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Assistant Branch Manager jobs are open to F-1 OPT students with degrees in business, finance, or management. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations, supporting STEM OPT extension eligibility for qualifying business programs. Employers in banking, retail, and credit unions routinely sponsor H-1B visas for this role.
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Join RBC and help clients thrive and communities prosper. You will embrace RBC Wealth Management’s core values and culture as an integral part of our branch serving financial advisors, clients and the team.
This role has a 50/50 split in scope, combining Branch Service Manager and Client Associate responsibilities.
As the Branch Service Manager, you'll oversee operational tasks, support Client Associates, manage correspondence and trade corrections, train staff, and handle branch expenses. As a Client Associate, you'll serve as the primary client contact for account maintenance, transactions, inquiries, and will support Financial Advisors by preparing for meetings and coordinating client events.
At RBC Wealth Management, your career progression matters to us. We offer training, development and learning resources so you continue to grow your career in a way that matters to you.
What will you do?
- Oversee branch staff and operations to keep branch running smoothly including onboarding, training and motivating branch staff, providing work direction, and resolving issues pertaining to staff supervision and/or escalating to Complex management team.
- Ensure the effective communication of all policy and procedural changes and other issues that impact the branch employees and their ability to effectively perform their jobs.
- Onboard new accounts, accurately record all securities and/or coupons received from clients and ensure they are credited to the proper accounts and quickly and accurately transmitted to the Complex main office and Minneapolis following all required branch, complex and RBC procedures for handling client securities.
- Oversee cage activities to make sure transactions get processed in a timely manner.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with clients by assisting them and answering account questions; facilitate the transfer of funds and securities, complete trades in client accounts, and process checks, wires and ACH’s in a timely manner.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Bachelor’s degree or job related experience
- 3+ years of financial services experience with a solid knowledge of industry rules and regulations
- Strong written and verbal communication and computer skills
- Series 7 and 66 (or Series 63/65) or the ability to obtain within 12 months
- Attention to detail coupled with the mindset of how you can make the branch more efficient and effective
Nice-to-have
- Supervisory experience
What’s in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Opportunities to do challenging work.
- Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.
The expected salary range for this particular position is $50,000 - $94,000 depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.
You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.
RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:
- Drives RBC’s high-performance culture
- Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
- Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value
Job Skills
Customer Knowledge, Customer Service, Customer Service Management, Group Problem Solving, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Oral Communications, Perseverance and Follow-Through, Product Services, Sales Activities
Additional Job Details
Address:
200 GLASTONBURY BOULEVARD:GLASTONBURY
City:
Glastonbury
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-08-06
Application Deadline:
2026-09-03
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Our Employment Opportunities
At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.
RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
Job Description
Join RBC and help clients thrive and communities prosper. You will embrace RBC Wealth Management’s core values and culture as an integral part of our branch serving financial advisors, clients and the team.
This role has a 50/50 split in scope, combining Branch Service Manager and Client Associate responsibilities.
As the Branch Service Manager, you'll oversee operational tasks, support Client Associates, manage correspondence and trade corrections, train staff, and handle branch expenses. As a Client Associate, you'll serve as the primary client contact for account maintenance, transactions, inquiries, and will support Financial Advisors by preparing for meetings and coordinating client events.
At RBC Wealth Management, your career progression matters to us. We offer training, development and learning resources so you continue to grow your career in a way that matters to you.
What will you do?
- Oversee branch staff and operations to keep branch running smoothly including onboarding, training and motivating branch staff, providing work direction, and resolving issues pertaining to staff supervision and/or escalating to Complex management team.
- Ensure the effective communication of all policy and procedural changes and other issues that impact the branch employees and their ability to effectively perform their jobs.
- Onboard new accounts, accurately record all securities and/or coupons received from clients and ensure they are credited to the proper accounts and quickly and accurately transmitted to the Complex main office and Minneapolis following all required branch, complex and RBC procedures for handling client securities.
