging embedded lending business — a 0–1 opportunity to shape how Intuit’s lending products reach new customers and partners beyond the core QuickBooks platform.
This is not a supporting role. You will own the full partnership lifecycle — from strategy and sourcing to structuring and scaling — and will serve as a senior voice influencing how the Lending business grows over the next three years. You will report to the Director of Business Development and work in close partnership with the VP/ Segment lead of the capital business, Product, Risk, Finance, Marketing, Commercialization, and the broader QB Product Partnerships team.
The Opportunity
You will build across two high-priority growth vectors:
1. Small Business Lending Marketplace
QB Capital’s Marketplace connects QBO customers with a curated panel of third-party lenders (e.g., OnDeck, Fundbox, Funding Circle). The Marketplace serves a critical funnel role: capturing demand we cannot serve today and building a broader capital ecosystem around the QuickBooks platform.
- Grow and manage the partner portfolio of third-party small business lenders
- Drive Marketplace conversion rate improvement through better partner coverage, product fit, and funnel experience
- Evaluate and onboard new lender partners to expand coverage across credit tiers, loan types, and customer segments (including mid-market)
- Negotiate and structure commercial terms that optimize for both customer experience and Intuit revenue
2. Embedded Small Business Lending (0–1 Build)
Intuit’s embedded lending business represents a greenfield opportunity to extend QB Capital’s reach by distributing our lending products, and/or enabling partner lending capabilities, through third-party platforms and distribution channels outside of QuickBooks. Inspired by the Amazon/Embedded Lending playbook, this business creates a new front door to the QuickBooks financial services ecosystem.
- Define and execute the go-to-market strategy for embedded lending, from market sizing through pilot and scale
- Identify, develop, and close anchor distribution partnerships — including fintech platforms, vertical SaaS players, financial institutions, and payroll providers — that can distribute Intuit lending products to their SMB customer bases
- Build the partnership model: define commercial structures, integration requirements, and success metrics for embedded deployment
- Work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Risk, and Legal to shape the capabilities required to support partner distribution
- Serve as the internal champion and thought leader for the embedded lending opportunity, building conviction with senior leadership
Responsibilities
Own the Partnership Lifecycle
- Lead full-cycle business development across marketplace and embedded lending — from opportunity identification and partner sourcing through negotiation, launch, and ongoing relationship management
- Build and manage a pipeline of high-priority partnership opportunities with rigor and velocity
- Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with key partner counterparts
Set and Influence Strategy
- Define the multi-year partnership strategy for both the Marketplace and embedded lending businesses, including prioritization frameworks, partner segmentation, and go-to-market models
- Develop clear points of view on build vs. buy vs. partner decisions, and bring well-structured recommendations to Lending and GBSG leadership
- Proactively identify whitespace opportunities at the intersection of Intuit’s data assets, financial products, and partner distribution capabilities
Drive Cross-Functional Execution
- Partner closely with Product to translate partnership requirements into roadmap inputs; ensure partner commitments are backed by viable product capabilities
- Collaborate with Risk and Finance to structure deals that are commercially sound and credit-policy aligned
- Work with Marketing to develop co-marketing and co-distribution playbooks that accelerate partner-driven customer acquisition
- Coordinate with Legal and Compliance on deal structuring, data-sharing frameworks, and regulatory considerations
Operate as a Senior Leader
- Represent the Lending BD function in cross-GBSG forums, including the QB Product Partnerships annual planning process
- Build and manage a small team as the function scales; set high standards for analytical rigor, stakeholder communication, and deal quality
- Deliver executive-ready outputs: one-pagers, strategy briefs, and board-quality narratives that clearly articulate opportunity, tradeoffs, and path to value
Qualifications
Experience
- 10+ years in business development, strategic partnerships, or corporate development in high-growth technology or fintech environments
- Demonstrated track record of sourcing, structuring, and closing complex, multi-party partnership agreements — not just managing existing relationships
- Experience building 0–1 partnership programs or distribution businesses from the ground up; comfort with ambiguity and the discipline to create structure where none exists
- Background in financial services, fintech, or lending strongly preferred; experience with embedded finance, API-driven distribution, or marketplace business models is a plus
- Prior experience working within or alongside platform companies (payments, payroll, banking, SaaS) where partnerships are a core growth lever is highly valued
Leadership & Operating Skillset
- Proven ability to drive a full BD operating system: pipeline discipline, deal velocity, stakeholder management, and rigorous commercial analysis
- Strong executive presence; can represent Intuit credibly at C-suite and VP levels with external partners
- Experience managing or mentoring junior team members; able to build team culture and operating norms as the function grows
- Comfortable operating with urgency, competing priorities, and frequent context-switching between strategic and tactical work
Strategic & Analytical Strength
- Strong structured problem-solving skills; able to frame ambiguous opportunities as clear choices with defined tradeoffs
- Financially literate; comfortable building or critiquing deal economics, revenue models, and unit economics for partnership structures
- Able to synthesize market signals, internal data, and partner intelligence into actionable strategic recommendations
Communication
- Executive-level written and verbal communication skills; able to build conviction with senior leaders through clear, well-structured narratives
- Skilled at simplifying complex deal structures, market dynamics, or strategic options for diverse audiences
- Collaborative by default; builds trust across functions and does not treat BD as a siloed function
Compensation
- The expected base pay range for this position is:
Mountain View $227,000 - $307,000
California Remote (Bay Area) $227,000 - $307,000
California Remote (Not Bay Area) $208,500 - $282,000
New York $214,000 - $289,500
San Francisco Howard Street, CA $227,000 - $307,000
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs. Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
Overview
Job Overview
Intuit’s Lending businesses sit at the center of our Services Segment strategy and are critical to our vision of becoming the go-to financial destination for small businesses. QB Capital — encompassing our direct Term Loan, Line of Credit, and third-party Marketplace offerings — targets a $20B opportunity and is on a path to fuel $10B+ in annual capital to SMBs.
