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Account Executive - This Week in Fintech
Plaid INC · 🇺🇸 New York City Office
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 27 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 9 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Plaid INC
The US Department of Labor certified 27 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 9 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Seattle, Washington D.C., Raleigh, London, and Amsterdam. This Week in Fintech https://thisweekinfintech.com/ is the largest global fintech media company with 200,000+ subscribers to a publication that provides insights, news, and connections within the financial technology ecosystem. What began as a newsletter focused on curating and sharing industry updates, trends, and innovations in the fintech space has grown to include a range of products including podcasts, events, conferences, and an online community to bring together fintech professionals, investors, and enthusiasts worldwide. This Week in Fintech is looking for an Account Executive with experience in advertising and media sales and is eager to build and grow their own book of business by selling across our diverse media offerings (e.g., newsletters, podcasts, events, and sponsored content). In this role you’ll be a frontline ambassador for the brand, including; opening doors, pitching creative solutions, and building long-term partnerships with some of the most influential names in fintech, crypto, finance, venture capital, and beyond. Responsibilties - P&L Ownership: Build and manage a complete sales pipeline, from prospecting and pitching to closing deals and managing post-sale client relationships to drive recurring revenue. - Strategic Selling: Develop and present compelling advertising solutions and media packages tailored to meet the marketing objectives of prospective clients. - Market Expertise: Become an expert on our audience data, media products, and the competitive landscape to effectively position This Week in Fintech as the premier media partner in the industry. - Collaboration: Work closely with the content and operations teams to ensure smooth execution of client campaigns and deliver maximum value to our sponsors. - Startup Mindset: Embrace a fast-paced environment and contribute to the overall growth strategy of the company. Qualifications - Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of successful experience in advertising sales, media sales, or sponsorship sales. - Relationship Builder: Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with a track record of building lasting client relationships. - Media Knowledge: Deep understanding of the media landscape, including digital advertising, content marketing, and sponsorship best practices. - Location: Must be based in New York City. Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid! Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based o