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Banking roles in compliance, risk, credit analysis, and financial operations regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file with DOL first, then USCIS, putting you on a path to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
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Responsible for the quality and efficiency of the underwriting for Business Banking. Interacts on a daily basis with the Credit teams and sales partners regarding the underwriting of Business Banking loan requests.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the day to day activities of a team of Underwriters and/or Portfolio Managers to include the quality and efficiency of the underwriting
- Serve as the point person for work requests, prioritizes and assigns work, and monitors work flow
- Support various segments in terms of credit functions
- Manage/Support the sales override process
- Oversee the training of new underwriters and/or portfolio manager as required
- Provides ongoing training to the department
- Develop training materials and various forms
- Maintain work logs and prepare monthly productivity reports for management, and other reports, as needed
- Coordinate updates to the divisional processes and policies, writes procedures and develops analysis templates as needed
- Resolve any policy, procedure, accounting or credit issues that occur
- Participate in various Departmental projects associated with the Credit Function
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of accounting pronouncements and the effect on Bank credits
- Exercise the usual authority as manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, salary recommendations, promotions, hiring, terminations, performance management, and training, coaching and mentoring
- Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies
- Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable
- Complete other related duties as assigned
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
Supervises and mentors a team (up to 7), comprised of credit staff, portfolio managers, and administrative staff.
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline and minimum of 5 years' commercial credit experience or relevant analytical with a strong knowledge of accounting principles including 2 years coaching/training/mentoring or work leadership experience
OR in lieu of degree
a combined minimum of 9 years' higher education and/or work experience including a minimum of 5 years commercial credit experience with strong knowledge of accounting principles including 2 years' coaching/training/mentoring or work leadership experience.
Proficiency with personal computers and relevant software packages.
Education and Experience Preferred:
Proficiency with personal computers and relevant software packages.
Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate others.
Commitment to meeting the needs of both the internal and external customers of the department.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maximize efficiency and maintain the consistent quality of the work produced by the credit analysis team.
Exhibit a strong work ethic and consistently meet deadlines.
Extensive knowledge of Bank's credit policies and procedures.
Prior experience in a sales role.
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $89,600.00 - $149,300.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Location:
Rochester, New York, United States of America
Overview:
Responsible for the quality and efficiency of the underwriting for Business Banking. Interacts on a daily basis with the Credit teams and sales partners regarding the underwriting of Business Banking loan requests.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the day to day activities of a team of Underwriters and/or Portfolio Managers to include the quality and efficiency of the underwriting
- Serve as the point person for work requests, prioritizes and assigns work, and monitors work flow
- Support various segments in terms of credit functions
- Manage/Support the sales override process
- Oversee the training of new underwriters and/or portfolio manager as required
- Provides ongoing training to the department
- Develop training materials and various forms
- Maintain work logs and prepare monthly productivity reports for management, and other reports, as needed
- Coordinate updates to the divisional processes and policies, writes procedures and develops analysis templates as needed
- Resolve any policy, procedure, accounting or credit issues that occur
- Participate in various Departmental projects associated with the Credit Function
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of accounting pronouncements and the effect on Bank credits
- Exercise the usual authority as manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, salary recommendations, promotions, hiring, terminations, performance management, and training, coaching and mentoring
- Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies
- Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable
- Complete other related duties as assigned
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
Supervises and mentors a team (up to 7), comprised of credit staff, portfolio managers, and administrative staff.
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline and minimum of 5 years' commercial credit experience or relevant analytical with a strong knowledge of accounting principles including 2 years coaching/training/mentoring or work leadership experience
OR in lieu of degree
a combined minimum of 9 years' higher education and/or work experience including a minimum of 5 years commercial credit experience with strong knowledge of accounting principles including 2 years' coaching/training/mentoring or work leadership experience.
Proficiency with personal computers and relevant software packages.
Education and Experience Preferred:
Proficiency with personal computers and relevant software packages.
Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate others.
Commitment to meeting the needs of both the internal and external customers of the department.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maximize efficiency and maintain the consistent quality of the work produced by the credit analysis team.
Exhibit a strong work ethic and consistently meet deadlines.
Extensive knowledge of Bank's credit policies and procedures.
Prior experience in a sales role.
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $89,600.00 - $149,300.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Location:
Rochester, New York, United States of America
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Banking
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM ties the green card to a specific job and degree field. A finance or economics degree supports most banking roles cleanly, but a mismatch between your credential and the job description is one of the most common reasons PERM audits get triggered.
Target banks with active PERM filing history
Large regional and national banks file PERM applications regularly for analysts, compliance officers, and risk managers. Use Migrate Mate to filter banking employers by green card sponsorship history before you apply, so you're not negotiating sponsorship from scratch.
Understand how EB-3 eliminates lottery risk
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery. Your employer starts the PERM process after a qualifying recruitment period, and your path forward is determined by your priority date and country of birth, not a random selection event.
Verify your offered salary meets prevailing wage
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for your banking role and geographic location. Before accepting an offer, ask HR to confirm their I-140 wage level against the OFLC Wage Search database, since a wage below Level I or II can stall your petition.
Disclose your immigration goals early in interviews
Banking employers with in-house legal or HR immigration teams respond better when sponsorship comes up early. Framing it as a long-term commitment rather than a procedural request signals stability, which matters in compliance-sensitive roles where employer continuity is a hiring factor.
Account for EB-2 NIW if your role has national scope
Senior banking professionals in areas like systemic risk, financial regulation, or macroeconomic research may qualify for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver, which lets you self-petition through USCIS without a PERM filing or a specific employer offer.
Green Card Banking: Frequently Asked Questions
Which banking roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as financial analyst, credit risk analyst, compliance officer, and quantitative researcher, commonly qualify under EB-3. Positions requiring a master's degree or specialized credentials in areas like risk modeling, regulatory capital, or investment strategy can qualify under EB-2. The job duties and stated degree requirement in the PERM filing determine the classification, not the job title alone.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for banking professionals?
H-1B is a temporary, renewable status subject to the annual cap and lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent immigration process with no lottery component. Your employer files a labor certification with DOL, then an I-140 petition with USCIS. For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 wait times are short, and the outcome is lawful permanent residency, not a status that expires or requires renewal.
Can a banking employer start my green card process while I'm on H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Many banking employers begin PERM while you're in valid nonimmigrant status. On H-1B, your employer can file the I-140 concurrently with PERM or shortly after. On OPT, you'll need to transition to H-1B or another status before adjustment of status becomes available, unless you're consular processing from outside the U.S. Timing matters, so confirm your employer's immigration counsel has a clear transition plan.
How do I find banking employers who actively sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search banking roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering post-offer that a firm won't sponsor. Focus your search on established institutions with dedicated HR immigration teams, since they have the infrastructure to manage multi-year PERM processes without dropping petitions mid-filing.
What is a priority date and why does it matter for banking green card applicants?
Your priority date is the date DOL accepts your employer's PERM application. It determines your place in the EB-2 or EB-3 queue. For applicants born in most countries, current priority dates mean no meaningful wait. For applicants born in India or China, backlog years can extend the timeline significantly. Filing early in your banking career, even at a junior level, locks in an earlier priority date you can carry forward under AC21 portability rules.