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Banker roles in the U.S. are available to exchange visitors under the J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019 and oversee your training plan. Finding a host employer willing to structure the placement correctly is where sponsorship begins.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Req Id:
26950900
Location(s):
Washington, DC, United States
Job Type:
On-Site/Resident
Posted:
Apr. 02, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
The Personal Banker SAFE Act is an entry level position responsible for the assistance in the execution of sales, products or service activities in coordination with the customer service team. The overall objective of this role is to foster relations with customers to build loyalty and to help increase sales to individual consumer clients.
Responsibilities:
- Work with business credit requests less than $250K, recognize/refer larger lending opportunities and cross sell treasury and related small business products
- Build referral business opportunities through Centers of Influence (COIs) and the Member Get Member (MGM) Program
- Assist in strategies to grow the small business client and implement appropriate sales plans to target Book of Business customers
- Deliver client services/outbound calls/inbound calls to acquire new relationships and deepen existing relationships through the cross-sell of relevant products and services while delivering remarkable client experience
- Provide Tellers and other branch staff with coaching and guidance on products and special programs, identifying client needs, and providing appropriate referrals
- Recognize transaction needs of clients, educate clients on all service and digital channels and leverage technology/marketing tools available to uncover opportunities, and present product offers/financial solutions
- Understand and comply with Citibank policies, standards and procedures
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications
- 0-2 years of relevant experience
- Previous banking, retail, or sales experience preferred
- Knowledge of Smart Banking tools and technologies
- NMLS registration; Safe Act compliant
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Education:
Bachelor's Degree/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group:
Consumer Sales
Job Family:
Branch Sales
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Washington District Of Columbia United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$58,190.00 - $81,210.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Apr 09, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Job Req Id:
26950900
Location(s):
Washington, DC, United States
Job Type:
On-Site/Resident
Posted:
Apr. 02, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
The Personal Banker SAFE Act is an entry level position responsible for the assistance in the execution of sales, products or service activities in coordination with the customer service team. The overall objective of this role is to foster relations with customers to build loyalty and to help increase sales to individual consumer clients.
Responsibilities:
- Work with business credit requests less than $250K, recognize/refer larger lending opportunities and cross sell treasury and related small business products
- Build referral business opportunities through Centers of Influence (COIs) and the Member Get Member (MGM) Program
- Assist in strategies to grow the small business client and implement appropriate sales plans to target Book of Business customers
- Deliver client services/outbound calls/inbound calls to acquire new relationships and deepen existing relationships through the cross-sell of relevant products and services while delivering remarkable client experience
- Provide Tellers and other branch staff with coaching and guidance on products and special programs, identifying client needs, and providing appropriate referrals
- Recognize transaction needs of clients, educate clients on all service and digital channels and leverage technology/marketing tools available to uncover opportunities, and present product offers/financial solutions
- Understand and comply with Citibank policies, standards and procedures
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications
- 0-2 years of relevant experience
- Previous banking, retail, or sales experience preferred
- Knowledge of Smart Banking tools and technologies
- NMLS registration; Safe Act compliant
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Education:
Bachelor's Degree/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group:
Consumer Sales
Job Family:
Branch Sales
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Washington District Of Columbia United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$58,190.00 - $81,210.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Apr 09, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Banker
Frame your training plan around banking skills
J-1 Trainee and Intern sponsors require a detailed training plan before issuing a DS-2019. Map your objectives to specific banking competencies, such as credit analysis, loan underwriting, or treasury operations, not just job duties.
Identify host employers with existing J-1 relationships
Banks and financial institutions that have hosted J-1 Trainees before already understand the DS-2019 process and training plan requirements. Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers in banking and finance that have a track record of J-1 placements.
Confirm your category before approaching employers
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated within the past 12 months and have relevant work experience, the Trainee category is the correct fit. Approaching a host employer under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance.
Check whether your home country triggers residency requirements
Some J-1 participants must return to their home country for two years before changing to most other U.S. visa categories. If your country of nationality or citizenship appears on the USCIS two-year home residency list, factor this into your long-term U.S. career planning before accepting a placement.
Verify the host employer's wage meets prevailing levels
Your designated sponsor will confirm your offered compensation meets program standards, but you can cross-check expected wages for banking roles against the OFLC Wage Search or O*NET before entering offer negotiations. This prevents delays during the sponsor's review stage.
Get the training agreement signed before your start date
Your J-1 sponsor, the host bank, and you must all sign the Training or Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002) before your program begins. Arriving without a countersigned DS-7002 is a compliance violation that the designated sponsor is required to report.
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Find Banker JobsBanker J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to banker roles?
It depends on your career stage. Current students or recent graduates within 12 months of their degree use the J-1 Intern category. Early-career professionals with a degree and at least one year of relevant banking or finance experience qualify under the J-1 Trainee category. Both require a designated sponsor to issue a DS-2019 and oversee a formal training plan with the host bank.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa if I work at a bank?
The bank is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or another approved exchange program administrator. That organization issues your DS-2019, reviews and countersigns your training plan, and monitors your compliance throughout the placement. The bank participates as the host site.
How do I find a bank willing to host a J-1 Trainee or Intern?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. banking and finance employers that align with J-1 exchange program placements. Not every bank has hosted J-1 participants before, so targeting employers with prior international talent experience increases your chances of a host willing to work through the DS-2019 and training plan process with a designated sponsor.
Does the J-1 Trainee program have a maximum duration for banking placements?
Yes. The J-1 Trainee program allows a maximum of 18 months for most fields, including finance and banking. Extensions beyond 18 months are not permitted for Trainees. The J-1 Intern program is limited to 12 months. Both limits include any extensions, so the total time in program cannot exceed these caps regardless of how many placements you complete.
Can the two-year home residency requirement affect a banking career in the U.S.?
Yes, and this is a significant planning issue for some J-1 participants. If your J-1 program is government-funded or your home country is on the USCIS exchange visitor skills list, you may be required to return home for two years before you can change to an H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visa. A waiver is possible but involves a lengthy separate process. Confirm your requirement status with your designated sponsor before your placement begins.
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