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Relationship Manager roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field. Large banks, regional lenders, and fintech firms regularly file LCAs for this title. No lottery slot is guaranteed, but employers with strong H-1B filing histories offer the most reliable path.
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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
ABOUT THE ROLE
This job is responsible for providing advice and valuable financial solutions to complex Global Commercial Banking clients and prospects. Key responsibilities include serving as the primary point of contact or trusted advisor and acquiring, deepening, and maintaining profitable relationships, collaborating with teammates, and facilitating client relationships with Product Specialists. Job expectations include having knowledge of the bank's products and services in order to identify cross-selling opportunities and increase overall client satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Manages an extensive portfolio of complex clients and prospects with annual revenues of $50 million to $2 billion and helps companies save, borrow, and invest for their current and future needs
- Acquires, deepens, and maintains profitable client relationships through sales, prospecting, and enhancing existing relationships
- Understands and interprets financial and cash flow statements to assess and analyze financial conditions of companies and industry trends
- Collaborates with domestic and international teammates throughout the bank, including Investment Banking, Foreign Exchange, and Wealth Management and facilitates client relationships with Product Specialists in Credit, Treasury Management, and Merchant Services in order to design and deliver financial solutions to clients and prospects
- Leads and facilitates dialogue with a variety of complex clients and prospects regarding topics such as the client and prospect industry, alternative capital structures, and general business issues
- Coaches and mentors peers, while utilizing leadership skills
- Adapts to changes in sales practices and broader market and industry conditions as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in Commercial Lending or Investment Banking.
- Demonstrates ability to successfully manage an extensive portfolio of clients.
- Proven track record of prospecting new business, enhancing existing relationships and closing profitable transactions.
- Professional proven sales skills and experience, including planning, execution and follow up of client meetings.
- Strong corporate finance, capital markets and accounting acumen.
- Financial modeling experience and the completion of a formal credit training is required.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
- Capable of organizing, facilitating, leading and negotiating with a team of bank associates to solve client problems.
- Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 & 63 (Must obtain SIE, series 7 & 63 license within 180 days of start date)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Existing knowledge of the market preferred.
- Active networking contacts and Centers of Influence established in the market.
- Active member/participation in local community organizations.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience desired: Majors in business, finance or economics preferred. MBA desirable.
SHIFT:
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK:
40
INTRODUCTION
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
ABOUT THE ROLE
This job is responsible for providing advice and valuable financial solutions to complex Global Commercial Banking clients and prospects. Key responsibilities include serving as the primary point of contact or trusted advisor and acquiring, deepening, and maintaining profitable relationships, collaborating with teammates, and facilitating client relationships with Product Specialists. Job expectations include having knowledge of the bank's products and services in order to identify cross-selling opportunities and increase overall client satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Manages an extensive portfolio of complex clients and prospects with annual revenues of $50 million to $2 billion and helps companies save, borrow, and invest for their current and future needs
- Acquires, deepens, and maintains profitable client relationships through sales, prospecting, and enhancing existing relationships
- Understands and interprets financial and cash flow statements to assess and analyze financial conditions of companies and industry trends
- Collaborates with domestic and international teammates throughout the bank, including Investment Banking, Foreign Exchange, and Wealth Management and facilitates client relationships with Product Specialists in Credit, Treasury Management, and Merchant Services in order to design and deliver financial solutions to clients and prospects
- Leads and facilitates dialogue with a variety of complex clients and prospects regarding topics such as the client and prospect industry, alternative capital structures, and general business issues
- Coaches and mentors peers, while utilizing leadership skills
- Adapts to changes in sales practices and broader market and industry conditions as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in Commercial Lending or Investment Banking.
- Demonstrates ability to successfully manage an extensive portfolio of clients.
- Proven track record of prospecting new business, enhancing existing relationships and closing profitable transactions.
- Professional proven sales skills and experience, including planning, execution and follow up of client meetings.
- Strong corporate finance, capital markets and accounting acumen.
- Financial modeling experience and the completion of a formal credit training is required.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
- Capable of organizing, facilitating, leading and negotiating with a team of bank associates to solve client problems.
- Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 & 63 (Must obtain SIE, series 7 & 63 license within 180 days of start date)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Existing knowledge of the market preferred.
- Active networking contacts and Centers of Influence established in the market.
- Active member/participation in local community organizations.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience desired: Majors in business, finance or economics preferred. MBA desirable.
SHIFT:
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK:
40
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Relationship Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to Relationship Manager duties. A finance, economics, or business degree is the clearest fit. A general arts degree may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts and a credential evaluation before applying.
Target banks with consistent LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Relationship Manager roles by employers who have filed LCAs for this exact occupation code. Consistent filings across multiple years signal an employer who understands the H-1B process and won't stall at the offer stage.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage meeting or exceeding the DOL prevailing wage for your metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 13-2072 before negotiating so you know the floor your offer must clear.
Confirm FINRA licensing portability with new sponsors
Series 7 or Series 63 licenses tied to a previous employer's broker-dealer registration may need re-registration under your new sponsor. Resolve this during the offer stage, not after your H-1B transfer petition is filed.
File for premium processing during transitions
If you're transferring from OPT or changing employers mid-status, premium processing reduces USCIS adjudication to 15 business days. For client-facing roles with revenue targets, your new employer can't afford a months-long approval gap.
Document client portfolio scope in your support letter
USCIS scrutinizes Relationship Manager petitions more when job duties sound administrative. Your employer's support letter should quantify portfolio size, asset under management scope, or client segment complexity to reinforce the specialty occupation argument.
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Find Relationship Manager JobsRelationship Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Relationship Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, economics, or business administration. USCIS has challenged petitions where the employer's internal job postings list the degree as preferred rather than required. Make sure the job description and offer letter both state the degree requirement as mandatory, and that your employer's support letter explains why the role demands specialized knowledge.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Relationship Manager jobs?
Commercial banks, private wealth management firms, regional credit unions with large business banking divisions, insurance companies, and fintech lenders are the most consistent sponsors for this title. You can browse Relationship Manager roles filtered by verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers based on DOL Labor Condition Application data rather than self-reported sponsorship claims.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Relationship Manager employer mid-year?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for the new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, as long as your current H-1B is valid and you've maintained lawful status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA certified at the prevailing wage for your new work location before submitting the I-129 transfer petition to USCIS.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Relationship Manager offers?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for Relationship Manager roles in your specific metro area, which varies significantly between markets like New York and smaller regional cities. They certify this wage on the LCA before filing your H-1B petition. You can verify the applicable wage level yourself using the OFLC Wage Search under SOC code 13-2072 before you receive or accept an offer.
Does the H-1B cap apply to Relationship Manager roles at all employers?
It applies at most private-sector employers, meaning your petition competes in the annual lottery capped at 85,000 slots. However, Relationship Manager positions at qualifying nonprofit financial institutions, government entities, or institutions of higher education may be cap-exempt, allowing the employer to file at any time without lottery selection. USCIS defines cap-exempt employer categories and your prospective employer should confirm their status before you plan your timeline.
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