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Real estate finance roles in asset management, debt origination, and REIT analysis qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file with DOL before petitioning USCIS, creating a documented path to permanent residency. Finding firms with active sponsorship histories shortens your search significantly.
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11501 Outlook Street, Overland Park Kansas
Job Summary
This position will be responsible for helping drive the financial performance of the assigned Line of Business (LOB) or department within Finance. This role provides critical support for Key's strategic priority of deepening and growing relationships with our clients. Strong partnering skills and effective communication are integral competencies of this position as an individual in this role will be working closely with senior leadership in both the Line of Business and Corp Finance team. They must be comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic environment with ability to provide solutions and analysis with limited direction at times.
Essential Functions
- Develop or enhance existing driver based forecast models to predict financial performance under different scenarios and reduce limitations related to qualitative overlays.
- Owns the monthly forecast process for Line of Business and provides oversight to business performance versus plan and actuals with the ability to quickly identify risks and opportunities to the forecast.
- Manage new business pricing for servicing assignments.
- Oversee regulatory compliance and internal/external audits.
- Understand macroeconomic factors that impact the business and connect the trends to financials and the performance of the business.
- Utilizes analytics to create linkages across different client sets to provide insight into profitability and behavior across client cohorts.
- Creates reporting to track progress relative to strategic initiatives.
- Provides perspective on external benchmarks to business performance and strategic positioning.
- Partners with the Line of Business, Finance and Corporate Treasury teams to provide insight and transparency into performance relative to strategic priorities and key performance metrics.
- Presents to senior leadership on a quarterly or monthly basis with a focus on translating business driver trends to forward looking risks and opportunities.
- Proactively reviews financials/client activity and works closely with Line of Business partners to elevate critical topics for monthly business reviews.
- Lead and develop a high performing team of analysts.
- Provides support around month-end close including variance analysis and impact to future performance.
- Proactively seek out opportunities to eliminate inefficient or redundant activities and reporting.
- Continuously identify areas where manual processes can be transformed into automated or self-service activities.
- Supports Finance initiatives as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- Comply with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.
Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (Finance, Accounting or related field) (preferred)
Work Experience
- 7+ years of diverse analytical experience in Finance (required)
- Exposure to Banking or Financial Services (preferred)
- Previous managerial experience (preferred)
- Experience using financial systems (e.g., Workday, Adaptive Planning, TM1, Cognos) and analytical tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, SAS, PowerPoint) to manage data and deliver insights (preferred)
Skills
- Strong managerial reporting and risk management mindset.
- Procedure writing acumen.
- Demonstrated aptitude in performing and assessing audits.
- Strong presenting skills including regular usage of Excel and PowerPoint.
- The ability to develop and refine financial models that predict future performance based on business drivers, macroeconomic trends, and scenario planning.
- Expertise in interpreting financial statements, identifying trends, and performing variance analysis to support decision-making and performance improvement.
- A deep understanding of the business model, industry dynamics, and how financial decisions impact strategic goals and operational outcomes.
- Capability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing finance teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
- Monitoring and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess business health and drive accountability across departments.
- Identifying inefficiencies in financial operations and implementing automation or self-service tools to streamline reporting and analysis.
- Understanding financial and operational risks, including the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential impacts through proactive planning.
- Focusing on internal and external client needs by aligning financial strategies with service delivery and relationship growth.
Core Competencies
All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and abide by Key’s Code of Conduct.
Equipment Used
- PC or laptop and standard office technology.
- Enterprise-approved platforms and analytics tools.
- Reporting, dashboarding, and document management systems.
Training Provided
Ongoing compliance, data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory training.
Physical Demands and Travel
In office attendance in Overland Park, KS.
Occasional travel may be required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $116,000.00 - $216,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 08/31/2026
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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Location:
11501 Outlook Street, Overland Park Kansas
Job Summary
This position will be responsible for helping drive the financial performance of the assigned Line of Business (LOB) or department within Finance. This role provides critical support for Key's strategic priority of deepening and growing relationships with our clients. Strong partnering skills and effective communication are integral competencies of this position as an individual in this role will be working closely with senior leadership in both the Line of Business and Corp Finance team. They must be comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic environment with ability to provide solutions and analysis with limited direction at times.
Essential Functions
- Develop or enhance existing driver based forecast models to predict financial performance under different scenarios and reduce limitations related to qualitative overlays.
- Owns the monthly forecast process for Line of Business and provides oversight to business performance versus plan and actuals with the ability to quickly identify risks and opportunities to the forecast.
- Manage new business pricing for servicing assignments.
- Oversee regulatory compliance and internal/external audits.
- Understand macroeconomic factors that impact the business and connect the trends to financials and the performance of the business.
- Utilizes analytics to create linkages across different client sets to provide insight into profitability and behavior across client cohorts.
- Creates reporting to track progress relative to strategic initiatives.
- Provides perspective on external benchmarks to business performance and strategic positioning.
- Partners with the Line of Business, Finance and Corporate Treasury teams to provide insight and transparency into performance relative to strategic priorities and key performance metrics.
- Presents to senior leadership on a quarterly or monthly basis with a focus on translating business driver trends to forward looking risks and opportunities.
