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Commercial Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in business, international trade, marketing, or a related field. Many employers in manufacturing, logistics, and financial services sponsor H-1B petitions for this occupation, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April filing window matters.
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Location:
4910 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn Ohio
This is a hybrid opportunity that will require minimally 2 days in office per week.
Hours: Monday- Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm
The Commercial Lien Group is centralized in Brooklyn, Ohio and consists of Collateral Specialists, Workflow Coordinators, and a Department Manager.
The primary objective of the Commercial Collateral team is to minimize risk and controllable loss to KeyBank by serving as the Bank’s internal control point by preparing initial filing and releasing collateral loan documentation in accordance with department procedures and State/County requirements. Including, but not limited to:
- Responsible for supporting multiple servicing teams and portfolios consisting of a variety of products.
- Primary servicing functions include support for construction/interim loan servicing, lines of credit, portfolio/system/collateral administration, building and tracking document exceptions, managing expiring UCCs and related client services.
- Provide excellent communication with the Service Officers, Closers, internal and external clients as well as lending staff and business partners.
- Validate the loan is paid in full, including principal, fees, and interest via various loan systems.
- Perform an extensive review of the collateral in our loan systems to ensure the collateral is not tied to other open or outstanding loans or lines.
- Verify the loan or servicing rights were not previously sold or assigned to another Bank.
- Obtain the appropriate approvals from the borrower's Contact Officer or Credit Officer to ensure the collateral is not going to be used to secure future loans or lines.
Our team will take the necessary actions to perfect or release our lien(s), which include preparing, executing, notarizing, and filing the appropriate lien document(s) with the appropriate recording agency or working with a third-party vendor to do the same. Maintaining accurate and complete records of actions performed.
To achieve our daily processing goals, after an initial onboarding period, Commercial Lien Specialists are expected to achieve task specific: service level, quality, and productivity standards while adhering to KeyBank policies and department procedures.
Essential Job Functions:
- Responsible for reviewing loan and collateral documentation needed to secure KeyBank’s security interest
- Generate reports, review, and distribute as appropriate
- Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast paced, high-volume environment
- Provides back-up for all aspects of servicing for team members.
- Clearly and immediately communicates problems/issues to Manager and/or Relationship Manager
- Monitoring incoming New Loan, Modification and Document Management Requests, including timely maintaining of the documentation/loan status log
- Responsible for tracking the receipt of required legal documents from loan closings and modifications
- Provide assistance and expert guidance to RM/RO, Closer and Servicing Officers in post-closing follow-up for missing or incomplete legal documents.
- Provide support and assistance with departmental projects as needed
Required Qualifications: (License, Certificates, Education, Skills, etc.)
- 2-year College Degree or equivalent real estate business experience
- Strong solution-oriented and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret complex legal documents
- Demonstrated ability to independently perform complex research tasks
- PC proficiency including familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of loan systems (preferably CLS and Loan IQ) and deposit systems
- Knowledge of commercial loan documentation and collateral
- Experience working in the KeyView Deluxe application
- Prior collateral processing, loan records or underwriting experience
Equipment Used:
- Personal Computer, Multi-function Copier/Fax Machine, Virtual Telephone
Training Provided:
- Bank systems, written procedures and on the job training with a subject matter expert
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base hourly rate in the range of $18.75 - $25.00 per hour. 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 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: 02/01/2027
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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Commercial Specialist
Verify your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Commercial Specialist duties. A business or international trade degree supports the specialty occupation argument more cleanly than an unrelated major, which can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Target companies with LCA filing history
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for employers who have certified Labor Condition Applications for commercial or trade specialist roles. Repeated LCA filings signal an established H-1B process, not a one-off sponsorship that may stall mid-hire.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Pull your shortlist from Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified H-1B filing history for Commercial Specialist and related roles. Targeting companies that have sponsored before cuts the time you spend on employers who decline at the offer stage.
Confirm the job description supports specialty occupation
Before accepting an offer, review the job posting language with the sponsoring employer. Vague descriptions listing a degree as 'preferred' rather than 'required' weaken the specialty occupation case USCIS evaluates during I-129 adjudication.
Check the prevailing wage before your offer letter
Run your job title, location, and experience level through the OFLC Wage Search to see the DOL wage level your employer must certify. If the offer falls below Level I for your metro area, the LCA won't pass DOL review.
Time your start date around the October 1 cap window
H-1B cap petitions filed in April become effective October 1. If you receive an offer in late summer, negotiate a start date that aligns with that window rather than pushing for an earlier date that requires a cap-exempt employer or a different visa category.
H-1B Visa Commercial Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Commercial Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It qualifies when the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business, international trade, economics, or marketing. Generic commercial roles where any degree suffices face higher RFE risk. The stronger the match between your degree field and the role's core duties, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument USCIS evaluates.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Commercial Specialist positions?
Manufacturing exporters, freight and logistics firms, multinational financial services companies, and technology hardware distributors file LCAs for Commercial Specialist roles with regularity. These employers handle cross-border transactions, trade compliance, or import-export operations that require specialized business knowledge, making the specialty occupation threshold easier to satisfy. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to see which sectors are actively filing.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses the commercial contract I was hired to support?
Your H-1B status is tied to the employer, not the specific contract or client engagement. If the role continues within the same company, your status is unaffected. If your employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, transfer your petition, or depart the country. USCIS does not extend this grace period for contract-dependent roles.
Can my employer sponsor me for H-1B if they're a small business without a dedicated HR or immigration team?
Yes. Small employers can sponsor H-1B petitions without an internal immigration team by working with an immigration attorney or a filing service. USCIS does not require the employer to have prior sponsorship experience. What matters is the employer's ability to pay the prevailing wage, a legitimate employment relationship, and a role that meets the specialty occupation definition.
How do I identify the correct SOC code for a Commercial Specialist role before the LCA is filed?
The DOL assigns a Standard Occupational Classification code to each LCA, which drives the prevailing wage level your employer certifies. Review the O*NET occupation profile for titles like Sales Representative or Purchasing Agent to find the closest match to your actual duties. Misaligned SOC codes can result in underpaid wage certifications or RFEs during I-129 review, so confirming this with your employer before the LCA is submitted matters.