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Universal Banker roles at U.S. banks and credit unions qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, typically under EB-3 for degreed professionals or EB-2 for candidates with advanced credentials. Employers file an I-140 immigrant petition after DOL certifies the PERM application, starting your path to lawful permanent residency.
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INTRODUCTION
The Head Universal Banker is a leadership role responsible for providing exceptional service delivery to our internal and external customers while guiding and supporting the branch team. This role not only executes all service transactions (e.g. deposits, payments, address changes, replacement card orders, disputes, etc.) and sales (including opening accounts, credit cards, etc.) but also leads, coaches, and mentors team members. The Head Universal Banker plays a key role in championing risk and control, driving lobby leadership, and ensuring consistent delivery of client and team experiences aligned with the bank’s standards.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and support Universal Bankers and Tellers by modeling excellent service behaviors and mentoring on sales, service, and compliance routines.
- Guide both clients and team members in the branch, providing support in complex transactions and ensuring an exceptional client experience.
- Champion risk and control by monitoring day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with policies, supporting the Branch Manager.
- Exhibits strong sales and service skills, presenting products and services while proactively educating clients on utilizing available access channels (ex: ATM, Online, Mobile, etc.).
- Act as a subject matter expert for the branch and remain flexible in position based on branch coverage needs.
- Continuously learns new and existing products through sales aids (features, benefits, fees, etc.) demonstrating positive, can-do attitude and customer first culture.
- Provide exceptional service delivery to our internal and external customers to resolve account service issues and respond to customer inquiries promptly and effectively.
- Is knowledgeable about the client’s accounts and business with the bank and uses sound judgment with customers and transactions.
- Energetically greet and interact with clients on the bank floor to proactively identify and address client sales and service needs; appropriately convert service requests into sales or referrals.
- Required to approach and engage clients in the branch lobby to demonstrate expertise in digital capabilities and to identify the financial needs of the clients. May require standing 60-70% of the work day.
- Ability to use the various marketing tools and digital technology available in the branch to present product offers and financial solutions to existing and potential clients (e.g. sales wall, tablet, smart phone, workbench, iPads, etc.).
- Connect clients to the appropriate partners as necessary (e.g. leverage video conference for FA, mortgage specialist, etc.).
- Take full ownership of clients’ problems to resolve client complaints/issues promptly and effectively to ensure complete client satisfaction with resolution.
- Recognize transaction needs of clients, direct them to the alternative self-service channels and provide assistance with self-service as needed.
- Educate clients on self-service capabilities and encourage use of digital service channels (e.g. Online, Mobile, ATM, TCR, Teller Assist Unit, if applicable, etc.).
- Exercises ownership and ensure all follow-up items are complete or handled off to the appropriate individual(s) and work harmoniously with multiple team members.
- Engage the Citi client by welcoming them with a warm friendly smile, pleasant demeanor, using the client name, whenever possible, and thanking them for doing business with Citi.
- Executes financial transactions in accordance with bank policies and procedures while maintaining an acceptable record in daily drawer balancing.
- Listens carefully to the client and willingly assists with any questions or problems the client has.
- Makes sure all needs are met before concluding the transaction, making the client feel his/her time is being valued without being rushed.
- Shows initiative, empathy and proactively prevents and handles problems with clients while assisting other tellers as well.
- Create a warm, welcoming and friendly environment for customers and employees by fostering teamwork in the branch to ensure a positive overall customer experience.
- Effectively executes all service transactions (e.g. deposits, payments, address changes, replacement card orders, disputes, etc.) and sales (including opening accounts, credit cards, etc.) referral routines to deepen client relationships.
- Adheres to and comply with Citibank policies, standards, operational controls, including legal, corporate, and regulatory procedures to ensure the safety and security of customer and bank assets.
- Duties may include managing the supply of cash for branch needs based on business demand, in addition to managing incoming/outgoing cash shipments/maintains vault cash, including buying and selling of cash with branch Tellers and ATMs, as needed (including competence in using teller NBS system & cash recycler to assist customers).
- Good leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.