- Proactively reviews financials/client activity and works closely with Line of Business partners to elevate critical topics for monthly business reviews.
- Lead and develop a high performing team of analysts.
- Provides support around month-end close including variance analysis and impact to future performance.
- Proactively seek out opportunities to eliminate inefficient or redundant activities and reporting.
- Continuously identify areas where manual processes can be transformed into automated or self-service activities.
- Supports Finance initiatives as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- Comply with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.
Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (Finance, Accounting or related field) (preferred)
Work Experience
- 7+ years of diverse analytical experience in Finance (required)
- Exposure to Banking or Financial Services (preferred)
- Previous managerial experience (preferred)
- Experience using financial systems (e.g., Workday, Adaptive Planning, TM1, Cognos) and analytical tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, SAS, PowerPoint) to manage data and deliver insights (preferred)
Skills
- Strong managerial reporting and risk management mindset.
- Procedure writing acumen.
- Demonstrated aptitude in performing and assessing audits.
- Strong presenting skills including regular usage of Excel and PowerPoint.
- The ability to develop and refine financial models that predict future performance based on business drivers, macroeconomic trends, and scenario planning.
- Expertise in interpreting financial statements, identifying trends, and performing variance analysis to support decision-making and performance improvement.
- A deep understanding of the business model, industry dynamics, and how financial decisions impact strategic goals and operational outcomes.
- Capability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing finance teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
- Monitoring and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess business health and drive accountability across departments.
- Identifying inefficiencies in financial operations and implementing automation or self-service tools to streamline reporting and analysis.
- Understanding financial and operational risks, including the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential impacts through proactive planning.
- Focusing on internal and external client needs by aligning financial strategies with service delivery and relationship growth.
Core Competencies
All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and abide by Key’s Code of Conduct.
Equipment Used
- PC or laptop and standard office technology.
- Enterprise-approved platforms and analytics tools.
- Reporting, dashboarding, and document management systems.
Training Provided
Ongoing compliance, data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory training.
Physical Demands and Travel
In office attendance in Overland Park, KS.
Occasional travel may be required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $116,000.00 - $216,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 08/31/2026
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Real Estate Finance
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
Gather transcripts, CFA or CAIA certifications, and employer letters that tie your finance degree directly to real estate debt, equity, or structured products. PERM audits scrutinize credential-to-job-duty alignment more than most applicants expect.
Target REITs and institutional asset managers first
Publicly traded REITs, private equity real estate funds, and insurance company investment arms file PERM petitions regularly for financial analysts and portfolio managers. Their in-house legal teams handle EB-2 and EB-3 filings more efficiently than smaller boutique firms.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters real estate finance roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship histories, so you avoid applying to firms that have never run a PERM process for finance professionals.
Understand prevailing wage before your offer stage
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations to avoid offers that will fail the PERM wage test.
Distinguish EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility for your role
Senior roles requiring an MBA or master's in finance typically support EB-2 filings. Analyst and associate positions with a bachelor's degree generally qualify under EB-3. Clarify which category your employer intends to file before accepting an offer.
Ask employers about PERM recruitment timing upfront
PERM requires your employer to run a documented recruitment campaign showing no qualified U.S. workers were available. Confirm the firm has completed this before your I-140 can be filed, since delays in recruitment add months to your green card timeline.
Green Card Real Estate Finance: Frequently Asked Questions
Do real estate finance roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on the role. Positions requiring a master's degree in finance, real estate, or a related field typically qualify under EB-2. Roles that require a bachelor's degree and specialized finance skills, such as financial modeling or debt underwriting, generally qualify under EB-3 as professional workers. Your employer's attorney will determine which category fits the specific job duties and minimum requirements.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for real estate finance professionals?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct formal DOL-supervised recruitment before filing, adding several months compared to an H-1B petition. The payoff is a direct path to a green card rather than a renewable temporary status.
Which real estate finance employers are most likely to sponsor green cards?
Publicly traded REITs, institutional asset managers, commercial mortgage-backed securities desks at major banks, and private equity real estate funds have the established HR and legal infrastructure to run PERM labor certifications. Smaller real estate advisory firms and family offices rarely have experience with the process. Searching by verified PERM filing history, as Migrate Mate allows, is the most direct way to identify firms that have actually completed the process for finance roles.
How long does the PERM green card process typically take for a real estate finance role?
The full process from PERM filing to a green card approval generally runs two to four years for applicants from most countries, assuming no significant backlog in your priority date category. The PERM labor certification stage alone can take six to twelve months at DOL, followed by the I-140 petition at USCIS and then adjustment of status or consular processing. Applicants from countries with high demand, such as India and China, face longer waits due to per-country annual limits.
Can I negotiate my job offer knowing PERM requires a prevailing wage?
Yes, and you should. The DOL prevailing wage sets a floor, not a ceiling. Your employer must offer at least the certified prevailing wage for your SOC code and location, but there is no restriction on offering more. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the prevailing wage tier for your specific role before finalizing any offer, so you can confirm the offered salary satisfies DOL requirements and leaves room for negotiation on top of that baseline.