Seeking Advice on Finance Roles in NYC – Canadian looking to move to New York

Hi everyone,

I'm currently exploring finance roles in New York and would love any advice or job leads! I was initially focused on investment banking (did internship, no return offer due to hiring freeze and Canadian market has been flat) and capital markets, still preferring capital market roles though, but I'm now open to any finance-related positions or companies that could support a TN visa. My fiancé is moving to New York (on a TN, but his TN category was easier), and I want to make the move as well.

I’m open to opportunities in areas like strategic finance, FP&A, or ANY other finance-related roles that you think may align with my skills/background below. Ideally, I’m targeting roles with compensation around $100K USD.

Here’s a quick overview of my background:

Education:

• Master of Finance – Tier 1 Canadian University
• Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Finance – Tier 3 Canadian University (Graduated with Distinction)

Professional Experience:

• Enterprise Credit Stress Testing at a Big 5 Canadian Bank (1.5 years) – Leading credit analysis and enterprise credit stress testing, developing financial models for capital planning, and analyzing key risk metrics and ratios to support strategic decision-making.
• Investment Banking Analyst Intern at a Big 5 Canadian Bank – Assisted with M&A advisory and debt/equity financing across various industries, contributing to live transactions through financial modeling, comparable company analysis, and the preparation of marketing materials, including pitchbooks and CIMs.
• Private Equity Fund Operations Analyst (1.5 years) in the Middle Office of a Canadian Firm – Managed NAV calculations, fund reporting, and KPI tracking for private equity funds, ensuring accurate valuations and supporting portfolio performance analysis.

I’d greatly appreciate any advice on navigating the NYC finance job market, companies hiring under TN visas, or any relevant job postings. At this point, ANY lead will be helpful. Thank you in advance!