M&A Analyst Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

M&A Analyst roles qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, meaning your employer files an LCA with DOL before sponsorship begins. Investment banks, private equity firms, and corporate development teams actively sponsor analysts with finance or economics degrees, and the role's project-driven structure suits J-1 visa trainee programs too.

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Overview

Open Jobs103+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type86% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsAlvarez & Marsal

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M&A Analyst
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M&A Analyst
TE Connectivity
Wayne, New Jersey
Strategy & Corporate Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Corporate Development & M&A
Business Development
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
$87k - $131k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Analyst, Corporate Development M&A
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Analyst, Corporate Development M&A
GlobalFoundries
Austin, Texas
Strategy & Corporate Development
Business Analysis
Finance
Accounting
Project & Program Management
Corporate Development & M&A
Business Strategy
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
$67k - $109k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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M & A Analyst
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M & A Analyst
Optum
Torrance, California
Strategy & Corporate Development
Business Analysis
Finance
Accounting
Corporate Development & M&A
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Tax
$73k - $130k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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M&A Analyst
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M&A Analyst
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Mountain View, California
Strategy & Corporate Development
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
Corporate Development & M&A
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
$151k - $184k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
201-500

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M&A Digital Channel Business Analyst
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M&A Digital Channel Business Analyst
M&T Bank
Wilmington, Delaware
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Business Analyst
Project Management
$79k - $131k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a M&A Analyst

Frame your degree for specialty occupation

M&A analysis requires a directly related bachelor's degree, typically finance, economics, or accounting. If yours is in a broader field like business administration, pull transcript evidence of quantitative coursework to strengthen the specialty occupation argument USCIS scrutinizes.

Target firms with dedicated immigration infrastructure

Bulge-bracket banks and large private equity shops run in-house immigration teams that handle LCA filings routinely. Boutique advisory firms often lack this infrastructure, so ask directly about their immigration counsel and prior H-1B sponsorship history during the screening call.

Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate

M&A roles sit inside finance and corporate development, not always labeled 'analyst' in LCA disclosures. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified sponsorship history by role type, so you can identify which firms have actually filed for positions matching your target function.

Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations

Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage DOL sets for your metro area and job level. Pull the OFLC Wage Search for your city before negotiating so you understand the floor they're legally required to meet.

Time your offer around the H-1B cap cycle

H-1B is subject to an annual cap and selection process, and the rules have changed recently. If you're on OPT, confirm your expiration date against the employer's expected filing timeline so cap-gap protection covers any gap between OPT end and H-1B start.

Treat deal exposure as specialty occupation evidence

If you receive a Request for Evidence on specialty occupation, your offer letter and job duties carry the most weight. Document specific deal work, financial modeling tools, and valuation methodologies your role requires, not just the general analyst title.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does an M&A Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?

Yes, M&A Analyst qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, economics, accounting, or a closely related quantitative discipline. USCIS will look at whether the job duties, not just the title, demand that specific degree. Roles focused on financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence consistently meet this standard.

Which visa types can M&A Analysts use to work in the U.S. with sponsorship?

H-1B is the primary path for most nationalities, requiring employer-filed LCA certification with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which has a separate cap and no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role fits the USMCA economist or accountant category. J-1 trainee status is available through designated sponsor organizations for structured rotational programs.

How do I find M&A Analyst jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor?

Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for finance and corporate development roles, so you can focus your search on firms that have filed for positions like yours before. This saves time you'd otherwise spend applying to firms that decline to sponsor analyst-level hires.

Does a three-year Australian bachelor's degree satisfy the H-1B specialty occupation requirement?

USCIS generally accepts a three-year Australian bachelor's degree as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for specialty occupation purposes, particularly when combined with relevant work experience. A credential evaluation from a recognized organization strengthens your petition, and your employer's immigration attorney will typically order one as part of the I-129 filing package.

Can an M&A Analyst on OPT switch employers mid-sponsorship process?

If you're already in H-1B status, you can start with a new employer once the new petition is filed, with no waiting period required. If you're on OPT and your current employer has filed but not yet received an H-1B approval, switching employers means the new firm must file a fresh petition, so timing relative to your OPT expiration and any cap-gap protection matters significantly.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored M&A 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.