Investment Officer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Investment Officer roles qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, making them viable for visa sponsorship at asset managers, private equity firms, banks, and institutional investors. Most employers file through the standard H-1B cap process, though some university endowments and nonprofit funds are cap-exempt.
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Multiple levels may be considered based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
This Investment Officer position is primarily responsible for discretionary investment management of agency and fiduciary account portfolios, relationship management (in conjunction with administrative officers), and marketing of investment services (philosophy, posture, outlook, process) to prospects and referral sources. Assist in the development, implementation and oversight of Division and Bank initiatives that advance sound business practices and enhance customer satisfaction.
Performs all duties and interacts with internal and external customers in a manner that is expressly aligned with the Company's Core Values of approaching all actions with a “Voyaging Spirit” and being “Positively Ohana”. Exhibits core competencies that result in consistent delivery of positive Customer Interactions, Empowerment and Ownership and demonstrates key professional and performance skills such as Active Listening, effective Oral and Written Communication, Action and Solution Oriented and Thoroughness.
Primary Accountabilities:
- Use discretion in managing client investment portfolios, and develop and execute securities transactions on major securities exchanges, in accordance with department process and guidelines. Perform mandated Reg. 9 fiduciary investment reviews on assigned accounts. Participate in the management and growth of client relationships.
- Market investment management services, either directly or through joint efforts to prospects and referral sources. Achieve assigned business development goals. Communicate Department investment posture, outlook and process to clients, prospects, and internal / external referral sources.
- Interface with internal audit and regulators. Ensure work performed contributes to satisfactory ratings by consistently meeting or exceeding all internal and external regulatory and audit requirements. Keep abreast of regulatory and industry developments.
- Provide guidance to the department and division team members. Assist with the development, implementation and adherence to Wealth Management Group policies, procedures, business practices and business standards. Assist with the oversight and development of products, services and processes.
- Improve personal and professional status through education; must keep abreast of industry developments, external and internal regulatory requirements, bank policies, procedures and products/services.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Investment Officer I and II:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year university, preferably in Finance, Economics, or a related field required.
Experience:
Investment Officer I:
- 4+ years of experience in fiduciary investment management required. Advanced academic degree (Masters in Finance, Economics, or Mathematics) or professional designation (CFA, CIMA, etc.) qualify for one year of experience.
Investment Officer II:
- 5+ years of experience in fiduciary investment management required. Advanced academic degree (Masters in Finance, Economics, or Mathematics) or professional designation (CFA, CIMA, etc.) qualify for one year of experience.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Must be able to perform light physical work and to move or lift items including but not limited to boxes, files and papers up to 20 pounds unless otherwise as indicated.
- Must be able to operate and proficiently use standard office equipment, including phone, copier, personal computer and/or other work related mechanical or electronic devices and applications.
- Must be able to clearly communicate verbally and in writing with all internal and external customers. Must also be able to hear sufficiently to engage in daily discussions and interactions.
- Must be able to read and understand bank-related documents.
- Must be able to work in a conventional office setting, involving sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods of time. Must also be able to adapt to different work environments as needed to perform the job.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Position Function:
Multiple levels may be considered based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
This Investment Officer position is primarily responsible for discretionary investment management of agency and fiduciary account portfolios, relationship management (in conjunction with administrative officers), and marketing of investment services (philosophy, posture, outlook, process) to prospects and referral sources. Assist in the development, implementation and oversight of Division and Bank initiatives that advance sound business practices and enhance customer satisfaction.
Performs all duties and interacts with internal and external customers in a manner that is expressly aligned with the Company's Core Values of approaching all actions with a “Voyaging Spirit” and being “Positively Ohana”. Exhibits core competencies that result in consistent delivery of positive Customer Interactions, Empowerment and Ownership and demonstrates key professional and performance skills such as Active Listening, effective Oral and Written Communication, Action and Solution Oriented and Thoroughness.
Primary Accountabilities:
- Use discretion in managing client investment portfolios, and develop and execute securities transactions on major securities exchanges, in accordance with department process and guidelines. Perform mandated Reg. 9 fiduciary investment reviews on assigned accounts. Participate in the management and growth of client relationships.
- Market investment management services, either directly or through joint efforts to prospects and referral sources. Achieve assigned business development goals. Communicate Department investment posture, outlook and process to clients, prospects, and internal / external referral sources.
- Interface with internal audit and regulators. Ensure work performed contributes to satisfactory ratings by consistently meeting or exceeding all internal and external regulatory and audit requirements. Keep abreast of regulatory and industry developments.
