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Licensing Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL, confirming no qualified U.S. workers are available. Because licensing work requires specialized regulatory knowledge and often an advanced degree, many employers treat green card sponsorship as a standard part of their hiring package.
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Reporting directly to the VP of Operations for HTK, the HTK Operations Manager of Trading, Licensing, Contracting and Commissions is responsible for leading a team of trading specialists, licensing, and compensation analysts. This role oversees daily operations of the trading desk, ensuring efficient and accurate execution of client trades, strong coordination between trading, operations, compliance, and adherence to applicable regulatory and internal policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and develop the HTK Trading, Commissions and Licensing team.
- Serve as an escalation point for questions involving complex inquiries.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and/or improve processes, close gaps, reduce risk, and enhance the employee, customer, or advisor experience.
- Ensure appropriate prioritization and handling of client orders in accordance with applicable regulations and firm policies.
- Maintain operational standards, procedures, documentation, escalation protocols, and approval criteria.
- Provide consultation and advice to our internal partners, financial professionals, and field offices as needed.
- Oversee compensation and contracting, licensing, registration (CLR) functions, ensuring compensation and financial professional records are complete, accurate, and executed timely.
- Monitor volumes, turnaround times, quality metrics, exceptions, and KPIs.
- Conduct quality reviews to identify trends, deficiencies, training needs, and control weaknesses.
- Support Transitions, new FP onboarding, demographic maintenance and regulatory adherence processes.
- Work closely with internal partners to resolve any issues that impact Field Compensation.
- Partner with Life and Annuity Services, Life and Annuity New Business, Payroll, Sales, Product, Actuary, Financial Distribution and various other internal partners.
- Serve as Key liaison between HTK and our field partners.
- Champion the use of AI technologies within the team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of supervisory experience in brokerage, trading, licensing, or compensation functions.
- FINRA Series 24 registration required.
- Strong knowledge of securities industry, trade execution, investment products, and FINRA/SEC requirements.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Pershing NetX360 and Envestnet platforms.
- Experience in broker-dealer, RIA, or regulated financial services.
- Experience supporting regulatory exams or audits.
Compensation
- Base Salary Range - $115,000 - $130,000
For over 175 years, Penn Mutual has empowered individuals, families and businesses on the journey to achieve their financial goals. Through our partnership with Financial Professionals across the U.S., we help instill the confidence and reliability that comes from a stronger financial future. Penn Mutual and its affiliates offer a comprehensive suite of competitive products and services to meet the unique needs of Financial Professionals and their clients, including life insurance, annuities, wealth management and institutional asset management.
Penn Mutual is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We provide employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and associates, according to applicable laws. This is reflected in our practices for hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment, compensation, selection or training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. All employment-related decisions and practices are free from unlawful discrimination. This includes: race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship age, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership or civil union status, marital status, genetic information, disability, religious observance or practice, liability, veteran status or any other classification protected under applicable law.
Job Description:
Reporting directly to the VP of Operations for HTK, the HTK Operations Manager of Trading, Licensing, Contracting and Commissions is responsible for leading a team of trading specialists, licensing, and compensation analysts. This role oversees daily operations of the trading desk, ensuring efficient and accurate execution of client trades, strong coordination between trading, operations, compliance, and adherence to applicable regulatory and internal policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and develop the HTK Trading, Commissions and Licensing team.
- Serve as an escalation point for questions involving complex inquiries.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and/or improve processes, close gaps, reduce risk, and enhance the employee, customer, or advisor experience.
- Ensure appropriate prioritization and handling of client orders in accordance with applicable regulations and firm policies.
- Maintain operational standards, procedures, documentation, escalation protocols, and approval criteria.
- Provide consultation and advice to our internal partners, financial professionals, and field offices as needed.
- Oversee compensation and contracting, licensing, registration (CLR) functions, ensuring compensation and financial professional records are complete, accurate, and executed timely.
- Monitor volumes, turnaround times, quality metrics, exceptions, and KPIs.
- Conduct quality reviews to identify trends, deficiencies, training needs, and control weaknesses.
