E-3 Visa Commercial Real Estate Jobs
Commercial Real Estate roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as finance, real estate, or business. The E-3 has no lottery and can be renewed indefinitely, making it a practical path for Australian professionals in brokerage, asset management, valuation, and development.
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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for supporting credit underwriting and monitoring for new and existing clients in partnership with a credit team. Key responsibilities include completing and reviewing credit analysis, evaluating risks, reviewing work by less experienced teammates, and writing financial analysis for approval or monitoring. Job expectations include leading the process, ensuring timely and accurate analysis, and coaching teammates on credit requirements.
This role supports Commercial Real Estate credit underwriting and portfolio monitoring for new and existing clients in partnership with Credit Officers, Relationship Management, and Risk. Key responsibilities include preparing and reviewing credit analyses, assessing risk, reviewing work completed by less experienced teammates, and drafting financial analyses for approval or ongoing monitoring. The role is expected to lead the underwriting process, deliver timely and accurate analyses, and coach teammates on credit requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Leads the credit analysis process with the support of other analysts and associates
- Partners with Credit Officers, Relationship Management, and Risk teammates to understand structuring needs and requirements
- Monitors operating performance and financial condition, proactively identifying issues and opportunities
- Assists in delivery of financial modeling, loan structure, industry, economic, and other analyses to team members to support the loan decision-making process
- Reviews work of junior teammates to provide feedback/coaching and ensure compliance with laws, rules, regulations and policy procedure
- Has credit approval for certain credit actions
- Participates in loan structure conversations and completion of loan documentation with internal/external legal partners
- Gathers, manages and reviews additional due diligence and third-party reports once deal is mandated
- Prepares credit packages and circulates for approval
- Responsible for Flood Process and regulatory data capture associated with deal closings
- Completes renewals, material modifications and extensions (non-preapproved)
- Completes Treasury-related requests, including card and ACH facilities for credit clients only
- Partners closely with the Credit Officer and Loan Administration team in loan closings
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
3+ yrs of Commercial Real Estate Credit Experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree
SKILLS
- Attention to Detail
- Financial Analysis
- Underwriting
- Written Communications
- Analytical Thinking
- Credit Documentation Requirements
- Credit and Risk Assessment
- Financial Forecasting and Modeling
- Recording/Organizing Information
- Business Acumen
- Collaboration
- Collateral Management
- Loan Structuring
- Prioritization
SHIFT
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK:
40
INTRODUCTION
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for supporting credit underwriting and monitoring for new and existing clients in partnership with a credit team. Key responsibilities include completing and reviewing credit analysis, evaluating risks, reviewing work by less experienced teammates, and writing financial analysis for approval or monitoring. Job expectations include leading the process, ensuring timely and accurate analysis, and coaching teammates on credit requirements.
This role supports Commercial Real Estate credit underwriting and portfolio monitoring for new and existing clients in partnership with Credit Officers, Relationship Management, and Risk. Key responsibilities include preparing and reviewing credit analyses, assessing risk, reviewing work completed by less experienced teammates, and drafting financial analyses for approval or ongoing monitoring. The role is expected to lead the underwriting process, deliver timely and accurate analyses, and coach teammates on credit requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Leads the credit analysis process with the support of other analysts and associates
- Partners with Credit Officers, Relationship Management, and Risk teammates to understand structuring needs and requirements
- Monitors operating performance and financial condition, proactively identifying issues and opportunities
- Assists in delivery of financial modeling, loan structure, industry, economic, and other analyses to team members to support the loan decision-making process
- Reviews work of junior teammates to provide feedback/coaching and ensure compliance with laws, rules, regulations and policy procedure
- Has credit approval for certain credit actions
- Participates in loan structure conversations and completion of loan documentation with internal/external legal partners
- Gathers, manages and reviews additional due diligence and third-party reports once deal is mandated
- Prepares credit packages and circulates for approval
- Responsible for Flood Process and regulatory data capture associated with deal closings
- Completes renewals, material modifications and extensions (non-preapproved)
- Completes Treasury-related requests, including card and ACH facilities for credit clients only
- Partners closely with the Credit Officer and Loan Administration team in loan closings
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
3+ yrs of Commercial Real Estate Credit Experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree
SKILLS
- Attention to Detail
- Financial Analysis
- Underwriting
- Written Communications
- Analytical Thinking
- Credit Documentation Requirements
- Credit and Risk Assessment
- Financial Forecasting and Modeling
- Recording/Organizing Information
- Business Acumen
- Collaboration
- Collateral Management
- Loan Structuring
- Prioritization
SHIFT
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK:
40
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Commercial Real Estate
Match your degree to the role
U.S. consular officers assess whether your Australian degree directly supports the specialty occupation. A finance, business, or property economics degree is stronger than a general commerce degree for analyst or valuation roles. Gather your academic transcripts and a credential evaluation before applying.
Target firms with LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway to verify whether a firm has filed Labor Condition Applications for real estate roles before. Firms already familiar with the LCA process are far less likely to withdraw an offer over sponsorship uncertainty.
Address sponsorship early in outreach
Commercial real estate hiring is relationship-driven. When contacting principals or recruiters directly, frame E-3 visa sponsorship as a defined two-step employer process: LCA certification with DOL, then your consulate appointment in Australia. Most hesitation comes from unfamiliarity, not cost or risk.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your offer stage
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This removes the compliance burden from your employer and reduces the window between offer acceptance and your start date.
Prepare a specialty occupation memo
For roles like asset manager or acquisitions associate, document why the position requires a specific degree rather than general experience. A one-page memo outlining the technical analysis, financial modeling, or regulatory knowledge the role demands can resolve consular questions before they arise.
Plan your consulate timeline around deal cycles
E-3 consulate appointments in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth can book out two to six weeks. Build this into your start date negotiation. If your employer needs you on-site for a transaction deadline, requesting a later start date is easier than explaining a visa delay mid-process.
E-3 Visa Commercial Real Estate: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Commercial Real Estate jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Commercial Real Estate roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Most commercial real estate firms don't advertise visa support explicitly, so filtering by employers with existing LCA filing history saves significant time. Focus your search on institutional asset managers, REITs, and national brokerage firms, which are more accustomed to international hires than boutique local shops.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Commercial Real Estate role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Most professional roles in commercial real estate qualify, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a related field such as finance, real estate, economics, or business. Roles like acquisitions analyst, asset manager, valuation analyst, and investment associate typically meet the standard. General leasing agent or sales representative roles with no degree requirement are less likely to qualify without additional documentation.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Commercial Real Estate professionals?
The E-3 is substantially more practical for Australians in this sector. The H-1B visa is subject to an annual lottery with a roughly 25% selection rate, meaning you could wait years before being selected. The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap concerns in practice, and can be renewed indefinitely. Your employer also files fewer forms and faces lower fees, which removes a common objection from smaller real estate firms.
Can I switch Commercial Real Estate employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and visa stamp before starting with the new employer. Unlike the H-1B, the E-3 doesn't have a portability provision allowing you to transfer mid-petition. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL, and you'll typically need to return to Australia for a new consulate appointment unless you qualify for a change of status while in the U.S.