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Investment banking analyst roles attract strong H-1B visa sponsorship from bulge-bracket and middle-market banks. Most employers require a finance, economics, or related degree, and the work falls squarely within specialty occupation standards, making visa approval rates high for qualified candidates. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Req Id:
26960953
Location(s):
New York, New York, United States
Job Type:
On-Site/Resident
Posted:
May. 06, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
The Investment Banking Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for assisting clients in raising funds in the capital markets, as well as in providing strategic advisory services for mergers, acquisitions and other types of financial transactions in coordination with the Institutional Banking team. The Investment Banking Analyst also serves as an intermediary in trading for clients. The overall objective of this role is to act as a strategic advisor to our clients by formulating investment strategies and raising capital for clients.
Responsibilities:
- Work with senior Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) officers and professionals and participate in particular client transactions, projects or assignments as the junior member of the Investment Banking team
- Responsible for organizing and analyzing sophisticated financial data used in client proposals and strategic plans
- Prepare written recommendations, valuation materials and statistical exhibits for pitches and live deals
- Conduct economic/financial research
- Evaluate company’s financial performance compared to overall industry and market trends
- Build complex financial models for valuation purposes
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications
- 2-5 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or closely related areas of Business Administration
- Series 79 and 63 licenses
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment in order to meet deadlines
Education:
Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group:
Institutional Banking
Job Family:
Investment Banking
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$110,000.00 - $135,000.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
May 13, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Job Req Id:
26960953
Location(s):
New York, New York, United States
Job Type:
On-Site/Resident
Posted:
May. 06, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
The Investment Banking Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for assisting clients in raising funds in the capital markets, as well as in providing strategic advisory services for mergers, acquisitions and other types of financial transactions in coordination with the Institutional Banking team. The Investment Banking Analyst also serves as an intermediary in trading for clients. The overall objective of this role is to act as a strategic advisor to our clients by formulating investment strategies and raising capital for clients.
Responsibilities:
- Work with senior Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) officers and professionals and participate in particular client transactions, projects or assignments as the junior member of the Investment Banking team
- Responsible for organizing and analyzing sophisticated financial data used in client proposals and strategic plans
- Prepare written recommendations, valuation materials and statistical exhibits for pitches and live deals
- Conduct economic/financial research
- Evaluate company’s financial performance compared to overall industry and market trends
- Build complex financial models for valuation purposes
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications
- 2-5 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or closely related areas of Business Administration
- Series 79 and 63 licenses
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment in order to meet deadlines
Education:
Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group:
Institutional Banking
Job Family:
Investment Banking
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$110,000.00 - $135,000.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
May 13, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Investment Banking Analyst
Target banks with established H-1B programs
Bulge-bracket and large regional banks file H-1B petitions regularly and have dedicated HR and legal teams to manage the process. Their familiarity with sponsorship makes approvals faster and denials less likely than at smaller boutiques.
Confirm your degree field aligns with the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the analyst position. Finance, economics, accounting, and mathematics degrees satisfy specialty occupation standards. A general business degree may require supporting documentation to establish the connection.
Apply well before OPT expiration
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start. If your OPT expires before October, confirm your employer will bridge the gap using a timely-filed extension or cap-gap coverage under your F-1 status.
Leverage your analyst program offer letter
Structured analyst programs at major banks use standardized offer letters that clearly define the role, requirements, and compensation. This documentation strengthens your H-1B petition by making the specialty occupation case straightforward for USCIS reviewers.
Understand the cap-exempt hospital and nonprofit exception
Most investment banks are cap-subject, meaning you need the lottery. However, if you secure a role at a nonprofit financial institution or qualifying research organization, cap-exempt filing is possible and avoids the lottery entirely.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Not every bank advertises visa sponsorship in job postings. Migrate Mate surfaces analyst roles from employers with documented sponsorship histories, saving you from applying to positions where sponsorship is never offered to international candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do investment banks commonly sponsor H-1B visas for analyst roles?
Yes. Major banks including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Citigroup are among the highest-volume H-1B visa sponsors in financial services. Analyst roles qualify clearly as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as finance, economics, or accounting. Smaller boutique banks sponsor less frequently, so targeting larger institutions improves your odds significantly.
What visa options exist for investment banking analysts beyond the H-1B?
Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and far lower competition than the H-1B. Canadian and Mexican citizens may qualify under the TN visa for financial analysts. Candidates with extraordinary achievement in finance may be eligible for the O-1A, though this is uncommon at the analyst level. Most international candidates without these options rely on the H-1B lottery.
Does my degree field affect H-1B approval for an investment banking analyst role?
It does. USCIS evaluates whether your degree field is directly related to the analyst position. Finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, and accounting degrees are straightforward. A computer science degree can work if the role has a quantitative focus. A general liberal arts degree will face more scrutiny and may require a detailed employer letter explaining the connection between your coursework and the job duties.
What happens if I don't get selected in the H-1B lottery as an incoming analyst?
Banks with established programs typically have a plan. Common approaches include deferring your start date to the next lottery cycle, placing you in a non-U.S. office temporarily, or sponsoring cap-exempt status if you qualify. Some firms will also assess whether an O-1 visa petition is viable. Confirm your employer's contingency approach before accepting an offer so there are no surprises after the lottery results.
How do I find investment banking analyst jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Many analyst postings omit sponsorship details or use vague language that makes it impossible to tell whether international candidates are welcome. Migrate Mate filters specifically for roles where employers have a verified history of sponsoring work visas, so you can focus your applications on banks that will actually support your visa rather than discovering the limitation after an offer.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Investment Banking 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.
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