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1301 Avenue of the Americas, New York New York
Job Summary
Key Equipment Finance, a division of Key Bank National Association, provides tailored equipment lease and finance solutions for small-to-large commercial clients and government entities. Key Equipment Finance specializes in manufacturing, marine, transportation, renewable energy, and corporate aviation markets, as well as other capital assets. Additionally, Key Equipment Finance capital markets provides support for exposure management and sources additional liquidity for corporations looking to optimize their equipment finance administration. This position involves identifying, developing, and closing end-user-based equipment finance/lease transactions in a specific geography and/or territory. Target market to include companies with revenues sizes ranging from $10MM to $2B, middle market to small corporate. Industry focus to include Manufacturing, Retail, Wholesale, Transportation, Healthcare, Technology, Food and Beverage and Service sectors, plus energy-saving projects within the commercial arena. Product offerings to include a wide range of tax-oriented offerings, traditional debt products, and tax-exempt products for manufacturers. Territory management, direct solicitation of companies, collection of appropriate information relating to customers & transactions, and maintenance of the client management system. Competencies to include packaging and pricing of transactions to meet business objectives, business development and prospecting, managing existing client relationships, and structuring of transactions in-line with product offerings within residual and pricing guidelines. Requires proficiency in credit analysis to apply Key's risk philosophy when reviewing customer financial statements.
Responsibilities
- Necessary time management skills to maintain and develop territory of approximately $45MM.
- Must reside in the target territory.
- Must have the ability to travel more than 25% of the time within this territory with overnight travel approximately 5-6 nights per month.
- Strong selling skills are essential, as well as strong training and presentation skills, both one-on-one and in a group environment.
- Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative business relationships within a Bank market. Must be able to operate both independently and within a team environment.
- The ability to identify, develop, and close end-user-based equipment finance/leasing transaction with targeted prospects and existing Key Bank clients.
- Proven ability to structure and sell true lease transactions.
- Expert level understanding of the platform’s positioning in the industry and be able to articulate findings and trends to both internal and external constituents.
- Organically cultivates relationships across Credit, BPU, and Syndications / KeyBanc Capital Markets teams to drive the business forward.
- This position will cover middle market and small corporate companies that meet our credit criteria.
- Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, economics, or related field and/or equivalent experience. (required)
- Minimum 6+ equipment leasing industry sales experience with a focus on end-user relationships; proven leasing selling skills, time and territory management skills, training and presentation skills, computer skills and effective communication skills both verbal and written. (required)
- Solid background in selling tax and non-tax related products, a good understanding and application of both financial and credit analysis; a working knowledge of computer-based pricing models and customer relationship management software. (required)
- Accomplished time management skills to maintain and develop a territory within a designated area. (required)
- Ability to handle overnight travel approx. 5-6 nights per month. (required)
Tactical Skills
- Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions, write reports, correspondence and procedures, speak clearly to customers, employees, directors, and shareholders.
Personal Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration
Practical Skills
- Business Acumen
Core Competencies
- All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $96,000.00 - $181,000.00 annually. 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 eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
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: 08/10/2026
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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Match your credentials to LCA job requirements
VP Finance petitions require a degree directly related to the role. A finance, accounting, or economics degree maps cleanly. An unrelated degree needs a credential evaluation showing equivalency before your employer files the LCA with DOL.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter VP Finance roles by employers who have filed LCAs for this title. Companies with recent filings already understand the specialty occupation standard and prevailing wage obligations for senior finance positions.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating compensation
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for your metro area at Level III or Level IV, which typically apply to VP-level roles. Your offer must meet or exceed that threshold or USCIS will scrutinize the petition.
Confirm the specialty occupation classification holds
USCIS sometimes issues RFEs for senior finance titles arguing the role is managerial rather than a specialty occupation. Review the O*NET profile for this occupation code with your employer's attorney to document the degree-specific duties before filing.
Ask whether the employer qualifies for cap exemption
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities are cap-exempt. If you're considering a CFO-adjacent role at a university endowment or nonprofit, your employer can file outside the annual 85,000-slot cap and lottery cycle entirely.
Account for the H-1B filing timeline in your start date
Cap-subject petitions filed in April have an October 1 start date at the earliest. Build that gap into offer negotiations. If your OPT or prior status expires before October 1, discuss cap-gap coverage or premium processing with your employer upfront.
H-1B Visa VP Finance: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a VP Finance role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, VP Finance qualifies when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a directly related field. USCIS looks at whether a specific degree is a normal requirement for the position. Roles where any business degree suffices face higher RFE risk, so the job description should document degree-specific duties like financial modeling, regulatory reporting, or capital structure analysis.
Which employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for VP Finance roles?
Publicly traded corporations, private equity-backed companies, global banks, and technology firms with large finance functions file the most LCAs for VP Finance and equivalent titles. These employers have established immigration programs and understand prevailing wage obligations at the senior level. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers for this role on Migrate Mate, filtered by industry and location.
What prevailing wage level applies to a VP Finance position?
VP Finance roles typically fall at DOL wage Level III or Level IV, which correspond to experienced and fully competent workers or those in positions requiring a high degree of responsibility. Your employer must certify the offered wage meets or exceeds the applicable level for your metropolitan statistical area when filing the LCA. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the threshold before you finalize your offer.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition for a VP Finance role outside the lottery?
Only if the employer qualifies as cap-exempt, meaning it's an institution of higher education, a nonprofit affiliated with one, or a government research organization. Most corporate VP Finance roles are cap-subject and require lottery selection. If selected, the earliest a cap-subject petition can start is October 1 of that fiscal year, so plan your transition timeline accordingly.
What documents should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts, degree certificates, and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. For a VP Finance role, USCIS may also request evidence that your degree field directly relates to the job duties, so gather any professional certifications such as CPA or CFA, prior performance reviews, and employment verification letters showing progressive finance responsibility.