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Banking Manager roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field. Large commercial banks, regional institutions, and credit unions regularly file H-1B visa petitions for branch and operations managers. The annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Get Access To All JobsThank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Corporate Banking Leveraged Finance Senior Credit Officer takes responsibility for implementing credit strategy for the group.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develops and implements credit strategy within assigned group
- Monitors and manages portfolio and transactional credit exposure, creating methodologies in conjunction with internal risk systems
- Reviews credit worthiness
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. This position is incentive eligible. This is a single incumbent position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Twelve (12) years of related experience
Skills And Competencies
- Ability to learn additional systems as needed
- Ability to research, analyze data, and derive facts
- Ability to supervise and manage a team
- Ability to work in a team environment when applicable
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation
Additional Responsibilities
- Serves as the Credit Risk Policy Owner for assigned portfolios and lending activities. Leads periodic policy reviews and enhancements in response to emerging risks, market developments, and portfolio performance trends.
- Provides independent credit risk oversight and approval for leveraged lending transactions across the bank, ensuring alignment with established risk appetite and underwriting standards.
- Partners closely with Corporate Banking, Capital Markets, and senior leadership teams to evaluate complex financing structures, assess transaction risk, and support strategic growth initiatives.
- Oversees credit risk management for Specialized Industry verticals including Technology & Defense, Financial Services Group, Healthcare, and Transportation & Logistics.
- Monitors portfolio trends, industry developments, and emerging risks, recommending proactive strategies to manage concentrations and mitigate credit exposure.
- Leads and develops a team of credit professionals, fostering strong underwriting discipline, sound risk judgment, and talent development.
- Serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on leveraged finance matters, portfolio performance, and evolving market conditions.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Extensive experience with leveraged finance, syndicated lending, sponsor-backed transactions, and complex capital structures.
- Deep understanding of credit underwriting, risk rating methodologies, portfolio management, and regulatory expectations within commercial banking.
- Demonstrated expertise evaluating companies across specialized industries, including Technology, Defense, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Transportation & Logistics.
- Strong ability to balance prudent risk management with business growth objectives while influencing decisions across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Executive presence with the ability to effectively challenge, influence, and communicate recommendations to senior leaders, credit committees, and business partners.
- Proven leadership experience managing high-performing risk teams and developing credit talent.
Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Minimum Job Range Target: $272,641.79 USD
Median $363,121.50 USD
Incentive Pay Plans
This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary incentive plan. Employees are eligible to receive a discretionary award based on individual, business, and/or company performance. Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Corporate Banking Leveraged Finance Senior Credit Officer takes responsibility for implementing credit strategy for the group.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develops and implements credit strategy within assigned group
- Monitors and manages portfolio and transactional credit exposure, creating methodologies in conjunction with internal risk systems
- Reviews credit worthiness
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. This position is incentive eligible. This is a single incumbent position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Twelve (12) years of related experience
Skills And Competencies
- Ability to learn additional systems as needed
- Ability to research, analyze data, and derive facts
- Ability to supervise and manage a team
- Ability to work in a team environment when applicable
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation
Additional Responsibilities
- Serves as the Credit Risk Policy Owner for assigned portfolios and lending activities. Leads periodic policy reviews and enhancements in response to emerging risks, market developments, and portfolio performance trends.
- Provides independent credit risk oversight and approval for leveraged lending transactions across the bank, ensuring alignment with established risk appetite and underwriting standards.
- Partners closely with Corporate Banking, Capital Markets, and senior leadership teams to evaluate complex financing structures, assess transaction risk, and support strategic growth initiatives.
- Oversees credit risk management for Specialized Industry verticals including Technology & Defense, Financial Services Group, Healthcare, and Transportation & Logistics.
- Monitors portfolio trends, industry developments, and emerging risks, recommending proactive strategies to manage concentrations and mitigate credit exposure.
- Leads and develops a team of credit professionals, fostering strong underwriting discipline, sound risk judgment, and talent development.
- Serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on leveraged finance matters, portfolio performance, and evolving market conditions.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Extensive experience with leveraged finance, syndicated lending, sponsor-backed transactions, and complex capital structures.
- Deep understanding of credit underwriting, risk rating methodologies, portfolio management, and regulatory expectations within commercial banking.
- Demonstrated expertise evaluating companies across specialized industries, including Technology, Defense, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Transportation & Logistics.
- Strong ability to balance prudent risk management with business growth objectives while influencing decisions across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Executive presence with the ability to effectively challenge, influence, and communicate recommendations to senior leaders, credit committees, and business partners.
- Proven leadership experience managing high-performing risk teams and developing credit talent.
Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Minimum Job Range Target: $272,641.79 USD
Median $363,121.50 USD
Incentive Pay Plans
This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary incentive plan. Employees are eligible to receive a discretionary award based on individual, business, and/or company performance. Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Banking Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
Banking Manager roles require a directly related degree, not just any bachelor's. If your degree is in a tangential field, gather evidence linking your coursework to financial management duties before your employer files the H-1B petition with USCIS.
Target banks enrolled in E-Verify early
E-Verify enrollment signals an employer's comfort with sponsored workers and federal compliance requirements. Filter your search toward institutions already registered with E-Verify, since they've cleared the administrative groundwork that first-time sponsors often stumble on.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify banks and financial institutions with documented H-1B LCA filing history for management roles. This filters out employers who say they sponsor but lack a real track record with banking or finance petitions.
Benchmark your offer against DOL prevailing wages
Before accepting an offer, run the role's SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the salary meets the required wage level. An offer below the prevailing wage will fail LCA certification regardless of how strong your candidacy is.
Ask HR directly about cap-subject versus cap-exempt filing
Some banking employers operate affiliated nonprofits or research arms that qualify as cap-exempt H-1B sponsors. If the bank has a foundation or university partnership, ask whether your petition could be filed outside the annual lottery cap.
Use O*NET to frame your specialty occupation argument
Pull the Banking Manager occupation profile from O*NET and note the education and knowledge requirements listed. Referencing this profile in your petition package strengthens the specialty occupation justification when USCIS reviews whether the role qualifies.
H-1B Visa Banking Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Banking Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Banking Manager positions qualify when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, economics, or a closely related field. The key test USCIS applies is whether a specific degree is normally required for the position, not just preferred. Roles overseeing lending, compliance, treasury, or branch operations consistently meet this standard. Generic management titles with loose degree requirements can draw scrutiny, so the job description must tie duties directly to financial expertise.
Which types of banking employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for managers?
Large commercial banks, investment banks, and multinational financial institutions file the most H-1B petitions for management-level roles because they have dedicated immigration counsel and established HR processes. Regional banks and credit unions sponsor less frequently but do file for specialized positions such as commercial lending managers or risk and compliance managers. You can identify employers with verified filing history for banking management roles by browsing Migrate Mate, which surfaces LCA data by occupation and employer.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Banking Manager offers?
Your employer must certify through a Labor Condition Application that your offered salary meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code, job level, and work location before filing with USCIS. Banking Manager roles in major financial centers like New York or San Francisco carry higher prevailing wage floors than the same title in smaller markets. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage level for your offer before signing, since an underpaid offer will fail LCA certification and delay the entire petition.
Can a Banking Manager on H-1B transfer to a different bank mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new banking employer as soon as they file a new petition on your behalf, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided your current status is valid and the new role is in a same or similar occupational classification. The new employer must still file a fresh LCA and I-129 petition. Portability does not eliminate the new employer's obligation to meet prevailing wage requirements for your new location and role level.
Does Banking Manager experience gained on OPT count toward H-1B specialty occupation proof?
Yes, practical training experience in banking or financial management strengthens your H-1B petition by demonstrating that the duties you performed required specialized knowledge consistent with your degree. If you managed teams, oversaw portfolios, or held compliance responsibilities during OPT, document those duties in detail. USCIS reviews OPT employment records when assessing whether the offered position constitutes a genuine specialty occupation, particularly if the employer has no prior H-1B filing history for management roles.