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Investment Associates at U.S. private equity, venture capital, and asset management firms regularly sponsor H-1B visa and O-1 visas for qualified candidates. Finance roles at the analyst-to-associate level are well-established specialty occupations, making sponsorship more common than most candidates expect. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsTogether we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future.
We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today.
Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision.
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This role, based in San Diego, CA, is primarily responsible for monitoring client portfolios for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and client-specific investment guidelines. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, a strong risk-based mindset, and the ability to develop practical solutions to complex compliance matters while supporting business objectives. The role requires extensive interaction with investment professionals, legal, operations, technology, and other business stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, a high level of personal accountability, and the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. A commitment to continuous improvement, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism are essential. The individual will be expected to take ownership of key compliance processes, drive initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of the compliance program and collaborate across functions to address emerging risk and resolve complex issues. In addition, the candidate will actively contribute to strategic projects and other departmental initiatives in support of the firm's broader compliance and business objectives.
The Contributions You’ll Make:
- Lead and oversee portfolio compliance surveillance activities on both a pre-trade and post-trade basis to monitor adherence to regulatory requirements and client investment guidelines.
- Design, implement, and enhance compliance surveillance tools and monitoring processes to mitigate risk, improve controls, and drive operational efficiencies.
- Identify, investigate, document, and facilitate the resolution of compliance exceptions, trading errors, and guideline breaches. Escalate issues in accordance with firm policies and provide recommendations for corrective actions and process enhancements.
- Assist in the development, implementation, periodic review, and testing of compliance policies, procedures, and controls. Communicate findings and recommend enhancements to strengthen the compliance program.
- Serve as a trusted compliance advisor to investment professionals, traders, and business partners by providing guidance on investment restrictions, regulatory requirements, fiduciary obligations, and client-specific guidelines.
- Lead or support the implementation, enhancement, testing, and ongoing administration of compliance and portfolio management systems. Identify and leverage technology solutions to improve monitoring capabilities, scalability, and operational effectiveness.
- Review and interpret investment management agreements, prospectuses, offering documents, and client guideline materials to assess regulatory and contractual requirements and establish effective compliance monitoring methodologies, including automated rule coding.
- Partner with vendors and internal operations and technology teams to develop, maintain, and optimize automated compliance monitoring tools, reporting, and surveillance capabilities.
- Oversee compliance-related client reporting for assigned portfolio groups, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to junior compliance professionals, including oversight of work quality, professional development, and performance feedback.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of applicable securities laws, regulatory developments, firm policies, and industry best practices, and ensure adherence to all applicable requirements.
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the firm's investment products, strategies, and business activities, and contribute to the ongoing administration and enhancement of the firm's compliance program.
- Lead and participate in strategic initiatives, regulatory change management efforts, examinations, audits, and other special projects. Contribute to the achievement of departmental and enterprise-wide objectives.
Minimum Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- A minimum of seven years of investment management compliance experience.
- Proficiency with automated compliance monitoring systems and rule coding (e.g., BlackRock’s Aladdin, Bloomberg AIM, etc.).
- Working knowledge of relevant securities laws, industry practices, and regulations, including Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and other applicable SEC rules and regulations.
- Experience supporting a broad range of investment products, strategies, and asset classes.
- Knowledge of global investment products and non-U.S. regulatory frameworks (e.g., Luxembourg, Taiwan, EU, UK, and Hong Kong).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong technology skills, including proficiency with Excel and the ability to quickly learn and leverage new systems and tools.
- Experience managing or mentoring compliance professionals and leading cross-functional initiatives.
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Compensation Pay Disclosure:
Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.
The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.
Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
$104,000 - $130,000 USD
Be Well. Stay Well.
Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That’s why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well.
What We Offer
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
- 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
- Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
- Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year
Critical Skills
At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:
- Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
- Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
- Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
- Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
- Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference resources for applicants with disabilities.
Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future.
We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today.
Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision.
Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage – Apply Now
This role, based in San Diego, CA, is primarily responsible for monitoring client portfolios for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and client-specific investment guidelines. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, a strong risk-based mindset, and the ability to develop practical solutions to complex compliance matters while supporting business objectives. The role requires extensive interaction with investment professionals, legal, operations, technology, and other business stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, a high level of personal accountability, and the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. A commitment to continuous improvement, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism are essential. The individual will be expected to take ownership of key compliance processes, drive initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of the compliance program and collaborate across functions to address emerging risk and resolve complex issues. In addition, the candidate will actively contribute to strategic projects and other departmental initiatives in support of the firm's broader compliance and business objectives.
The Contributions You’ll Make:
- Lead and oversee portfolio compliance surveillance activities on both a pre-trade and post-trade basis to monitor adherence to regulatory requirements and client investment guidelines.
- Design, implement, and enhance compliance surveillance tools and monitoring processes to mitigate risk, improve controls, and drive operational efficiencies.
- Identify, investigate, document, and facilitate the resolution of compliance exceptions, trading errors, and guideline breaches. Escalate issues in accordance with firm policies and provide recommendations for corrective actions and process enhancements.
- Assist in the development, implementation, periodic review, and testing of compliance policies, procedures, and controls. Communicate findings and recommend enhancements to strengthen the compliance program.
- Serve as a trusted compliance advisor to investment professionals, traders, and business partners by providing guidance on investment restrictions, regulatory requirements, fiduciary obligations, and client-specific guidelines.
