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Commercial real estate roles in asset management, brokerage, development, and property finance qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals and candidates with strong credentials; EB-3 covers skilled professionals. Your employer files the I-140 petition after PERM certification, putting you on the path to permanent residency.
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GENERAL FUNCTION:
The Associate performs a wide range of complex analytical and high-level support functions. With limited supervision, this position applies analytical skills to provide consistent data and reporting support for the Commercial Real Estate team. This role may also provide oversight of Analysts and CAPs (Commercial Associate Program) to ensure the production of a high-quality work product. Manages and maintains models and presentation materials so that they are accurate and up-to-date and meet the needs and objectives of the team.
The role is responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build and understand complex financial models.
- Perform complex financial analysis with minimal oversight.
- Create high-impact presentation materials using PowerPoint, Excel, Word and other relevant software programs.
- Understanding of capital structures and capital market trends and the ability to apply to client needs.
- Complete credit and financial statement analysis independently.
- Coordinate with product partners to develop integrated financing solutions and pitch materials for our clients.
- Work well as part of a team in a high stress environment.
- Participate in the closing process as a liaison to our clients, counsel and internal partners.
- Facilitate communication regarding approvals, 3rd party reports, insurance, budget, hedging products, title and escrow, operating and reserve accounts.
- Develop good working relationships with peers, product partners and senior bankers throughout the organization.
- Effective communication with internal partners regarding approvals, changes, process, and timing.
- Manage priorities while working on a number of high-priority opportunities simultaneously.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct reports, however incumbent may provide general direction for Analysts and Commercial Leadership Program participants.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Undergraduate degree required, graduate degree preferred.
- 2+ years experience in Commercial Real Estate or related field.
- Strong credit underwriting and CRE banking skills required.
- Strong analytic skills and good working knowledge of financial modeling.
- Working knowledge of Argus and cashflow modeling.
- Excellent presentation skills, both oral and written.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Normal office environment with little exposure to dust, noise, temperature and the like.
- Position is in the office a minimum of four days per week.
- Extended viewing of a CRT screen.
Commercial Real Estate Associate
Total Base Pay Range 61,200.00 - 125,500.00 USD Annual
At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.
The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.
Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.
LOCATION
Costa Mesa, California 92626
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Commercial Real Estate
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
PERM requires your employer to prove the role needs a specific degree. Gather transcripts, credential evaluations for foreign degrees, and any professional licenses now, before a job offer materializes. Delays in credential documentation routinely slow PERM filings.
Target firms with in-house immigration infrastructure
Large commercial real estate investment trusts, private equity-backed developers, and institutional brokerage houses are more likely to absorb PERM costs and multi-year timelines than smaller regional firms. Prioritize employers whose HR teams already understand DOL recruitment obligations.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces commercial real estate employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can target firms that have already run the PERM process for roles like yours rather than cold-pitching employers unfamiliar with labor certification.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
DOL sets the wage your employer must pay throughout your green card process using the OFLC Wage Search. For commercial real estate roles, wage levels vary sharply by metro market. Confirm your offer meets at least the Level I or Level II prevailing wage before PERM is filed.
Ask about PERM recruitment timing before accepting an offer
PERM requires your employer to complete a specific DOL-mandated recruitment process before filing. That process typically takes three to six months. Ask whether the employer plans to start recruitment immediately after your start date, since delays reset the clock.
Check your priority date visibility once I-140 is approved
After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS. Once approved, your priority date is set. For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 professional categories are current or near-current, meaning adjustment of status can proceed without a long backlog wait.
Green Card Commercial Real Estate: Frequently Asked Questions
Do commercial real estate jobs qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most commercial real estate roles qualify for EB-3 as skilled professionals requiring a bachelor's degree. Roles demanding an advanced degree, such as senior asset management positions or roles with significant financial analysis responsibilities, may qualify under EB-2. Your employer's attorney determines the correct category based on the actual job requirements and your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for commercial real estate professionals?
PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, and it carries no annual lottery. H-1B visa has an 85,000-cap lottery that limits entry. PERM requires your employer to complete a formal DOL recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. worker is available, then file an I-140 with USCIS. The total timeline from PERM start to green card approval typically runs two to four years for most nationalities.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a commercial real estate employer?
Your employer must advertise the position through DOL-mandated channels, document that no qualified U.S. applicants were available, and submit the ETA 9089 application to DOL. The job description filed with PERM must match your actual duties. Any mismatch between the PERM job description and your day-to-day work can create problems when USCIS reviews the I-140 petition later.
How can I find commercial real estate employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for commercial real estate roles at employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This filters out firms that have never run the PERM process, which makes your job search significantly more targeted. Many smaller brokerages and regional developers have strong real estate practices but no prior sponsorship experience, making them poor candidates for a green card role.
Can my priority date be transferred if I change commercial real estate employers during the green card process?
Yes. Under AC21 portability rules, if your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for more than 180 days, you can move to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. Commercial real estate roles generally share the same SOC codes, which supports portability across firms in the sector.