- Provide guidance to the department and division team members. Assist with the development, implementation and adherence to Wealth Management Group policies, procedures, business practices and business standards. Assist with the oversight and development of products, services and processes.
- Improve personal and professional status through education; must keep abreast of industry developments, external and internal regulatory requirements, bank policies, procedures and products/services.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Investment Officer I and II:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year university, preferably in Finance, Economics, or a related field required.
Experience:
Investment Officer I:
- 4+ years of experience in fiduciary investment management required. Advanced academic degree (Masters in Finance, Economics, or Mathematics) or professional designation (CFA, CIMA, etc.) qualify for one year of experience.
Investment Officer II:
- 5+ years of experience in fiduciary investment management required. Advanced academic degree (Masters in Finance, Economics, or Mathematics) or professional designation (CFA, CIMA, etc.) qualify for one year of experience.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Must be able to perform light physical work and to move or lift items including but not limited to boxes, files and papers up to 20 pounds unless otherwise as indicated.
- Must be able to operate and proficiently use standard office equipment, including phone, copier, personal computer and/or other work related mechanical or electronic devices and applications.
- Must be able to clearly communicate verbally and in writing with all internal and external customers. Must also be able to hear sufficiently to engage in daily discussions and interactions.
- Must be able to read and understand bank-related documents.
- Must be able to work in a conventional office setting, involving sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods of time. Must also be able to adapt to different work environments as needed to perform the job.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Investment Officer Jobs
Align your degree to CFA expectations
H-1B specialty occupation requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Finance, economics, or accounting degrees map cleanly to Investment Officer roles. A business administration degree alone can trigger a Request for Evidence, so document any concentration or coursework in investments.
Target cap-exempt employers first
University endowments, nonprofit foundations, and certain research institutions are exempt from the H-1B annual cap and lottery. Investment Officers at these organizations can be sponsored year-round, so search cap-exempt institutional investors before pursuing cap-subject asset managers.
Search verified sponsorship history on Migrate Mate
Filter Investment Officer roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed LCA filing history. This tells you which firms have actually sponsored the role before, cutting out firms that say they're open to sponsorship but have no track record.
Verify your offered salary meets prevailing wage
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location before filing an LCA. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your metro area and confirm your offer clears that threshold before signing.
Get your PERM started before your six-year H-1B limit
If your employer plans to sponsor a green card through the EB-2 or EB-3 category, the PERM labor certification process can take one to two years. Starting it before year four of your H-1B gives you room to file an I-140 and extend your status beyond the six-year cap.
Clarify Series 65 licensing before your interview
Many Investment Officer roles require a Series 65 or Series 66 license, which you can only obtain after hire. Tell prospective employers you're eligible to sit for the exam once onboarded. Leaving this unaddressed can stall an offer while the employer checks whether sponsorship is worth the unlicensed period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Investment Officer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes, Investment Officer positions consistently qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties, so offers focused on portfolio analysis, asset allocation, or risk modeling are stronger candidates than generalist titles that could be filled by any business graduate.
Which visa types are most common for Investment Officer sponsorship?
The H-1B is the primary path for most candidates, but TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role fits the economist or accountant category on the USMCA list. E-3 visa applies to Australian citizens and also requires specialty occupation. Some institutional employers holding nonprofit status can sponsor outside the H-1B lottery entirely, which matters if you're applying mid-year.
Do I need a CFA or graduate degree to get sponsored as an Investment Officer?
A CFA is not legally required for H-1B qualification, but it strengthens the case that the role demands specialized knowledge. A bachelor's degree in a directly related field is the minimum USCIS looks for. If your degree is in a less directly related area, a master's in finance or the CFA charter helps rebut any specialty occupation challenge. Some employers also use the advanced degree exemption cap if you hold a U.S. master's or higher.
How do I find Investment Officer employers who actually sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists Investment Officer roles from employers with verified LCA filing history, so you're only seeing positions where the firm has sponsored the job category before. This matters because many asset managers say they're open to sponsorship but have never filed for this specific role type, and that distinction only appears in the DOL disclosure data.
Can my employer start the green card process while I'm on an H-1B as an Investment Officer?
Yes, and starting early is the right move. The EB-2 category covers Investment Officer roles that require an advanced degree or equivalent, while EB-3 covers positions needing at least a bachelor's. PERM labor certification, which the employer files with DOL, is the first step and typically takes one to two years. Filing before year four of your H-1B leaves enough runway to extend your status beyond six years if your priority date is backlogged.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Investment Officer 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.