- Support Transitions, new FP onboarding, demographic maintenance and regulatory adherence processes.
- Work closely with internal partners to resolve any issues that impact Field Compensation.
- Partner with Life and Annuity Services, Life and Annuity New Business, Payroll, Sales, Product, Actuary, Financial Distribution and various other internal partners.
- Serve as Key liaison between HTK and our field partners.
- Champion the use of AI technologies within the team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of supervisory experience in brokerage, trading, licensing, or compensation functions.
- FINRA Series 24 registration required.
- Strong knowledge of securities industry, trade execution, investment products, and FINRA/SEC requirements.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Pershing NetX360 and Envestnet platforms.
- Experience in broker-dealer, RIA, or regulated financial services.
- Experience supporting regulatory exams or audits.
Compensation
- Base Salary Range - $115,000 - $130,000
For over 175 years, Penn Mutual has empowered individuals, families and businesses on the journey to achieve their financial goals. Through our partnership with Financial Professionals across the U.S., we help instill the confidence and reliability that comes from a stronger financial future. Penn Mutual and its affiliates offer a comprehensive suite of competitive products and services to meet the unique needs of Financial Professionals and their clients, including life insurance, annuities, wealth management and institutional asset management.
Penn Mutual is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We provide employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and associates, according to applicable laws. This is reflected in our practices for hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment, compensation, selection or training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. All employment-related decisions and practices are free from unlawful discrimination. This includes: race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship age, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership or civil union status, marital status, genetic information, disability, religious observance or practice, liability, veteran status or any other classification protected under applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Licensing Manager
Document your regulatory credentials early
Gather diplomas, professional licenses, and continuing education records before applying. PERM requires employers to verify your qualifications match the posted role, so gaps in credential documentation can delay the labor certification filing by months.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications for Licensing Manager or related IP and compliance titles. A track record of labor certification filings signals an employer already understands the process and has dedicated HR resources to support it.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before accepting an offer
If your role requires an advanced degree or you have specialized credentials in patent licensing or regulatory affairs, ask whether the employer will file under EB-2. The category affects your priority date queue and overall timeline to permanent residency.
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by sponsorship type
Filter your Licensing Manager job search on Migrate Mate to show only employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This cuts the time spent screening roles where sponsorship is listed vaguely or not offered at all.
Confirm the job description matches your actual duties
PERM labor certifications bind the employer to the duties and requirements listed in the DOL filing. Before the employer posts the role publicly, review the job description carefully so your background aligns precisely, reducing the risk of a USCIS Request for Evidence later.
Understand how priority dates affect your timeline
For nationals from countries with high immigration demand, EB-3 backlogs can significantly extend time to a green card. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly after your I-140 is approved to track when your priority date becomes current and adjustment of status can proceed.
Green Card Licensing Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Licensing Manager roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Licensing Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Roles focused on patent strategy, pharmaceutical regulatory licensing, or technology transfer may qualify under EB-2 if the employer requires an advanced degree or the candidate has a strong credentials-based profile. The employer's attorney makes this determination when drafting the PERM labor certification.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Licensing Manager?
H-1B visa is a temporary status capped at 65,000 slots annually and subject to a lottery, while PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically one to two years from labor certification through I-140 approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a visa that must be renewed.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Licensing Manager hire?
The employer files a PERM application with DOL after completing a supervised recruitment process to confirm no qualified U.S. workers applied for the role. DOL reviews the filing and, if approved, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You can file for adjustment of status or consular processing once your priority date is current on the Visa Bulletin.
How can I find Licensing Manager jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Licensing Manager roles where employers have a documented history of green card sponsorship. Many job postings mention sponsorship vaguely or only for H-1B, so filtering by PERM filing history helps you focus on employers who have already completed the process for similar roles and understand the commitment involved.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I am on H-1B status?
Yes. Employers commonly begin the PERM labor certification while you hold H-1B status, and the two processes run concurrently. Filing the I-140 early is advantageous because it establishes your priority date. If your H-1B reaches its six-year limit and the I-140 has been approved for at least 365 days, AC21 allows extensions in one-year increments until your green card is approved.