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Credit Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring permanent residency, and larger financial institutions and corporations with established credit operations are the most active sponsors.
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Overview:
Credit Manager will be responsible for credit review and oversight at the screening stage of multifamily (conventional and affordable) and/or healthcare transactions under the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or balance sheet/bridge loans. Credit Manager will serve as mentors to junior analysts and/or Underwriter Trainee staff. Credit Managers are responsible for reviewing transactions that are screened by all staff levels and for being a mentor for issues that may arise during or after the screening process. Credit Managers will help to facilitate first line credit approval prior to issuance of Term Sheet or Application. Credit Managers are responsible for reviewing all aspects of the transaction being submitted for approval, helping to structure transactions as applicable, and for approving transactions as delegated. Position requires high level of detail and desire/ability to serve as mentor to others on the team. An established relationship with Agency lending partners is necessary. For Bridge loans, the Credit Manager represents first line credit in the approval process.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Analyze and review the multifamily screening analysis ensuring loans are structured and underwritten in accordance with appropriate investor guidelines.
- Responsible for accurate loan sizing and overall risk assessment prior to application utilizing specific investor underwriting guidelines and requirements.
- Work with Originators and prospective borrowers to obtain critical property, management, and borrower details for each transaction.
- Credit Manager is consulted by the Screening Group to help review subordinate debt documents and regulatory agreements in accordance to the program requirements.
- Work with originators to determine most appropriate deal structure for transactions and resolve outstanding issues.
- Interact with respective Investor Representatives (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Life, HUD, etc) regarding loan transaction terms and waivers.
- Inspect property in accordance with Investor guidelines (travel required - national).
- Obtain and review all third party reports associated with each transaction as required by specific investor.
- Review and assess the completion of the pre-screen narrative/committee package.
- Work closely with the processing team to monitor the status of the submission and communicate with the deal team and customer to ensure transactions are submitted in a timely manner.
- Review of pre-screen memos, term sheets, and indicative terms.
- Facilitate the handoff to underwriting and be available as a resource to bridge the gap from screening to underwriting.
- Stay current new or revised legislation and regulations that may impact established policies.
- Willingness to become subject matter expert on topics and share knowledge to group.
- Credit Manager provides feedback with structuring transactions and feedback on viability of approval.
- Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
- 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.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Credit Managers are required to use analytical skills to review screening packages including rent roll, operating statements, financial statements, third party reports (real estate appraisals, market studies, physical needs reports and environmental reports) to make credit judgments and provide guidance on the preparation of the required application submissions to the appropriate agency.
Position requires a high level of detail and desire/ability to serve as mentor to others on the team, as experience is gained.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
Direct management of analysts may be required. Indirect management/mentor of other team members assigned to the transaction is required.
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years’ related experience inclusive of 2 years' leadership experience, OR in lieu of a degree,
A combined minimum of 12 years’ higher education and/or related work experience inclusive of 2 years' leadership experience.
- Prior Leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office systems including Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of personnel and customer base. Affordable: Experience with taxable, tax-exempt and preservation product types.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills to identify issues early that may impact a transaction and come up with solutions to mitigate, if possible, transaction issues.
- Good organizational skills - ability to multi-task plus compile and review information in a timely and organized matter.
- Detail oriented, particularly with numbers. Ability to function independently and meet deadlines.
Compensation:
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $148,300.00 - $247,100.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above corresponds to our national pay range for this role. The specific pay range applicable to you may vary based on your location.
Location:
Clanton, Alabama, United States of America
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Credit Manager
Document your credit credentials before applying
Gather transcripts, professional certifications like CFA or CPA, and performance reviews that quantify credit portfolio size or loss reduction. PERM requires your employer to prove your qualifications match the job's minimum requirements, so gaps in documentation can stall certification.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Banks, commercial lenders, and large manufacturers with in-house credit departments file PERM most frequently for Credit Manager roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by green card sponsorship history before investing time in applications.
Understand how EB-3 differs from H-1B sponsorship
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship carries no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency, not a renewable temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before your I-140 petition even begins.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
DOL sets a prevailing wage for your specific Credit Manager role based on job zone, location, and duties. Knowing the OFLC Wage Search figure before negotiating protects your sponsorship eligibility and prevents an offer from falling below the wage level required on your PERM application.
Confirm the employer's PERM experience during interviews
Ask directly whether HR has filed PERM before and whether they use outside immigration counsel. First-time PERM sponsors in finance often underestimate the recruitment documentation requirements, which can trigger DOL audit delays that stall your green card timeline by a year or more.
Align your O*NET job zone classification with your actual duties
Credit Manager sits in O*NET job zone four, requiring substantial preparation. If your offered role involves only routine credit review rather than policy-setting and team oversight, USCIS may challenge the EB-2 classification, making accurate duty alignment in your offer letter critical.
Green Card Credit Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Credit Manager roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Credit Manager positions typically qualify for EB-3 when the role requires a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree or the candidate holds a master's degree or higher with specialized credentials. Your employer's job description must reflect those educational requirements for PERM to proceed.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Credit Managers?
H-1B is a temporary work visa renewed in three-year increments, subject to the annual lottery cap. PERM sponsorship targets permanent residency directly and has no annual lottery. The process takes longer, often two or more years from PERM filing to green card approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent resident status rather than continued temporary authorization.
Which types of employers sponsor green cards for Credit Managers?
Commercial banks, credit unions, corporate treasury departments, specialty lenders, and large retailers with in-house credit operations are the most consistent PERM sponsors for Credit Manager roles. Companies that already employ foreign nationals in finance or accounting functions are more likely to have established immigration counsel and an internal process for managing PERM filings. Use Migrate Mate to identify these employers before applying.
What documents should I prepare before a Credit Manager sponsorship process begins?
Your employer will need your official academic transcripts, any professional certifications, and evidence that your prior work experience matches the PERM job description exactly. USCIS scrutinizes whether your qualifications meet the stated minimum requirements. Discrepancies between your resume and the PERM-defined duties are a common source of Requests for Evidence that delay I-140 adjudication.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I am on a work visa?
Yes. Your employer can file a PERM labor certification while you hold H-1B, L-1 visa, or another valid work status. Filing PERM does not change your current visa status or work authorization. Once PERM is certified and an I-140 petition is approved by USCIS, you can pursue adjustment of status or consular processing depending on your priority date and country of birth.