- Oversee cage activities to make sure transactions get processed in a timely manner.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with clients by assisting them and answering account questions; facilitate the transfer of funds and securities, complete trades in client accounts, and process checks, wires and ACH’s in a timely manner.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Bachelor’s degree or job related experience
- 3+ years of financial services experience with a solid knowledge of industry rules and regulations
- Strong written and verbal communication and computer skills
- Series 7 and 66 (or Series 63/65) or the ability to obtain within 12 months
- Attention to detail coupled with the mindset of how you can make the branch more efficient and effective
Nice-to-have
- Supervisory experience
What’s in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Opportunities to do challenging work.
- Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.
The expected salary range for this particular position is $50,000 - $94,000 depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.
You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.
RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:
- Drives RBC’s high-performance culture
- Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
- Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value
Job Skills
Customer Knowledge, Customer Service, Customer Service Management, Group Problem Solving, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Oral Communications, Perseverance and Follow-Through, Product Services, Sales Activities
Additional Job Details
Address:
200 GLASTONBURY BOULEVARD:GLASTONBURY
City:
Glastonbury
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-08-06
Application Deadline:
2026-09-03
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Our Employment Opportunities
At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.
RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Assistant Branch Manager
Target employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Banks and credit unions with multiple branches regularly sponsor H-1B visas for management roles. Search OFLC disclosure data to verify which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for Assistant Branch Manager positions before applying.
Emphasize your degree's direct relevance
Employers need to justify specialty occupation status to USCIS. A degree in finance, business administration, or management directly tied to your responsibilities strengthens the petition and reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence.
Start the OPT clock conversation early
Bring up your OPT timeline in later interview stages, not the first round. Come prepared with your EAD card details, OPT end date, and a clear explanation of the H-1B transition process so employers feel confident moving forward.
Pursue STEM OPT extension if eligible
If your degree is in a STEM-designated business program such as Management Science or Business Analytics, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving employers significantly more runway before needing to file an H-1B petition.
Leverage regional banks over national chains
Regional and community banks often have more flexibility in their hiring decisions than large national chains. They sponsor visas less frequently but are more open to direct conversations about sponsorship timelines and candidate-specific circumstances.
Demonstrate operational and leadership impact clearly
Assistant Branch Managers who can quantify results, such as loan growth, customer satisfaction scores, or team performance metrics, give employers stronger grounds for H-1B specialty occupation arguments and stand out in competitive applicant pools.
Assistant Branch Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Assistant Branch Managers?
Yes. Assistant Branch Manager roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in a related field, which meets the core OPT work authorization requirement. Your employment must be directly related to your degree, so a background in finance, business administration, or management is important. Roles at banks, credit unions, and retail financial institutions all count.
Do Assistant Branch Manager jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated program such as Management Science, Business Analytics, or Finance with a STEM CIP code, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Check your program's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List to confirm eligibility before accepting an offer.
Will employers sponsor H-1B visas for Assistant Branch Manager roles?
Many do, particularly larger banks and credit unions that have established immigration programs. Assistant Branch Manager positions have a reasonable track record of H-1B approval because they involve specialized financial knowledge and management responsibilities that support specialty occupation classification. Checking OFLC disclosure data for past LCA filings is the most reliable way to identify which employers have sponsored this role before.
How do I find Assistant Branch Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness, so you're not applying to roles that won't consider your authorization status. Browsing Assistant Branch Manager listings on Migrate Mate lets you focus your time on employers who have sponsored international candidates before or are actively open to OPT hires.
What happens to my OPT status if I'm promoted from Assistant Branch Manager to Branch Manager?
A promotion within the same company generally does not affect your OPT authorization as long as the new role remains directly related to your degree. You don't need to update your EAD for a title change, but your employer should document the promotion and confirm the work remains within your authorized field. If a new employer is involved, you'd need to confirm the role still aligns with your degree.