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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights regarding firms that sponsor international candidates for roles in finance:

  1. Definitely Sponsor:

    • UBS
    • Baird
  2. Other Firms Known for Sponsorship (from related discussions):

    • Goldman Sachs (GS)
    • Credit Suisse (CS)
    • Deutsche Bank (DB)
    • Evercore (EVR)
    • PJT Partners
    • Moelis & Company (MoCo)
    • Houlihan Lokey (HL, especially RX)
    • Nomura
    • Barclays (case-by-case, depending on the office and role)
  3. Firms with Mixed or Limited Sponsorship:

    • Morgan Stanley (MS)
    • Citi
    • Jefferies
    • Lazard
    • RBC
    • Greenhill
    • Rothschild
  4. Buy-Side Firms That Sponsor:

    • Blackstone (BX)
    • KKR
    • Bain Capital (PE roles)
    • Vista Equity Partners
    • Citadel
    • Jane Street
    • Two Sigma

Keep in mind that sponsorship policies can vary by office, role, and year. It's always a good idea to directly confirm with the firms during the application process or through networking.

Sources: 2022 SA International Students Sponsorship H1B, 2024 SA - Visa Sponsorship - US Investment Banking, Banks sponsoring visas (undergrad), Which firms still sponsor for IB (U.S./NY), Which firms still sponsor for IB (U.S./NY)

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