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Banking Officer jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship are available at commercial banks, credit unions, and financial holding companies that file Labor Condition Applications for degree-level finance roles. Employers typically require a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business, satisfying the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies to H-1B visa petitions.
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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 in Banking Officer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Banking Officer roles qualify as a specialty occupation when they require a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a directly related field. Confirm your credential aligns with the specific duties listed in your offer letter before USCIS reviews the I-129 petition.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level your employer must certify on the LCA for your worksite county. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that figure, so knowing it in advance keeps your offer negotiation and the LCA filing consistent.
Target banks with active LCA filing histories
Search Migrate Mate to identify financial institutions that have filed H-1B LCAs for Banking Officer or related finance roles. Focusing your applications on employers with verified sponsorship records shortens your job search and reduces the risk of offer rescission after selection.
Account for multi-site LCA requirements early
If your Banking Officer role involves rotating between branches or serving clients at multiple locations, your employer needs a separate certified LCA for each worksite. Raise this with HR during the offer stage so DOL filings cover every location before you start working there.
Check your cap status before the selection window
H-1B selection rules have changed recently, so confirm whether you need a new registration or qualify for a cap-exempt filing through a qualifying employer. Review your current status and any prior H-1B history with your sponsoring employer's immigration counsel before the registration period opens.
Prepare your credential evaluation for three-year degrees
If you hold a three-year bachelor's degree from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation that confirms equivalency to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree. USCIS scrutinizes foreign degree equivalency in banking petitions, so securing a detailed evaluation from an accredited evaluator strengthens your I-129 package.
H-1B Visa Banking Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Banking Officer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration as a minimum entry requirement. Employers strengthen the petition by writing job descriptions that tie each duty to degree-level knowledge, such as credit risk analysis, regulatory compliance, or structured lending. Roles framed around clerical processing or general customer service are harder to qualify.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Banking Officer positions?
Commercial banks, regional financial institutions, credit unions, investment banks, and financial holding companies regularly file LCAs for degree-level banking roles. The most reliable way to identify active sponsors is to browse verified employer profiles on Migrate Mate, which shows institutions with confirmed H-1B LCA filing histories for finance and banking occupations.
How long does H-1B status last for a Banking Officer job?
USCIS grants H-1B status for an initial period of up to three years, with one extension available for a total maximum of six years. If your employer pursues a green card on your behalf and certain PERM or I-140 milestones are reached before the six-year cap, you may qualify for extensions beyond that limit under AC21 provisions.
What documents does a sponsoring bank typically need from me?
Your employer will need your academic transcripts and diplomas, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., a copy of your current visa and I-94, your resume detailing banking duties that align with specialty occupation requirements, and any professional licenses such as FINRA registrations. Providing these promptly keeps the LCA and I-129 filing timeline on track.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B if I move to a different branch location?
A change of worksite to a new county or metropolitan area requires your employer to file a new certified LCA with DOL covering that location before you begin working there. USCIS may also require an amended I-129 petition. Notify your employer's immigration team as soon as a branch reassignment is planned so the filings are completed before your start date at the new site.