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Business Banker roles at U.S. banks and credit unions qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or economics and commercial lending experience are well-positioned for this path to permanent residency.
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Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Senior Small Business Relationship Banker is responsible for meeting with customers and prospects both in person and on the phone to determine their financial needs, and meeting those needs by proactively offering appropriate products, services, and guidance to achieve their financial goals. This role will provide services to all customers but will focus on small business customers with revenues up to $5MM—acquiring new customers, and deepening existing customer relationships through checking acquisition, check card, money movement, credit card, merchant services, and lending. Regions' mission is to make life better for our customers and communities, and we are looking for candidates committed to helping customers reach their financial goals by understanding and meeting customer needs. This role offers an exciting opportunity for candidates with retail or sales experience that are interested in a career with opportunities for growth, development, and upward mobility. The successful candidate should be individually driven and competitive, as well as motivated to work as a team to achieve a common goal. This requires a candidate who excels at identifying customer needs and possesses strong communication skills.
Primary Responsibilities
- Achieves individual and branch targets and goals by proactively identifying customer needs and providing advanced level guidance and perspective about Regions’ solutions with a specific focus on small business customers
- Conducts outbound phone calls using generated customer and prospect lead lists of small business and consumer customers to expand existing relationships and acquire new ones
- Works in partnership with the Branch Manager to serve as the primary relationship managers for a portfolio of small business customers with revenues up to $5MM
- Educates and advises customers on Regions’ Consumer and Business products and services, including all loan and deposit types
- Educates customers on emerging technology and digital solutions such as mobile, online, and ATM offerings, all designed to make banking easier
- Provides a consistent optimal customer experience, which may consist of sharing responsibility for day to day branch responsibilities including but not limited to greeting customers and processing transactions to ensure customers bank when, where, and how they choose
- Owns and resolves customer issues
- Refers customers to an internal team of experts when additional financial goals and needs are recognized
- Supports team development by serving as a subject matter expert for junior level bankers
- Follows all bank processes and procedures and adheres to applicable laws and regulations, including completing duties delegated and assigned by the Branch Manager; as a member of the branch team, ensures sound banking practices, including managing, identifying and reporting operational risks
This position requires the tracking of time for hours worked in excess of 40 per week and is eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position is incentive eligible. This position requires registration with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS). Please refer to https://fedregistry.nationwidelicensingsystem.org for more information.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two (2) years of banking, sales, and/or customer service experience
- Ability to handle cash and process cash transactions
- Ability to communicate in person, on the phone, and through electronic channels
- Ability to use a computer on a frequent basis, including typing and sustained attention to a monitor
- Ability to work Saturdays as needed
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift up to twenty (20) pounds
Preferences
- Bachelor’s degree
Skills And Competencies
- Ability to adhere to policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Ability to assist customers with digital banking offerings
- Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
- Excellent relationship-building skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong business acumen to assess the needs of small business clients
- Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
- Minimum Job Range Target: $57,716.80 USD
- Median: $67,410.30 USD
Incentive Pay Plans
This role is eligible to participate in a commission incentive plan. Employees have the potential to earn commission based on performance against defined metrics and goals. This role is eligible to participate in a formulaic incentive plan. Employees have the potential to earn incentives based on performance against defined metrics and goals.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser. https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits
Location Details
Pearland Silverlake
Location: Pearland, Texas
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Business Banker
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define the minimum job requirements before filing. Make sure your degree and lending experience match the posted role exactly, overstating credentials at this stage can trigger a DOL audit or denial.
Target banks with active EB-3 filing history
Regional and community banks often sponsor Business Bankers through EB-3 for professionals, which covers bachelor's-degree roles. Search OFLC Wage Search to identify institutions that have filed LCAs for this occupation before approaching recruiters.
Search for green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter Business Banker jobs by employers with green card sponsorship history, saving time you'd otherwise spend cold-contacting banks that don't sponsor. Start your search there before applying broadly.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
DOL assigns your role a prevailing wage level, Level I through IV, based on duties and experience. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that level for the LCA to certify, so check OFLC Wage Search for your metro area before salary discussions.
Ask HR whether the employer is E-Verify enrolled
Most banks sponsoring green cards are E-Verify participants, which is a practical signal they have established immigration compliance infrastructure. Confirming E-Verify enrollment early tells you whether an employer is equipped to run a PERM process.
Understand the EB-3 priority date before accepting an offer
Your country of birth determines your EB-3 wait time, not your citizenship. For nationals of India or China, priority date backlogs can extend years beyond approval of the I-140. Check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin before committing to the timeline.
Green Card Business Banker: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Business Banker roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Business Banker positions typically qualify under EB-3 for professionals, which covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as finance, economics, or business. If the position requires an advanced degree or you hold a master's degree that is standard for the role, your employer may file under EB-2 instead. The classification depends on the actual job requirements, not your personal qualifications alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Business Banker?
The H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with an annual lottery and a six-year base limit. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is a permanent immigration pathway with no cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The process is longer, typically two to four years for most nationalities, but it results in lawful permanent residency rather than a status you must renew or win through a lottery.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct DOL-supervised recruitment to show no minimally qualified U.S. worker is available for the Business Banker role. This includes placing job ads, reviewing applications, and documenting the results. The employer then files the PERM application with DOL. You cannot file PERM yourself, and the job duties and requirements advertised must match what is filed exactly.
How can I find Business Banker jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Business Banker roles filtered by employers with green card sponsorship history, so you're not spending time applying to banks that have never run a PERM process. Most general job boards don't surface this data, which makes targeting sponsoring employers much harder without a dedicated tool.
Can I switch employers after my green card is filed?
Once your I-140 petition has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 adjustment of status has been pending for at least 180 days, U.S. immigration law allows you to port to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Business Bankers, a move to a comparable commercial lending role at another bank would generally qualify. Confirm the scope with your immigration counsel before changing jobs.