Investment Banking Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Investment banking is one of the more sponsorship-friendly fields in finance. Bulge bracket banks like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JP Morgan routinely sponsor H-1B visas for analysts and associates, and many also support green card applications for long-term employees. TN visas work for Canadian and Mexican citizens in financial analyst roles. The main caveat is that sponsorship is heavily concentrated at large banks. Boutique advisory firms and middle-market banks sponsor far less frequently. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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INTRODUCTION
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. With uniquely deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, the firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Our unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data-driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals. To learn more about Houlihan Lokey, please visit HL.com.
ABOUT THE JOB
Houlihan Lokey has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, and other related advisory services for a broad range of U.S. and international clients. Our experience in M&A has earned us consistent recognition throughout the industry. In 2025, LSEG ranked our firm the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Senior Analysts are an integral part of Houlihan Lokey’s business activities and play a key role in the delivery of exceptional service to our clients around the globe. Houlihan Lokey hires Analysts to work specifically as part of industry aligned teams, assisting with a variety of investment banking services and transactions.
As part of our team, you will:
- Prepare, analyze, and help explain historical and projected financial information
- Perform valuations of companies and businesses
- Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute M&A transactions
- Prepare confidential memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches, and other presentations
- Assist in the marketing and execution of existing engagements
- Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients and professional advisors
The environment at Houlihan Lokey is both collegial and entrepreneurial. Teamwork is essential to the firm’s success. At the same time, creativity and new ideas are encouraged. Financial Analysts are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- The ideal candidate will have prior investment banking experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. While teamwork is essential to the firm’s success, creativity and new ideas are encouraged.
- At least 2 years of investment banking experience is required
- Coursework in accounting and finance required
- Strong analytical capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and application
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong financial and computer (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) skills
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package, which may include other components such as discretionary incentive compensation. The firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is:
$110,000 - $130,000
Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience and the location where this position may be filled.
Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here: 2026 Benefits
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Investment Banking
Focus on bulge bracket and elite boutique banks
Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and elite boutiques like Evercore, Lazard, and Centerview Partners are among the investment banks most likely to sponsor H-1B visas. These firms have dedicated immigration teams and factor sponsorship into their standard analyst and associate hiring processes.
Recruit through on-campus programs at target schools
Investment banks recruit heavily from a specific set of target universities. If you attend a target or semi-target school, leveraging on-campus recruiting and information sessions is the most reliable path to an offer that includes sponsorship. Summer analyst programs are the primary entry point.
Time your career around the H-1B cycle
Summer analyst internships are designed to convert to full-time offers. Accept your return offer before H-1B registration in March so the bank can file on your behalf. This tight timeline means starting the recruiting process 12-18 months before your desired start date.
Develop sector-specific deal knowledge
Specializing in technology, healthcare, energy, or financial institutions coverage groups can make you harder to replace and strengthens the sponsorship case. If you bring regional expertise - such as knowledge of cross-border M&A between the U.S. and your home market - your international background becomes a competitive advantage.
Consider mid-market banks for less lottery competition
While bulge brackets sponsor the most, competition for H-1B slots is also higher. Mid-market banks like William Blair, Robert W. Baird, Houlihan Lokey, and Piper Sandler also sponsor investment banking analysts and associates, and fewer visa applicants per firm can improve your individual odds.
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Do investment banks sponsor H-1B visas for analysts?
Yes. Most major investment banks include H-1B sponsorship as part of their standard hiring process for analyst and associate roles. Bulge bracket banks like Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley, as well as elite boutiques, routinely file H-1B petitions for international hires. Sponsorship is generally offered to candidates who receive and accept a full-time offer through the standard recruiting pipeline.
Do I need an MBA for investment banking visa sponsorship?
An MBA is not required for analyst-level sponsorship but is the standard path for associate-level entry. Undergraduate hires with degrees in finance, economics, or related fields are sponsored at the analyst level. Post-MBA associates are also commonly sponsored. The key is that your degree must support the specialty occupation classification.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship in investment banking?
Investment banking offers are difficult to obtain regardless of visa status, but once you have a full-time offer from a major bank, sponsorship is typically standard. The banks that hire you have already committed significant recruiting resources and expect to sponsor. The H-1B lottery itself is the main uncertainty, which is why banks encourage early planning and may explore alternative visa categories.
What happens if I am not selected in the H-1B lottery as an investment banking analyst?
Most large banks have contingency plans, which may include extending your OPT status, exploring O-1 classification if you have extraordinary qualifications, assigning you to an international office (London, Hong Kong) until the next lottery cycle, or applying for a TN or E-3 visa if you hold Canadian, Mexican, or Australian citizenship. The specific options depend on the bank and your individual circumstances.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Investment Banking jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a investment banking in New York will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.
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