I was wondering if anyone had a good list of banks (BB, EB, MM) that sponsor visas for international students - particularly at analyst level. Thanks guys!
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Probably none in today's political climate, you won't really know until this years recruiting finishes.
All BBs with the exception of perhaps Barclays and MS sponsored for this year's SA recruiting. Not sure about EBs. I wouldn't necessarily say that today's political climate would have any additional effect on the sponsor issue at least in the near future. Even if Trump signs an executive order, it is likely to target outsourcing companies, not investment banks that 1) do an ample search among Americans to fill up their position 2) Pay equally competent wage to Americans and internationals. That being said though, general trend seems to be that banks have been decreasing their sponsorship spots over the years anyways, as H1-B lottery became increasingly competitive and just wasn't wort the effort / investment. You'll have to be at the top of the offer list to be considered for the limited spots in the class.
I can't speak for BBs or EBs, but I was an international student and got sponsored by a lower MM/unknown boutique. Its rare, and i've been rejected numerous times because of the Visa issue, but definitely possible if you work your ass off.
That being said, going through the traditional channels and getting an offer at a BB is your best bet since they have more resources.
Speaking from a Canadian perspective, I can confirm that GS/JPM/Barclays sponsor at the analyst level. In terms of EBs, Evercore/Centerview/Moelis/PJT sponsor and so does RBC. All firms mentioned mostly refer to NY offices.
not an international student, but have many international friends who went through SA recruiting this fall. To my knowledge all the BBs sponsor (including MS - know an international student who got an offer there). The reputable MMs/EBs seemed to be 50/50, but I know Baird Blair Nomura and Guggenheim definitely do sponsor. Also, some offices could have quotas on international offers. I have a friend who had a superday at a regional BB and was told that he was one of the top candidates but that they could only take 1 international SA this year (so effectively you could be competiting in the "international" pool - I doubt NY offices have these quotas though)
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