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Director of Underwriting jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. This process establishes that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role, making sponsorship viable for advanced-degree professionals with demonstrated expertise in risk assessment and insurance portfolio management.
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McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.
FSS Overview: Are you ready to be a pivotal force in Advancing Health Outcomes For All®? Join the Financial Services and Solutions (FSS) organization, where our focus is being a strategic business partner who creates value, provides efficiency, and ensures compliance for McKesson. In FSS, you'll gain exposure to all McKesson businesses while growing as a finance professional and fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external customers. Our high employee engagement scores reflect a vibrant and diverse workplace where your contributions have a tangible impact on the enterprise. If you're passionate about making a real difference and want to be part of a dedicated team that values professional growth, FSS is the place for you. Join us and energize your career with endless opportunities!
This is a strategic leadership position within the Credit and Collections organization responsible for developing, adapting, and executing the enterprise credit underwriting strategy in alignment with Enterprise Credit objectives.
The Director provides governance and leadership across credit assessment, approval, portfolio risk management, technology enablement, and talent development. This position partners with senior leaders across Business Unit Finance, Sales, Legal, Pricing, Collections, and Enterprise Credit to balance customer growth, financial risk, operational efficiency, and policy compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Credit Underwriting Activities
- Own the underwriting operating model, governance, service levels, and quality standards
- Establish enterprise KPIs, risk indicators, capacity models, and executive reporting
- Sponsor and lead technology, automation, analytics, and workflow transformation
- Establish and maintain credit underwriting standards, methodologies, risk-rating criteria, documentation requirements, and approval controls
- Ensure consistent application of credit policy across business units, customer segments, and credit-review teams
- Provide leadership and recommendations for complex, strategic, or high-exposure credit decisions
- Monitor portfolio trends, concentrations, emerging risks, policy exceptions, and underwriting quality
- Define escalation protocols for significant credit deterioration, policy exceptions, and approval disputes
Continuous Process Improvement
- Translate market, customer, and industry trends into underwriting strategy
- Own the strategic roadmap for digitizing and modernizing credit underwriting, including workflow automation, credit scoring, data integration, reporting, and decision-support capabilities
- Partner with Enterprise Credit leadership to recommend changes to credit policy, risk appetite, and delegated authority
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):
Business Experience
- Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in credit, finance, accounting, or related financial risk management, including at least 4 years of management experience
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise or cross-functional transformation
- Experience establishing credit policy, underwriting standards, risk governance, or portfolio-management practices
- Demonstrated ability to advise and influence senior executives on material financial and credit-risk decisions
- Experience managing complex or high-exposure commercial credit portfolios
- Strong executive communication and presentation skills
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CPA, CFA, or similar advanced qualification preferred
Working Conditions
Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) –
-
Traditional office environment
-
Travel 10%
Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) –
- Large percent of time performing computer-based work is required
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson,
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$116,600 - $194,300
McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.
McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.
McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.
Join us at McKesson!
INTRODUCTION
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.
FSS Overview: Are you ready to be a pivotal force in Advancing Health Outcomes For All®? Join the Financial Services and Solutions (FSS) organization, where our focus is being a strategic business partner who creates value, provides efficiency, and ensures compliance for McKesson. In FSS, you'll gain exposure to all McKesson businesses while growing as a finance professional and fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external customers. Our high employee engagement scores reflect a vibrant and diverse workplace where your contributions have a tangible impact on the enterprise. If you're passionate about making a real difference and want to be part of a dedicated team that values professional growth, FSS is the place for you. Join us and energize your career with endless opportunities!
This is a strategic leadership position within the Credit and Collections organization responsible for developing, adapting, and executing the enterprise credit underwriting strategy in alignment with Enterprise Credit objectives.
