H-1B Visa Leasing Professional Jobs
Leasing Professional roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Large property management companies and corporate housing firms with established HR infrastructure are your most likely sponsors. Specialty occupation status depends on how the employer structures and documents the role.
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Responsible for all aspects of an assigned problem Equipment Finance loan portfolio with group credits of up to $20 mm or more, to protect the Bank against losses and ensure an effective and efficient outcome. Administers the turnaround or exit of the most complex credit relationships through restructurings and forbearance agreements which may include providing ongoing financing or the liquidation of the borrower. May assist in specific portfolio responsibility for most complex workout deals.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Obtain, spread, and analyze borrower and guarantor financial statements, projections, and 13-week cash flows to measure and monitor the customers’ performance and adherence to covenants within existing governing documents and underwrite any restructurings or forbearance agreements. Prepare debt service overlays to measure customer ability to pay future maturing term obligations. May review work products completed by less experienced personnel for accuracy and effectiveness as required by management.
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Coordinate monthly portfolio review to ensure appropriate risk grading, accrual status, and progress with workout transactions; maintain all updated collateral values and recommend charge-off processing.
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Lead, train, and serve as mentor to less experienced staff. Support management in assigning and organizing department workflow.
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May negotiate end-of-lease terms and buyouts. May work with internal and external equipment remarketers to recover and market off-lease or repossessed equipment. Work with attorneys to complete the article 9 sales process per Bank policy, while managing costs.
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Measure and recommend probability of default and loss given default upgrades and downgrades to measure the risk of an assigned portfolio of workout credits. Prepare and submit risk rating change forms to senior management as required to ensure proper rating. Measure and test covenant compliance in accordance with customer loan documentation; in cases of failed tests, negotiate resolution with customers with management approval.
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Request and review default documentation audits.
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May support management in working with internal and external auditors during loan review exams. May assist and response to audit and compliance inquiries.
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Work with, and may engage, internal and external counsel as appropriate throughout the oversight of a relationship, including participating in Bankruptcy, state and/or Federal court proceedings.
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Present and discuss all eligible relationships along with action plans to senior management in regular strategy meetings and quarterly problem loan resolution meetings and run established internal and external delinquency reports as required.
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Manage a portfolio of fully charged-off loans and leases to recover funds through legal means with the support of outside counsel.
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Work closely with other department personnel, financial institutions, insurance companies, turnaround consultants, and vendors that may be relied upon to provide information on the portfolio.
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Represent the Bank in civic and community activities.
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Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
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Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
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Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
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Complete other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities:
The financial statements the position works with are of varying complexity and may include publicly traded companies. The relationships handled by the position include, but are not limited to, direct relationships, syndicated credits, and participations.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
Not Applicable
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Management or related field and a minimum of 5 years’ workout and/or credit experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years’ workout and/or credit experience
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Strong presentation skills
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Strong problem-solving skills
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Strong analytical skills
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Strong negotiating skills
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Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent word processing, spreadsheet, and industry-specific software
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Strong decision-making skills
Education and Experience Preferred:
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Proven work leadership skills
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Specialized knowledge of debt collection practices including legal aspects, loan structuring and equipment leasing industries
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Ability to handle escalated situations
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Ability to spread and understand corporate and personal financial statements and tax returns
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Knowledge of US Bankruptcy Law
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Knowledge of Article 9 sales process
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Ability to manage multiple priorities
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Ability to work independently and use own discretion
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Ability to prioritize work
Location:
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $109,300.00 - $182,100.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Leasing Professional
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the Leasing Professional occupation profile on O*NET and confirm your job duties align with the bachelor's degree requirement. Roles framed around sales targets alone are harder to defend as specialty occupation than those tied to market analysis or asset management.
Target corporate and institutional property managers
REITs, corporate relocation firms, and large multi-family operators file LCAs far more consistently than independent landlords. Search by employer type, not just job title, to find companies with active H-1B filing history in real estate leasing.
Search H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Leasing Professional listings on Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed LCAs for this role. That filing history tells you which companies have already navigated specialty occupation approval for this specific job title.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your metro area before your offer call. Your H-1B requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage, so knowing the floor protects you from underpayment that could jeopardize your petition.
Document your degree's direct connection to the role
Prepare a written summary linking your coursework in real estate, finance, or business administration to your specific leasing duties. USCIS reviewers scrutinize specialty occupation claims for property roles, so your employer's support letter needs more than a generic job description.
H-1B Visa Leasing Professional: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Leasing Professional role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires the position to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field like real estate, business, or marketing. Roles at larger property management firms that involve market analysis, lease structuring, or portfolio reporting are stronger candidates than high-volume apartment leasing jobs focused purely on sales activity.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Leasing Professionals?
Corporate housing providers, REITs, commercial real estate firms, and large multi-family operators are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. They have dedicated HR and legal teams experienced with immigration filings. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for Leasing Professional roles on Migrate Mate.
What documentation should I prepare before applying to H-1B-sponsoring employers?
Gather your degree transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., and a clear written summary connecting your field of study to your leasing duties. Employers will need these materials to build the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition, so having them ready speeds up their filing process.
How does prevailing wage apply to H-1B Leasing Professional positions?
The employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for the Leasing Professional occupation in your specific metro area. You can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Wages are set at four levels based on experience, and your offer must meet the level that matches your duties and qualifications.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new leasing employer if I switch jobs?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer must still meet specialty occupation and prevailing wage requirements for the role.