- Lead or support the implementation, enhancement, testing, and ongoing administration of compliance and portfolio management systems. Identify and leverage technology solutions to improve monitoring capabilities, scalability, and operational effectiveness.
- Review and interpret investment management agreements, prospectuses, offering documents, and client guideline materials to assess regulatory and contractual requirements and establish effective compliance monitoring methodologies, including automated rule coding.
- Partner with vendors and internal operations and technology teams to develop, maintain, and optimize automated compliance monitoring tools, reporting, and surveillance capabilities.
- Oversee compliance-related client reporting for assigned portfolio groups, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to junior compliance professionals, including oversight of work quality, professional development, and performance feedback.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of applicable securities laws, regulatory developments, firm policies, and industry best practices, and ensure adherence to all applicable requirements.
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the firm's investment products, strategies, and business activities, and contribute to the ongoing administration and enhancement of the firm's compliance program.
- Lead and participate in strategic initiatives, regulatory change management efforts, examinations, audits, and other special projects. Contribute to the achievement of departmental and enterprise-wide objectives.
Minimum Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- A minimum of seven years of investment management compliance experience.
- Proficiency with automated compliance monitoring systems and rule coding (e.g., BlackRock’s Aladdin, Bloomberg AIM, etc.).
- Working knowledge of relevant securities laws, industry practices, and regulations, including Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and other applicable SEC rules and regulations.
- Experience supporting a broad range of investment products, strategies, and asset classes.
- Knowledge of global investment products and non-U.S. regulatory frameworks (e.g., Luxembourg, Taiwan, EU, UK, and Hong Kong).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong technology skills, including proficiency with Excel and the ability to quickly learn and leverage new systems and tools.
- Experience managing or mentoring compliance professionals and leading cross-functional initiatives.
#LI-KD1
Compensation Pay Disclosure:
Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.
The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.
Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
$104,000 - $130,000 USD
Be Well. Stay Well.
Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That’s why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well.
What We Offer
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
- 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
- Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
- Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year
Critical Skills
At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:
- Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
- Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
- Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
- Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
- Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference resources for applicants with disabilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Investment Associate
Target firms with a history of H-1B filings
Large asset managers, bulge-bracket banks, and established PE firms file H-1Bs regularly for Investment Associates. Firms with structured analyst programs are far more likely to have sponsorship infrastructure already in place than boutique shops.
Lead with your CFA progress or finance credentials
CFA candidacy signals serious commitment to the field and strengthens your H-1B specialty occupation case. Employers who see candidates investing in credentials are more confident the sponsorship cost is worthwhile for someone with long-term career intent.
Understand that your degree field matters for H-1B eligibility
Investment Associate roles typically require a degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related quantitative field. A general business degree may not satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards without strong evidence of direct field alignment.
Negotiate sponsorship before the offer stage ends
Raise the visa question once you have a clear expression of interest, not during initial screening. Firms that have sponsored before will confirm quickly. Those that haven't may still proceed if you explain the process and timeline clearly and early.
Know the H-1B cap and lottery timeline before you apply
H-1B registrations open each March for an October 1 start date. If you need status by a specific date, work backward from that deadline. Cap-exempt employers, such as certain nonprofits, can file year-round and offer more timing flexibility.
Australian citizens should explore the E-3 visa as a faster alternative
The E-3 visa is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no lottery. Investment Associate roles qualify as specialty occupations under E-3 rules, and applications can be processed at an Australian consulate in as little as a few weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Investment Associate roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Investment Associate positions are well-established specialty occupations under USCIS standards because they typically require at minimum a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a closely related field. Private equity, venture capital, and asset management firms regularly sponsor H-1B visa petitions for this role, and USCIS approves the occupational classification at high rates when the degree-to-job alignment is clearly documented.
Which types of firms are most likely to sponsor visas for Investment Associates?
Large asset managers, bulge-bracket and middle-market investment banks, and established private equity firms with structured associate programs sponsor most frequently. They already have immigration counsel on retainer and a repeatable process for H-1B filings. Boutique firms and emerging funds may sponsor but typically require more convincing. You can browse sponsoring employers currently hiring Investment Associates on Migrate Mate.
Does my undergraduate degree field affect my H-1B eligibility as an Investment Associate?
It does. USCIS requires that the degree field bear a direct and logical relationship to the duties of the role. Finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, and accounting degrees are straightforwardly accepted. A general business administration or liberal arts degree may be challenged unless your coursework was heavily quantitative or finance-focused. A strong transcript and employer support letter addressing the connection between your degree and job duties can help address any borderline cases.
What happens to my visa status if I switch firms after sponsorship?
If you change employers while on H-1B, your new employer must file a new H-1B petition before you start. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for the new employer as soon as the petition is filed (not approved), provided you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 365 days and have no immediately deportable issues. Investment Associates changing between qualifying firms during this window have substantial protection, but the new role must still meet specialty occupation standards.
Can an Investment Associate role qualify for an O-1A visa instead of H-1B?
Potentially, but it requires a strong profile. The O-1A is for individuals with extraordinary ability, demonstrated through criteria like high salary relative to peers, critical roles at distinguished organizations, original contributions to the field, or industry recognition. A mid-career Investment Associate at a top-tier fund with a notable track record or press coverage could qualify. It's worth discussing with an immigration attorney if you didn't win the H-1B lottery or need a cap-exempt alternative.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Investment Associate 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.