We are seeking a senior business development leader to own and grow two strategically distinct but connected businesses: our established small business lending marketplace, and our emerging embedded lending business — a 0–1 opportunity to shape how Intuit’s lending products reach new customers and partners beyond the core QuickBooks platform.
This is not a supporting role. You will own the full partnership lifecycle — from strategy and sourcing to structuring and scaling — and will serve as a senior voice influencing how the Lending business grows over the next three years. You will report to the Director of Business Development and work in close partnership with the VP/ Segment lead of the capital business, Product, Risk, Finance, Marketing, Commercialization, and the broader QB Product Partnerships team.
The Opportunity
You will build across two high-priority growth vectors:
1. Small Business Lending Marketplace
QB Capital’s Marketplace connects QBO customers with a curated panel of third-party lenders (e.g., OnDeck, Fundbox, Funding Circle). The Marketplace serves a critical funnel role: capturing demand we cannot serve today and building a broader capital ecosystem around the QuickBooks platform.
- Grow and manage the partner portfolio of third-party small business lenders
- Drive Marketplace conversion rate improvement through better partner coverage, product fit, and funnel experience
- Evaluate and onboard new lender partners to expand coverage across credit tiers, loan types, and customer segments (including mid-market)
- Negotiate and structure commercial terms that optimize for both customer experience and Intuit revenue
2. Embedded Small Business Lending (0–1 Build)
Intuit’s embedded lending business represents a greenfield opportunity to extend QB Capital’s reach by distributing our lending products, and/or enabling partner lending capabilities, through third-party platforms and distribution channels outside of QuickBooks. Inspired by the Amazon/Embedded Lending playbook, this business creates a new front door to the QuickBooks financial services ecosystem.
- Define and execute the go-to-market strategy for embedded lending, from market sizing through pilot and scale
- Identify, develop, and close anchor distribution partnerships — including fintech platforms, vertical SaaS players, financial institutions, and payroll providers — that can distribute Intuit lending products to their SMB customer bases
- Build the partnership model: define commercial structures, integration requirements, and success metrics for embedded deployment
- Work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Risk, and Legal to shape the capabilities required to support partner distribution
- Serve as the internal champion and thought leader for the embedded lending opportunity, building conviction with senior leadership
Responsibilities
Own the Partnership Lifecycle
- Lead full-cycle business development across marketplace and embedded lending — from opportunity identification and partner sourcing through negotiation, launch, and ongoing relationship management
- Build and manage a pipeline of high-priority partnership opportunities with rigor and velocity
- Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with key partner counterparts
Set and Influence Strategy
- Define the multi-year partnership strategy for both the Marketplace and embedded lending businesses, including prioritization frameworks, partner segmentation, and go-to-market models
- Develop clear points of view on build vs. buy vs. partner decisions, and bring well-structured recommendations to Lending and GBSG leadership
- Proactively identify whitespace opportunities at the intersection of Intuit’s data assets, financial products, and partner distribution capabilities
Drive Cross-Functional Execution
- Partner closely with Product to translate partnership requirements into roadmap inputs; ensure partner commitments are backed by viable product capabilities
- Collaborate with Risk and Finance to structure deals that are commercially sound and credit-policy aligned
- Work with Marketing to develop co-marketing and co-distribution playbooks that accelerate partner-driven customer acquisition
- Coordinate with Legal and Compliance on deal structuring, data-sharing frameworks, and regulatory considerations
Operate as a Senior Leader
- Represent the Lending BD function in cross-GBSG forums, including the QB Product Partnerships annual planning process
- Build and manage a small team as the function scales; set high standards for analytical rigor, stakeholder communication, and deal quality
- Deliver executive-ready outputs: one-pagers, strategy briefs, and board-quality narratives that clearly articulate opportunity, tradeoffs, and path to value
Qualifications
Experience
- 10+ years in business development, strategic partnerships, or corporate development in high-growth technology or fintech environments
- Demonstrated track record of sourcing, structuring, and closing complex, multi-party partnership agreements — not just managing existing relationships
- Experience building 0–1 partnership programs or distribution businesses from the ground up; comfort with ambiguity and the discipline to create structure where none exists
- Background in financial services, fintech, or lending strongly preferred; experience with embedded finance, API-driven distribution, or marketplace business models is a plus
- Prior experience working within or alongside platform companies (payments, payroll, banking, SaaS) where partnerships are a core growth lever is highly valued
