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Underwriting Analyst roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing an I-140 petition. Insurance carriers, reinsurance firms, and financial institutions regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this role for permanent residency.
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127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio
The Analyst will be a member of the FHA Healthcare Underwriting Team and will collaborate internally and externally to analyze and underwrite FHA Lean Applications.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Analyst will provide high level qualitative and quantitative analysis of FHA Healthcare transactions. The position will collaborate and support the LEAN Underwriters, closers, and originators for the FHA Healthcare group within CMG. The Analyst will prepare deliverables in Excel, Word and Power Point for various purposes, including financial analysis, narrative summaries, corporate reviews, and organizational charts. The Financial Analyst will
- Actively contribute your unique talents, ideas and market intelligence in support of the team's strategy and complement the strengths of your teammates to achieve the team's financial goal.
- Pursue and develop internal and external relationships to facilitate effective real estate transactions and support the line of business strategy.
- Consistently follow established process and procedures for underwriting real estate transactions to ensure an efficient, diligent and methodical process.
- Work with underwriters, senior underwriters and originators to analyze deals and determine whether they appear financially feasible under HUD rules prior to formal client application submission.
- Collect and organize exhibits for pre-application and firm application packages to submit for HUD/FHA review. Complete HUD forms for pre-application and application submissions.
- Be the driver of transactions you analyze and process to ensure they are completed in a timely manner. Consistently identify and assess transaction risks and appropriately document in accordance with credit approval and elevate any issues which appear to be deviating from such to assist in properly managing portfolio risks.
- Maintain a productive relationship with all partners characterized by collaborative approach and full and timely disclosure of transaction risks ensuring open communication among all team members.
- Complete all compliance requirements related to each transaction to minimize risk.
MARGINAL OR PERIPHERAL FUNCTIONS
The Analyst will provide industry, market, business, and quantitative analysis support. This will include performing ad-hoc strategic and financial reporting. The Analyst is expected to have a continuous improvement mindset and would be empowered to recommend efficiencies for change. The Analyst will work on special projects as assigned.
Please note: This is an on-site position and not eligible for remote or virtual work. The candidate will be required to work from a KeyBank office in Cleveland, OH, Columbus, OH, or Dallas, TX.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or Real Estate.
- 2+ years of experience in finance, accounting, real estate, investment banking or consulting including Real Estate Finance.
- Demonstrated high proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with complex spreadsheets.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data from multiple computer systems.
- Ability to synthesize and analyze large amounts of data and communicate relevant findings.
- Demonstrated analytical approach to problem solving with a high attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
- Proactive and goal-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
- Strong organizational skills – ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Consultative, service-oriented mindset.
- Outstanding oral communication, written, and presentation skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA
- Proficiency in business intelligence tools a plus
- Previous working experience in the commercial real estate permanent lending industry specific experience working with CMBS, Life Insurance lending programs, Fannie Mae DUS, Freddie Mac Program, FHA a plus.
EQUIPMENT USED
Standard office equipment (PC, copier, scanner, financial calculator)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $69,000.00 - $105,000.00 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.
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:
127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio
The Analyst will be a member of the FHA Healthcare Underwriting Team and will collaborate internally and externally to analyze and underwrite FHA Lean Applications.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Analyst will provide high level qualitative and quantitative analysis of FHA Healthcare transactions. The position will collaborate and support the LEAN Underwriters, closers, and originators for the FHA Healthcare group within CMG. The Analyst will prepare deliverables in Excel, Word and Power Point for various purposes, including financial analysis, narrative summaries, corporate reviews, and organizational charts. The Financial Analyst will
- Actively contribute your unique talents, ideas and market intelligence in support of the team's strategy and complement the strengths of your teammates to achieve the team's financial goal.
- Pursue and develop internal and external relationships to facilitate effective real estate transactions and support the line of business strategy.
- Consistently follow established process and procedures for underwriting real estate transactions to ensure an efficient, diligent and methodical process.
- Work with underwriters, senior underwriters and originators to analyze deals and determine whether they appear financially feasible under HUD rules prior to formal client application submission.
- Collect and organize exhibits for pre-application and firm application packages to submit for HUD/FHA review. Complete HUD forms for pre-application and application submissions.
- Be the driver of transactions you analyze and process to ensure they are completed in a timely manner. Consistently identify and assess transaction risks and appropriately document in accordance with credit approval and elevate any issues which appear to be deviating from such to assist in properly managing portfolio risks.