The Director provides governance and leadership across credit assessment, approval, portfolio risk management, technology enablement, and talent development. This position partners with senior leaders across Business Unit Finance, Sales, Legal, Pricing, Collections, and Enterprise Credit to balance customer growth, financial risk, operational efficiency, and policy compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Credit Underwriting Activities
- Own the underwriting operating model, governance, service levels, and quality standards
- Establish enterprise KPIs, risk indicators, capacity models, and executive reporting
- Sponsor and lead technology, automation, analytics, and workflow transformation
- Establish and maintain credit underwriting standards, methodologies, risk-rating criteria, documentation requirements, and approval controls
- Ensure consistent application of credit policy across business units, customer segments, and credit-review teams
- Provide leadership and recommendations for complex, strategic, or high-exposure credit decisions
- Monitor portfolio trends, concentrations, emerging risks, policy exceptions, and underwriting quality
- Define escalation protocols for significant credit deterioration, policy exceptions, and approval disputes
Continuous Process Improvement
- Translate market, customer, and industry trends into underwriting strategy
- Own the strategic roadmap for digitizing and modernizing credit underwriting, including workflow automation, credit scoring, data integration, reporting, and decision-support capabilities
- Partner with Enterprise Credit leadership to recommend changes to credit policy, risk appetite, and delegated authority
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):
Business Experience
- Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in credit, finance, accounting, or related financial risk management, including at least 4 years of management experience
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise or cross-functional transformation
- Experience establishing credit policy, underwriting standards, risk governance, or portfolio-management practices
- Demonstrated ability to advise and influence senior executives on material financial and credit-risk decisions
- Experience managing complex or high-exposure commercial credit portfolios
- Strong executive communication and presentation skills
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CPA, CFA, or similar advanced qualification preferred
Working Conditions
Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) –
-
Traditional office environment
-
Travel 10%
Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) –
- Large percent of time performing computer-based work is required
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson,
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$116,600 - $194,300
McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.
McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.
McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.
Join us at McKesson!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Director of Underwriting
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
An advanced degree in finance, actuarial science, or risk management strengthens your EB-2 case. If your degree is a bachelor's, document five years of progressive underwriting experience with promotions, expanded risk authority, or portfolio growth to satisfy the equivalent standard.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for Director of Underwriting roles in the specific metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and location before negotiations so you can confirm the offer clears the DOL threshold.
Target insurers with established immigration counsel on staff
Large carriers and specialty lines underwriters routinely sponsor foreign nationals and have in-house or retained counsel for PERM filings. Search for Director of Underwriting openings at employers whose job postings reference relocation or immigration support, then confirm sponsorship willingness before the offer stage.
Find green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate for Director of Underwriting roles at employers with verified employment-based sponsorship history. The platform surfaces insurers and financial institutions that have filed for similar senior roles, saving you from cold outreach to companies that don't sponsor.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment audit window
Your employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign before filing PERM, including print ads, job postings, and internal notices. Request a timeline from their counsel so your start date, any bridging visa status, and the PERM filing align without leaving a gap in work authorization.
Secure your priority date before switching employers
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a substantially similar Director of Underwriting role at a new employer. Confirm with an immigration attorney that the SOC codes and job duties align closely enough before resigning, since a mismatch can jeopardize the adjustment.
Green Card Director of Underwriting: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Director of Underwriting role?
Most employers sponsor senior underwriting leaders under EB-2, which requires an advanced degree in a related field or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 is available for professionals with a bachelor's degree. The employer files PERM with DOL, then an I-140 with USCIS, before you can file for adjustment of status or pursue consular processing.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residence, not a temporary status. The PERM process requires your employer to test the labor market, document that no qualified U.S. worker applied, obtain a prevailing wage determination, and then petition USCIS via I-140. There is no annual lottery, but per-country limits mean nationals of high-demand countries may face significant priority-date backlogs before they can file for adjustment of status.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Director of Underwriting positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based sponsorship history for senior underwriting roles, so you can focus your search on insurers and financial institutions that have demonstrated willingness to sponsor. Targeting companies that have completed prior PERM filings for comparable roles reduces the risk of pursuing opportunities with employers unfamiliar with the process.
Can I change employers after my green card case is filed?
Yes, under AC21 portability, if your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more you can move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the process. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also be carried over to a new employer's petition. Confirm that your SOC code and job duties qualify as substantially similar before accepting a new offer.
What documentation strengthens a PERM filing for a Director of Underwriting?
DOL will scrutinize whether your credentials genuinely match the minimum requirements listed in the PERM application. Gather academic transcripts, professional licenses, performance reviews showing progression into leadership, and any actuarial or underwriting certifications. Your employer's counsel will use O*NET to align the job description with the correct SOC code, so inconsistencies between your resume and the posted role can trigger audits.