Leadership & Operating Skillset
- Proven ability to drive a full BD operating system: pipeline discipline, deal velocity, stakeholder management, and rigorous commercial analysis
- Strong executive presence; can represent Intuit credibly at C-suite and VP levels with external partners
- Experience managing or mentoring junior team members; able to build team culture and operating norms as the function grows
- Comfortable operating with urgency, competing priorities, and frequent context-switching between strategic and tactical work
Strategic & Analytical Strength
- Strong structured problem-solving skills; able to frame ambiguous opportunities as clear choices with defined tradeoffs
- Financially literate; comfortable building or critiquing deal economics, revenue models, and unit economics for partnership structures
- Able to synthesize market signals, internal data, and partner intelligence into actionable strategic recommendations
Communication
- Executive-level written and verbal communication skills; able to build conviction with senior leaders through clear, well-structured narratives
- Skilled at simplifying complex deal structures, market dynamics, or strategic options for diverse audiences
- Collaborative by default; builds trust across functions and does not treat BD as a siloed function
Compensation
- The expected base pay range for this position is:
Mountain View $227,000 - $307,000
California Remote (Bay Area) $227,000 - $307,000
California Remote (Not Bay Area) $208,500 - $282,000
New York $214,000 - $289,500
San Francisco Howard Street, CA $227,000 - $307,000
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs. Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
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Target companies with a sponsorship track record
Search OFLC disclosure data to confirm an employer has filed Labor Condition Applications before. Companies that have sponsored Business Development roles in the past are far more likely to do it again than those with no history.
Frame your role as a specialty occupation from the start
H-1B approval for business development hinges on demonstrating the role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Come prepared with a detailed job description tying the position to a specialized field like finance, economics, or international business.
Make the L-1A your opening pitch if you're transferring
If you currently work for a multinational and are moving to a U.S. office in a managerial capacity, the L-1A visa avoids the lottery entirely. Internal transfers in senior business development roles are a strong fit for this category.
Position your network and revenue impact in dollar terms
Sponsoring employers need to justify the cost internally. Quantify your pipeline value, partnerships closed, and revenue contribution in your resume and offer discussions. A clear business case makes the sponsorship decision easier for hiring managers.
Raise sponsorship before the final interview round
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Head of Business Development role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but it requires careful documentation. USCIS treats business development roles as a gray area because the position can be filled by candidates with varying degree backgrounds. The employer must demonstrate the role specifically requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, such as business administration, economics, finance, or international relations, and that a generic degree won't do.
What visa options exist for Head of Business Development roles beyond the H-1B?
Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and processes through the consulate in weeks rather than months. The L-1A is viable for internal transfers at multinationals coming in at a managerial level. Candidates with a significant track record of business impact, media coverage, or industry recognition may also qualify for the O-1A under the extraordinary ability category.
How do I find Head of Business Development jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate specializes in exactly this, listing roles that include visa sponsorship so you're not guessing from a generic job description. Growth-stage tech companies, consulting firms, and multinationals with dedicated global hiring programs are the most consistent sponsors for senior business development roles.
Does the Head of Business Development title affect H-1B approval odds?
It can. USCIS has historically scrutinized broad business titles more heavily than technical ones, issuing Requests for Evidence asking employers to prove the specialty occupation requirement is met. Approval rates improve when the job description is narrowly scoped, the degree requirement is clearly tied to the role's functions, and the employer provides evidence that comparable positions in the industry require the same credentials.
Do I need an MBA or specific degree to get sponsored for this role?
Not necessarily an MBA, but you do need a bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to the job duties. For H-1B visa purposes, a degree in business, economics, finance, marketing, or international business typically supports a Head of Business Development petition. If your degree is in an unrelated field, extensive specialized experience can sometimes supplement it, though this makes the petition harder to approve.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Head Of Business Development 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.