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Payments Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently ties your immigration status to your employer. Financial operations employers routinely sponsor foreign professionals with backgrounds in payment processing, reconciliation, and compliance. Securing sponsorship means transitioning from temporary work authorization to lawful permanent residency.
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Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
The Client Onboarding Advisor I is directly responsible and accountable for coordinating and leading client implementation efforts for new, or the maintenance of less complex Wholesale Payment services. Their overarching goal is to provide a best-in-class client experience, enabling Truist to achieve our vision and improve revenue realization.
The Client Onboarding Advisor I is focused on applying knowledge expertise along with outstanding client service and communications skills to execute timely and proficiently on client requests. The Client Onboarding Advisor I is expected to own the overall implementation effort and client experience – ensuring that their implementations are completed in a timely and successful manner even when aspects are delegated to others.
The Client Onboarding Advisor I must be able to interact with clients in verbal and written form. They will collaborate with client representatives and internal personnel to coordinate, complete, and communicate regarding all implementation activities. Work is generally independent and self-directed with little guidance required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
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Generally assigned small- to mid-sized, less-complex clients, accounts, projects, or internal relationships
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Acts autonomously on most decisions. Requires guidance on more complex judgements.
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Communicates with clients, teammates, and other personnel regarding all aspects of implementation efforts.
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Functions as the primary liaison between the client, internal operations, and other areas throughout the implementation cycle.
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Utilizes internal and external business resources to resolve issues effectively, maintain deadlines, and meet client needs.
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Provides visibility and transparency regarding implementation status to the client and the client’s deal/coverage team throughout the process.
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Documents all client interactions and relevant information in an accurate and timely manner.
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Adheres to documentation requirements, policies, and procedures.
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Maintains partnerships with peers in department and immediate supervisor, with some exposure to other stakeholders.
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Proactively informs and/or engages leaders and others to communicate issues, risks, and opportunities to business partners.
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Uses good judgment to balance client needs, internal processes, and a variety of other contingencies/considerations.
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Employs some problem-solving capabilities to offer solutions.
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field or equivalent education and related training.
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Three or more years in banking, basic project management, or other related industry experience.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively to prioritize, satisfy client needs and provide a best-in-class client experience.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills – including the ability to be proactive and adapt messaging based on the audience.
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Ability to manage and negotiate with clients and vendor and alliance relationships.
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Solid interpersonal skills and an ability to build relationships and leverage networks.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills to objectively assess situations and make informed decisions.
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Ability to adapt strategically to evolving market demands, technology, and internal initiatives, catalyzing new approaches to improve results.
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In-depth knowledge of standard/common Wholesale Payments solutions and some complex services
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Diligent, flexible, and detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills.
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Proficient in MS Excel, MS Office, Internet, and MS Outlook
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degrees/education in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering or other related field.
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Payments Specialist
Translate your credentials into PERM-ready documentation
PERM requires your employer to define a minimum degree requirement for the role. If your payments background spans fintech, acquiring networks, or card scheme operations, document each specialty clearly so your experience maps to the job description on the ETA 9089.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Banks, payment processors, and fintech firms that have filed PERM applications before have established HR processes for sponsorship. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify which financial services employers regularly certify Payments Specialist roles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter jobs by sponsorship status
Search Migrate Mate to find Payments Specialist openings at employers with verified green card filing history. This saves you from applying to roles where the employer has no PERM infrastructure and sponsorship conversations start from zero.
Distinguish EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before negotiating
EB-2 requires a U.S. master's degree or equivalent, or a position requiring one. Many Payments Specialist roles file under EB-3 as skilled workers. Knowing which category fits your profile before the offer stage avoids misaligned expectations with your employer's immigration counsel.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting the offer
PERM filing timelines typically run 12 to 24 months before an I-140 petition is filed. Clarify upfront whether your employer covers attorney fees, whether sponsorship continues through job changes within the company, and what happens if your role is restructured mid-process.
Verify your prevailing wage tier using OFLC Wage Search
DOL sets prevailing wage levels for PERM-sponsored roles by geographic area and job zone. Run your specific Payments Specialist title and work location through OFLC Wage Search before your offer letter is finalized to confirm the employer's wage offer meets the required level.
Green Card Payments Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Payments Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Payments Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, requiring at least two years of training or experience. Roles that formally require a master's degree or equivalent, such as senior compliance or treasury-adjacent positions, may qualify under EB-2. The classification depends on how the employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM labor certification, not on your personal credentials alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa status is temporary, tied to annual caps, and subject to the lottery for most employers. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 petition level, though visa number availability varies by birth country. The process takes longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to adjustment of status, but the outcome is permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Payments Specialist employer?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign through DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. This includes posting the position, documenting applicant reviews, and filing an ETA 9089 with DOL. The job description must match your actual duties, and the offered wage must meet the prevailing wage level determined through DOL's OFLC process before filing.
Where can I find Payments Specialist jobs that specifically offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Payments Specialist roles filtered by employers with active employment-based green card filing history, so you can focus on opportunities where PERM sponsorship is already part of the hiring process. This is more targeted than general job searches, which rarely surface sponsorship details at the listing stage.
Can I switch employers during the green card process without losing my place in line?
Under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers after your I-140 petition has been approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification. Payments Specialist roles within financial operations generally satisfy this requirement if your core duties remain consistent across the transition.