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Branch Operations Manager green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs mean priority dates matter, so starting the process early gives you a real advantage.
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Under branch manager direction manage the overall operational efficiency of the branch office. Directs day to day operational functions, ensuring compliance with firm and regulatory policies and procedures. Uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to identify, research, analyze and resolve complex issues.
Responsibilities
- Performs back-up for all operational functions as required by workloads and absences.
- Works directly with home office personnel to coordinate branch-home office workflow.
- Completes self-audit of branch procedures.
- Assists Branch Manager with confidential matters and compliance visits and replies.
- Assists Branch Manager with controlling expenses and operating at peak efficiencies.
- Oversees ordering of supplies, purchase orders and postage usage.
- Maintains accounting of branch petty cash.
- May review branch invoices and operating statements.
- Researches and resolves complex problems relating to client accounts and inquiries.
- Assists Branch Manager in disseminating information at regular branch meetings.
- Coordinate rent, facility, office maintenance and cleaning/security issues.
- Recruits, selects, orients, trains and supervises branch operations associates.
- In conjunction with the Branch Manager conducts ongoing performance management, scheduled performance appraisals and salary reviews of operations associates, and maintains branch associate files.
- Reviews daily work of operations associates.
- Evaluates workload and responsibilities of support staff to determine necessary assignment changes to maintain efficient workflow.
- Ensures daily staffing levels and cross-training is adequate.
- Coordinates registrations, continuing education, licensing, etc. of branch personnel.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. May perform some Branch Manager duties.
Education/Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience in the financial services industry, preferably including related operational management and supervisory experience
~or~
An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training as approved by Human Resources.
Licenses Required
- SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied
- Series 7, 9 & 10
- Series 63, 65 and/or 66 as required by state
- Ability to obtain additional securities and advisory state registrations if required by state
Education
Bachelor’s - Completed: Accounting, Bachelor’s - Completed: Business Administration, Bachelor’s - Completed: Finance, High School (HS) - Completed (Required)
Work Experience
General Experience - 3 to 6 years, Manager Experience - 13 months to 3 years
Certifications
- s10 - General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
- s66 - Uniform Combined State Law Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
- s7 - General Securities Representative Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
- s9 - General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
- Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Travel
Less than 25%
Workstyle
Resident
The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
- Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
- Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
- Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
- Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
- Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
Job Description Summary
Under branch manager direction manage the overall operational efficiency of the branch office. Directs day to day operational functions, ensuring compliance with firm and regulatory policies and procedures. Uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to identify, research, analyze and resolve complex issues.
Responsibilities
- Performs back-up for all operational functions as required by workloads and absences.
- Works directly with home office personnel to coordinate branch-home office workflow.
- Completes self-audit of branch procedures.
- Assists Branch Manager with confidential matters and compliance visits and replies.
- Assists Branch Manager with controlling expenses and operating at peak efficiencies.
- Oversees ordering of supplies, purchase orders and postage usage.
- Maintains accounting of branch petty cash.
- May review branch invoices and operating statements.
- Researches and resolves complex problems relating to client accounts and inquiries.
- Assists Branch Manager in disseminating information at regular branch meetings.
- Coordinate rent, facility, office maintenance and cleaning/security issues.
- Recruits, selects, orients, trains and supervises branch operations associates.
- In conjunction with the Branch Manager conducts ongoing performance management, scheduled performance appraisals and salary reviews of operations associates, and maintains branch associate files.
- Reviews daily work of operations associates.
- Evaluates workload and responsibilities of support staff to determine necessary assignment changes to maintain efficient workflow.
- Ensures daily staffing levels and cross-training is adequate.
- Coordinates registrations, continuing education, licensing, etc. of branch personnel.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. May perform some Branch Manager duties.
Education/Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience in the financial services industry, preferably including related operational management and supervisory experience
~or~
An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training as approved by Human Resources.
Licenses Required
- SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied
- Series 7, 9 & 10
- Series 63, 65 and/or 66 as required by state
- Ability to obtain additional securities and advisory state registrations if required by state
Education
Bachelor’s - Completed: Accounting, Bachelor’s - Completed: Business Administration, Bachelor’s - Completed: Finance, High School (HS) - Completed (Required)
Work Experience
General Experience - 3 to 6 years, Manager Experience - 13 months to 3 years
Certifications
- s10 - General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
- s66 - Uniform Combined State Law Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
- s7 - General Securities Representative Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
- s9 - General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
- Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Travel
Less than 25%
Workstyle
Resident
The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
- Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
- Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
- Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
- Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
- Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Branch Operations Manager
Document progressive management experience carefully
EB-3 skilled worker requires at least two years of qualifying experience, but EB-2 demands five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience if you hold only a bachelor's degree. Keep performance reviews, promotion letters, and org-chart evidence showing increasing scope of responsibility.
Search Migrate Mate for PERM-sponsoring employers
Target companies that have already completed PERM filings for operations management roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, so you can focus outreach on organizations that have committed to the full EB-2 or EB-3 process.
Prioritize multi-location employers during your search
Branch operations roles exist primarily at banks, retail chains, and logistics firms with distributed footprints. These organizations file PERM more routinely because they hire across multiple locations, making them structurally more experienced with DOL recruitment requirements and prevailing wage determinations.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiations
Your employer's PERM filing must certify wages at the DOL-determined prevailing level for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV thresholds for your metro area before you enter compensation discussions.
Confirm your O*NET classification supports the degree requirement
PERM requires the employer to show the job normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a related field. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Branch and Department Managers to verify the education and experience benchmarks that DOL auditors will check against your job description.
File I-485 and lock in your priority date as early as possible
Once your I-140 is approved and a visa number is current, file your I-485 adjustment of status immediately. If your I-485 is pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar operations management role without restarting the green card process.
Green Card Branch Operations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Branch Operations Manager role?
Most Branch Operations Manager positions qualify under EB-3 professional if you hold a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree, or under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or you have a bachelor's plus five years of progressive operations management experience. Your employer's PERM job description must accurately reflect the minimum requirements to support whichever category you file under.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every few years. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal cycle. The process is also different: your employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, advertising the role to test the domestic labor market, before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country backlogs can create significant waits for nationals of high-demand countries.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for this position?
DOL requires the employer to run a formal recruitment test to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the Branch Operations Manager role. This typically includes job postings, internal notices, and documentation of every applicant considered. The employer must retain recruitment records for five years and show they applied the same minimum requirements used in the PERM filing to every candidate reviewed.
How can I find employers who sponsor green cards for operations management roles?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation code, so you can identify which companies have actually completed PERM filings for operations management positions rather than relying on job descriptions that mention sponsorship vaguely. Filtering by location lets you focus on markets where your priority date is most relevant to current visa bulletin cutoffs.
Can I change employers after my green card process is started?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more and the underlying I-140 was approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar occupational role without your green card case being abandoned. Separately, if a prior employer's I-140 was approved, you may carry that priority date forward to a new employer's fresh PERM and I-140 filing, potentially avoiding the back of a long queue.