- Actively promoting and participating in branch incentive program(s) by promoting and participating in a sales and service programs consistent with Citi’s business plan goals.
- Providing working leadership and guidance to peer Universal Bankers or Tellers through assignment of work and technical guidance, when needed.
- Assisting and providing coverage for leadership team with leading by example.
- Provide feedback to management on ways to enhance sales processes and service delivery.
- Providing coaching and education to the other Universal Bankers or Tellers regarding Digital capabilities, transaction processes and priorities, including a streamlined sales & service process, digital first approach, focus on client problem resolution and effective utilization digital technologies.
- Resolving complex client issues or needs; connect with relevant specialists or senior leaders as needed.
- Appropriately assesses risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-4 years relevant experience.
- Required Skills:
- Experience with face-to-face customer service, digital engagement and basic sales/referrals.
- Open, client service orientation and desire to help customers is required.
- Sales experience desired.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical and problem solving skills.
- Basic computer and digital tools skills.
- Preferred Skills:
- Retail experience.
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
JOB FAMILY GROUP:
Consumer Sales
JOB FAMILY:
Branch Sales
TIME TYPE:
Full time
PRIMARY LOCATION:
Rockville Center New York United States
PRIMARY LOCATION FULL TIME SALARY RANGE:
$56,500.00 - $73,700.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
ANTICIPATED POSTING CLOSE DATE:
Jun 19, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Universal Banker
Match your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Universal Banker roles typically qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree. If you hold a master's in finance or business, document it carefully, that credential can shift your case to EB-2 and shorten your priority date wait for many nationalities.
Pull your prevailing wage before applying
DOL requires your employer to pay the PERM prevailing wage for your geographic area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I through Level IV wage for Universal Banker in your target city before you accept any offer, so there are no surprises during filing.
Target banks enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals an employer already has compliance infrastructure for employment authorization verification. Large regional banks and national credit unions sponsoring green cards almost always use E-Verify, filter your search for institutions with an active E-Verify participation to narrow the field to realistic sponsors.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Searching broadly wastes time on employers who've never filed a PERM. Use Migrate Mate to surface Universal Banker roles at institutions with active green card sponsorship history, so your applications go to employers already set up for the PERM and I-140 process.
Get your PERM recruitment timeline documented early
PERM requires your employer to run DOL-mandated recruitment steps before filing, including job postings and good-faith candidate searches. Ask your prospective employer or their immigration counsel when recruitment began, PERM audits frequently turn on documentation gaps that delay your entire green card case by months.
Understand concurrent filing if your priority date is current
For EB-3 applicants from countries with current priority dates, USCIS allows concurrent filing of the I-140 and I-485 adjustment of status. This lets you apply for a green card and work authorization simultaneously rather than waiting for separate approvals, cutting total processing time significantly.
Green Card Universal Banker: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Universal Banker jobs qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Universal Banker roles most commonly qualify under EB-3 for professionals holding a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field. Candidates with a master's degree or substantial specialized experience may qualify under EB-2. Your employer files the PERM labor certification first, and the category depends on the minimum requirements stated in the job description at the time of filing.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa capped at 65,000 slots annually and subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification and I-140 approval can take one to two years before your priority date becomes current, compared to a single H-1B approval cycle.
How can I find Universal Banker jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't specify green card sponsorship, so identifying qualifying employers requires looking at actual PERM filing history rather than job ads. Migrate Mate filters Universal Banker openings to show institutions with documented green card sponsorship activity, which saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship after the fact.
What does the PERM process look like for a Universal Banker role?
Your employer starts by obtaining a prevailing wage determination from DOL, then conducts mandatory recruitment to show no qualified U.S. workers are available. After filing the ETA-9089 application, DOL review takes roughly six to eighteen months, after which your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You can't begin this process yourself, the employer initiates every step.
Can I switch Universal Banker jobs while my green card is in process?
Changing employers while PERM is pending or during early I-140 stages generally restarts the process from the beginning with the new employer. Once your I-485 adjustment of status has been pending for 180 days and your I-140 is approved, USCIS portability rules allow you to move to a same or similar role without losing your priority date, under the AC21 provisions.