Green Card Banking Officer Jobs
Banking Officer jobs with green card sponsorship are available through the EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based categories, where your employer files a PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before petitioning USCIS. Nationals from high-demand countries should factor in priority-date backlogs when planning their path to permanent residence.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
At First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard, we’ve created a culture that emphasizes personal success, respect, health, and wellness, fun and giving back. This is an environment where you will be rewarded, valued, and celebrated for your hard work.
We offer a robust and expanded package of health benefits, incentives, paid time off and growth and career advancement opportunities. We celebrate our employees and show our appreciation with private concerts, outdoor bashes, cash and car giveaways and more! See some of our epic celebrations and employee recognitions.
Considered one of the nation’s strongest financial organizations, we’ve achieved our success by embodying the views and values of The PREMIER Way. From our CEOs to the newest hires, we all follow these shared views and values to guide us on how to treat our customers, co-workers and communities. The PREMIER Way also serves as a roadmap on how to be successful inside and outside of the workplace. We believe in investing in our employees, their families and our communities.
If you would like to request an accommodation to help you with your online application or interview, please send an email to PremierCareers@premierbankcard.com.
Job Description:
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Company: First PREMIER Bank
ABOUT THE ROLE
Responsible for managing more complex business banking relationships and delivering customized financial solutions that support clients’ growth and success. Plays a key part in business development, loan structuring, and portfolio management, with increased autonomy in credit decisions and client service. Contributes to departmental initiatives by providing input on product enhancements, pricing strategies, and operational improvements.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Oversees a portfolio of more sophisticated and higher-volume business clients by understanding their evolving financial needs and delivering tailored lending and deposit solutions.
- Analyzes financial information to structure more complex credit requests, develop loan workout strategies when necessary, and ensure sound portfolio management with minimal management oversight.
- Proactively identifies and pursues new business opportunities through client referrals, prospecting, and participation in community and industry events to grow the bank’s presence and revenue.
- Contributes to department strategy by providing recommendations on product enhancements, service offerings, pricing models, and annual planning initiatives.
- Independently addresses client service needs and operational concerns while supporting team-level projects and initiatives that drive process improvement and customer satisfaction.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to analyze and structure complex credit requests using in-depth financial data and risk assessment tools.
- Strong consultative skills to deepen relationships with more complex business clients and serve as a trusted financial advisor.
- Proven ability to proactively identify opportunities, build a pipeline, and grow a client portfolio through strategic outreach and community involvement.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve client issues independently, manage loan workout plans, and contribute to strategic initiatives with sound judgment.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred. A combination of relevant education and professional experience will also be considered.
- A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in the banking or financial services industry is required, with a strong emphasis on credit analysis, commercial lending, or portfolio management.
- Demonstrated success in managing business banking relationships and consistently meeting or exceeding business development targets is preferred.
- Experience with complex credit structures and the ability to independently manage client needs is preferred.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Full medical benefits when working 20+ hours per week
- Traditional and High Deductible health plan options available
- FREE dental and vision coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off plans
- 401(k) – dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% of total compensation
- Special discounts and offers for events at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
- PREMIER Wellness Program
- Paid Community Volunteer Hours – PREMIER averages 30,000 hours per year
- Fun Employee Parties
OUR CULTURE
- We have an emphasis on personal success, respect, health, wellness, fun and giving back
- Employees are rewarded, valued, and celebrated for hard work.
- Career advancement opportunities is a way PREMIER leaders show they care.
- Appreciation is shown through concerts, outdoor bashes, cash, car giveaways and more.
INTRODUCTION
At First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard, we’ve created a culture that emphasizes personal success, respect, health, and wellness, fun and giving back. This is an environment where you will be rewarded, valued, and celebrated for your hard work.
We offer a robust and expanded package of health benefits, incentives, paid time off and growth and career advancement opportunities. We celebrate our employees and show our appreciation with private concerts, outdoor bashes, cash and car giveaways and more! See some of our epic celebrations and employee recognitions.
Considered one of the nation’s strongest financial organizations, we’ve achieved our success by embodying the views and values of The PREMIER Way. From our CEOs to the newest hires, we all follow these shared views and values to guide us on how to treat our customers, co-workers and communities. The PREMIER Way also serves as a roadmap on how to be successful inside and outside of the workplace. We believe in investing in our employees, their families and our communities.
If you would like to request an accommodation to help you with your online application or interview, please send an email to PremierCareers@premierbankcard.com.
