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Assistant Vice President roles in finance, banking, and operations regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file on your behalf, certifying the role meets prevailing wage standards before your I-140 petition advances toward permanent residency. Understanding where sponsorship is common in this title helps you target the right employers.
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Assistant Vice President - Special Assets
Location:
CityScape
What you'll do:
As Portfolio Manager I - Special Assets you'll be responsible for analyzing, structuring, underwriting, and coordinating the closing of major and complex loans in compliance with the Bank's lending policies and procedures. The Portfolio Manager will work with the Vice President, Commercial Banker to manage loans to ensure the credit risks are responsibly monitored and identified. You'll assist in attaining established Bank, region, and branch goals through active participation in underwriting and closing desirable credits with the Vice President, Commercial Banker. As a Portfolio Manager I - Special Assets you'll be responsible for assuring compliance with all Bank policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal banking regulations. Along with the Vice President, Commercial Banker interface with clients in-person, over the phone and email in order to assess their credit needs and determine the best structure and items needed for analysis.
- Gather and analyze necessary information to present along with the Relationship Manager, a financing request to senior management or Loan Committee for approval.
- Coordinate processing of approved loans; ensure loans are processed according to agreement, customer needs and conform to Bank lending policies; obtain sufficient information and/or documentation from customers; assist in solving problems relative to processing and servicing of loans within the Relationship Managers portfolio.
- Reinforce superior customer service through your own example along with appropriate follow-through with involved customers and employees.
- Handle various other underwriting, portfolio management and upkeep tasks and responsibilities related to new loan requests and/or the existing Relationship Managers portfolio.
What you'll need:
- 2+ years of related experience in Portfolio Management or similar field.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- Entry level to intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
- Entry level to intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
- Entry level to intermediate knowledge of commercial credit and loan structuring, and pricing dynamics. Credit analyst training completed.
- Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
Job Title:
Assistant Vice President - Special Assets
Location:
CityScape
What you'll do:
As Portfolio Manager I - Special Assets you'll be responsible for analyzing, structuring, underwriting, and coordinating the closing of major and complex loans in compliance with the Bank's lending policies and procedures. The Portfolio Manager will work with the Vice President, Commercial Banker to manage loans to ensure the credit risks are responsibly monitored and identified. You'll assist in attaining established Bank, region, and branch goals through active participation in underwriting and closing desirable credits with the Vice President, Commercial Banker. As a Portfolio Manager I - Special Assets you'll be responsible for assuring compliance with all Bank policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal banking regulations. Along with the Vice President, Commercial Banker interface with clients in-person, over the phone and email in order to assess their credit needs and determine the best structure and items needed for analysis.
- Gather and analyze necessary information to present along with the Relationship Manager, a financing request to senior management or Loan Committee for approval.
- Coordinate processing of approved loans; ensure loans are processed according to agreement, customer needs and conform to Bank lending policies; obtain sufficient information and/or documentation from customers; assist in solving problems relative to processing and servicing of loans within the Relationship Managers portfolio.
- Reinforce superior customer service through your own example along with appropriate follow-through with involved customers and employees.
- Handle various other underwriting, portfolio management and upkeep tasks and responsibilities related to new loan requests and/or the existing Relationship Managers portfolio.
What you'll need:
- 2+ years of related experience in Portfolio Management or similar field.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- Entry level to intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
- Entry level to intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
- Entry level to intermediate knowledge of commercial credit and loan structuring, and pricing dynamics. Credit analyst training completed.
- Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Assistant Vice President
Document your advanced degree credentials early
PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications meet the job's minimum requirements. Gather official transcripts, credential evaluations for foreign degrees, and professional licenses before any offer letter stage to avoid delays.
Target financial institutions with PERM filing history
Banks, asset managers, and insurance companies sponsor AVP roles far more consistently than mid-market firms. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to confirm an employer has certified comparable positions before you invest time in their process.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 fit for your background
AVP roles requiring an advanced degree in finance, economics, or a related field typically qualify under EB-2. If your employer files EB-3, confirm the job description explicitly requires a bachelor's degree, not just a preference.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring employers
Filter your AVP job search by employers with active green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. This narrows your target list to organizations already familiar with PERM timelines, reducing the friction of introducing the process to a new employer.
Negotiate PERM filing timing into your offer discussion
USCIS and DOL processing means green card sponsorship can take two or more years from PERM filing to I-485 approval. Confirm your employer is willing to initiate PERM within your first year, not after a lengthy probationary or promotion cycle.
Verify your prevailing wage tier matches your actual duties
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm whether your AVP role maps to a Level III or Level IV wage determination. A mismatch between your offered salary and the DOL wage level can require PERM refiling, resetting your timeline entirely.
Green Card Assistant Vice President: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Assistant Vice President roles commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most AVP roles in banking, finance, and corporate operations qualify for either EB-2 or EB-3 depending on the degree requirement built into the job description. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires an advanced degree. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree. Your employer's HR and immigration counsel determine the category based on the certified job duties, not your personal credentials alone.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for an AVP role?
H-1B visa is a temporary, nonimmigrant status with a three-year initial period and no direct path to permanent residency on its own. PERM is the first step toward lawful permanent residency, with no annual lottery and no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most nationalities outside India and China. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together typically take two to four years, compared to a few months for an H-1B transfer.
How can I find AVP employers who actively sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job searches specifically by employers with green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-approaching companies unfamiliar with PERM. Targeting employers who have already certified similar AVP-level positions through DOL significantly increases your chance of a smooth, timeline-predictable sponsorship process.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers during the PERM process?
If you leave before your I-140 is approved, your PERM labor certification is tied to the sponsoring employer and generally cannot transfer. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to move to a same or similar role without restarting the process. Switching employers before I-140 approval typically means starting PERM from the beginning with a new sponsor.
Does the AVP job description affect which PERM wage level DOL assigns?
Yes, directly. DOL uses O*NET occupation codes and your job duties to assign a prevailing wage level between I and IV. AVP roles with supervisory responsibilities, specialized financial analysis, or portfolio management duties often map to Level III or IV, which carry higher wage requirements. If your offered salary falls below the assigned prevailing wage, your employer must either adjust compensation or reclassify the position before PERM can be certified.