OPT Assistant Branch Manager Jobs
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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INTRODUCTION
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Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
The branch leader has responsibility for managing all aspects of assigned branch. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: driving branch performance through leading, coaching and managing; and business development. Small business expertise and development critical to Truist’s Purpose of inspiring and building better lives and communities. Ensuring compliance with internal controls, operational procedures and risk management policies. Management of human capital including interviewing, selection, hiring, conducting performance reviews, disciplinary actions, workforce management scheduling. May be cross trained to assist with teller transactions as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
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Promote positive public image in the community and instill the Purpose, Mission and Values in the team and in support of the Truist culture.
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Drive the business development of the branch to deliver both strong team performance as well as strong individual performance through personal productivity, in the areas of Truist strategy including but not limited to Small Business, Mass Affluent, Community Heroes, and Integrated Relationship Management (IRM) partnership.
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Drive branch revenue through Small Business development and new client strategies. Drive the growth of Small Business expertise through branch routines of face-to-face appointments with clients, outbound calling, and prospecting as well as the growth of Mass Affluent through face-to-face appointments and outbound calling.
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Participation, as reviewed and approved in the market, in civic, government, professional, business, community affairs, associations and groups to prospect and develop new business through community involvement and building the Truist Brand.
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Responsible for successfully executing on the branch engagement routines by leading, growing, coaching and motivating teammates, to fulfill the Purpose Mission and Values for client’s financial success and team empowerment.
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Partnership with Integrated Relationship Management (IRM) and Operations partners. Partner with the area operations officer to ensure compliance with bank procedures, internal controls, risk management and the Truist Code of Ethics and ensuring that all required training is successfully completed by the entire team. Proactively collaborate with all IRM and key line of business partners to lead and promote One Team culture within branch through One Team/Business Partnerships.
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Responsible for human capital decisions including interviewing, selection, hiring, workforce scheduling, development planning, annual performance reviews, ratings, and performance counseling including disciplinary actions for all members of branch team.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and related training or experience.
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Two years of financial services and consumer/small business expertise or equivalent experience and/or performance
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One year of previous branch leadership or management experience
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Strong interpersonal, sales relationship and prioritization skills.
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Strong written and verbal skills.
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Must be SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act compliant within 30 days of employment in this role, including new or transfer of registration, and applicable NMLS background check.
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Ability to inspire, lead and coach others.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Business, Accounting, Finance or Banking
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Graduate of Internal Leadership Development Programs
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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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.