Job Description:
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Company: First PREMIER Bank
ABOUT THE ROLE
Responsible for managing more complex business banking relationships and delivering customized financial solutions that support clients’ growth and success. Plays a key part in business development, loan structuring, and portfolio management, with increased autonomy in credit decisions and client service. Contributes to departmental initiatives by providing input on product enhancements, pricing strategies, and operational improvements.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Oversees a portfolio of more sophisticated and higher-volume business clients by understanding their evolving financial needs and delivering tailored lending and deposit solutions.
- Analyzes financial information to structure more complex credit requests, develop loan workout strategies when necessary, and ensure sound portfolio management with minimal management oversight.
- Proactively identifies and pursues new business opportunities through client referrals, prospecting, and participation in community and industry events to grow the bank’s presence and revenue.
- Contributes to department strategy by providing recommendations on product enhancements, service offerings, pricing models, and annual planning initiatives.
- Independently addresses client service needs and operational concerns while supporting team-level projects and initiatives that drive process improvement and customer satisfaction.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to analyze and structure complex credit requests using in-depth financial data and risk assessment tools.
- Strong consultative skills to deepen relationships with more complex business clients and serve as a trusted financial advisor.
- Proven ability to proactively identify opportunities, build a pipeline, and grow a client portfolio through strategic outreach and community involvement.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve client issues independently, manage loan workout plans, and contribute to strategic initiatives with sound judgment.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred. A combination of relevant education and professional experience will also be considered.
- A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in the banking or financial services industry is required, with a strong emphasis on credit analysis, commercial lending, or portfolio management.
- Demonstrated success in managing business banking relationships and consistently meeting or exceeding business development targets is preferred.
- Experience with complex credit structures and the ability to independently manage client needs is preferred.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Full medical benefits when working 20+ hours per week
- Traditional and High Deductible health plan options available
- FREE dental and vision coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off plans
- 401(k) – dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% of total compensation
- Special discounts and offers for events at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
- PREMIER Wellness Program
- Paid Community Volunteer Hours – PREMIER averages 30,000 hours per year
- Fun Employee Parties
OUR CULTURE
- We have an emphasis on personal success, respect, health, wellness, fun and giving back
- Employees are rewarded, valued, and celebrated for hard work.
- Career advancement opportunities is a way PREMIER leaders show they care.
- Appreciation is shown through concerts, outdoor bashes, cash, car giveaways and more.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Banking Officer
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Banking Officer roles typically qualify under EB-3 with a bachelor's degree, or EB-2 if the position requires an advanced degree or five years of progressive banking experience. Confirm which category your offer letter supports before the PERM filing begins.
Use OFLC Wage Search before accepting offers
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself so you know the wage floor before negotiations and can flag any offer that falls short before DOL does.
Find green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Target banks and credit unions with a documented history of employment-based green card sponsorship. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship records so you can focus your applications on institutions that have already committed to the PERM process.
Ask HR about PERM recruitment timelines early
PERM requires the employer to complete a formal recruitment test before DOL will certify the application. Ask your prospective employer when they plan to begin recruitment, since delays in that stage push back your priority date and your entire green card timeline.
Understand priority dates before you file
Once your employer files the I-140, your priority date locks in. If you're a national of India or China, that date determines how long you wait for a visa number to become available. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin to track your place in the queue.
Secure your O*NET occupation code in writing
Banking Officer covers several distinct O*NET occupation codes with different prevailing wages and experience requirements. Confirm in writing which code your employer intends to use on the PERM before the application is filed to avoid a mismatch that could trigger an audit.
Green Card Banking Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card categories cover Banking Officer positions?
Most Banking Officer roles qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree, or under EB-2 if the position requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive banking experience. Your employer's PERM filing must specify the minimum requirements for the role, so the job description needs to match the category before DOL recruitment begins.
How does the PERM process work for Banking Officer sponsorship?
PERM labor certification is filed with the Department of Labor, not USCIS. Your employer first obtains a prevailing wage determination, then completes a mandatory recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. Only after DOL certifies the PERM can your employer file the I-140 petition with USCIS, which establishes your priority date for a visa number.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for banking roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status tied to a specific employer, while employment-based green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence. The PERM process requires a full DOL recruitment test and a prevailing wage determination that H-1B does not. Green card sponsorship also involves per-country numerical limits and priority-date backlogs that H-1B, as a nonimmigrant status, does not.
How do I find banks that sponsor green cards for Banking Officer roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can target banks and credit unions that have already navigated the PERM process. This matters because sponsoring a green card is a longer and costlier commitment than H-1B sponsorship, and many smaller institutions have not done it before.
Can I change banking employers after my green card case is filed?
AC21 job portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved. If you move before that threshold, your new employer typically needs to restart the PERM and I-140 process, though your original priority date may carry over if the original I-140 was already approved.