- Maintain a productive relationship with all partners characterized by collaborative approach and full and timely disclosure of transaction risks ensuring open communication among all team members.
- Complete all compliance requirements related to each transaction to minimize risk.
MARGINAL OR PERIPHERAL FUNCTIONS
The Analyst will provide industry, market, business, and quantitative analysis support. This will include performing ad-hoc strategic and financial reporting. The Analyst is expected to have a continuous improvement mindset and would be empowered to recommend efficiencies for change. The Analyst will work on special projects as assigned.
Please note: This is an on-site position and not eligible for remote or virtual work. The candidate will be required to work from a KeyBank office in Cleveland, OH, Columbus, OH, or Dallas, TX.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or Real Estate.
- 2+ years of experience in finance, accounting, real estate, investment banking or consulting including Real Estate Finance.
- Demonstrated high proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with complex spreadsheets.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data from multiple computer systems.
- Ability to synthesize and analyze large amounts of data and communicate relevant findings.
- Demonstrated analytical approach to problem solving with a high attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
- Proactive and goal-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
- Strong organizational skills – ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Consultative, service-oriented mindset.
- Outstanding oral communication, written, and presentation skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA
- Proficiency in business intelligence tools a plus
- Previous working experience in the commercial real estate permanent lending industry specific experience working with CMBS, Life Insurance lending programs, Fannie Mae DUS, Freddie Mac Program, FHA a plus.
EQUIPMENT USED
Standard office equipment (PC, copier, scanner, financial calculator)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $69,000.00 - $105,000.00 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.
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 as an Underwriting Analyst
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
Gather transcripts, professional certifications, and performance reviews that tie your actuarial, financial modeling, or risk assessment expertise to the specific requirements USCIS uses to evaluate EB-2 eligibility for analytical finance roles.
Target insurers with active PERM filing history
Search OFLC Wage Search to filter labor certification filings by SOC code 13-2053 for insurance underwriters. Carriers that filed PERM applications recently signal established internal sponsorship processes, reducing the risk of a slow or abandoned case.
Clarify sponsorship intent before accepting an offer
Ask the hiring manager whether the role is budgeted for PERM sponsorship and whether legal counsel is already retained. Underwriting teams at smaller specialty carriers often decide case-by-case, so confirming this before signing protects your timeline.
Search Migrate Mate for green-card-sponsoring employers
Filter by underwriting analyst roles and green card sponsorship on Migrate Mate to find employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history, so you spend time on applications where a permanent residency pathway is already in place.
Understand where PERM wage levels affect your offer
DOL requires employers to pay the prevailing wage for your geographic area during the PERM process. Verify the posted wage against the OFLC Wage Search for your metro before finalizing compensation, because underpayment can invalidate the certification.
Time your application to the PERM audit risk window
DOL audits roughly one in four PERM applications, which can add six to twelve months to your case. If your employer has documented a clean recruitment process, EB-3 concurrent filing with I-485 may be available for countries without significant backlog.
Green Card Underwriting Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Underwriting Analyst roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on your credentials. EB-2 suits candidates whose employer requires an advanced degree or who have strong specialized credentials in risk modeling or actuarial analysis. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in finance, mathematics, or a related field. Most underwriting analyst positions meet the specialty occupation threshold under either category because the role consistently requires at least a four-year degree in a specific discipline.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment campaign and obtain DOL labor certification before filing an I-140 petition, making it more document-intensive than H-1B filing but offering a permanent outcome rather than a renewable temporary status.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Underwriting Analyst positions?
Large insurance carriers, reinsurers, and financial holding companies with dedicated immigration legal teams sponsor the most PERM cases for underwriting roles. Regional carriers and specialty lines insurers sponsor as well but typically manage cases on a position-by-position basis. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history in underwriting, so you can focus on companies where sponsorship is an established process rather than an exception.
How long does the PERM green card process take for an Underwriting Analyst?
Standard PERM processing at DOL currently runs six to twelve months, with audited cases extending to eighteen months or longer. After DOL certifies the labor application, your employer files Form I-140 with USCIS. If your priority date is current, you can concurrently file Form I-485 to adjust status. For applicants from countries with significant visa backlogs, the full process from PERM filing to green card can take several years beyond the initial certification.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, and starting PERM while on H-1B is standard practice. Filing PERM does not affect your H-1B status, and an approved I-140 can protect your priority date even if you change employers later. Underwriting analysts on H-1B who have an approved I-140 with a priority date more than 365 days old can port to a new employer in a similar role under AC21 provisions, so starting PERM early adds significant long-term flexibility.