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Banking roles in the U.S. are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in finance, economics, or accounting. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, supporting H-1B sponsorship later. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives you real runway to prove your value.
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Branch Banking Assistant Leader
Location
Pontiac, MI 48340
Job Summary
The Branch Banking Assistant Leader drives branch revenue growth, operational integrity and client experience excellence, with a focus on reputational success in the community.
Job Responsibilities:
Business Performance: Drive market growth of primary client relationships and achieve growth targets in financial performance (deposits, loans, and non-interest income). Actively seek and deliver the right client introductions to the right team member(s) to achieve growth targets and execute successful sales initiative.
Sales Leadership and Coaching: Support in the coaching, development and mentorship of the team members. Actively support the execution of partner produced sales and marketing initiatives. Reinforce training, development and coaching to branch teams on our mission and how to effectively engage in our broader communities and customers to deliver against our performance targets. Responsible for assisting the Branch Banking Leader with talent management functions including: employment, performance evaluations, staff development/training, disciplinary actions, succession planning and ensuring all staff comply with compliance requirements.
Client Experience: Deliver client engagement and education using the tools and systems available. Foster a culture focused on providing an exceptional client experience with a commitment to delivering on our mission and purpose.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate reputational, regulatory, employee and client risks by helping team members understand and adhere to all applicable bank policies and regulations. Meet operational excellence standards.
Responsible for talent management functions including: employment, performance evaluations, staff development/training, disciplinary actions, succession planning and ensuring all staff comply with compliance requirements.
ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required. Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings. Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Education level required: High School / High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) / Foreign Equivalent
Minimum experience required: 2+ Years of branch sales experience
May require National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) registration under the terms of the S.A.F.E. Act of 2008 and Regulation
Experience with a variety of banking products.
Experience with banking risk management.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education level preferred: Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) or equivalent experience.
4+ years of branch banking and/or financial institution sales experience.
Experience in a leadership role.
Job Competencies:
Creating Diverse and Cohesive Teams
Education, Coaching and Teaching
Creating followship
Objectively evaluating talent
Creating accountability
Demonstrates a strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders by communicating clearly, engaging in proactive collaboration, and leveraging cross functional insights. Aligns relationship building efforts with enterprise goals to accelerate performance and drive strategic results.
Builds trusted client relationships, whether internal or external, by identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions to enhance the overall client experience.
Fosters or supports a positive work culture and productive work environment, displaying importance of effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.
Physical demands (ADA): The job requires a moderate degree of physical exertion and stamina such as standing, sitting, walking, driving or infrequent lifting.
Flagstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Flagstar provides teammates access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: Benefits | Flagstar Bank
Position Title
Branch Banking Assistant Leader
Location
Pontiac, MI 48340
Job Summary
The Branch Banking Assistant Leader drives branch revenue growth, operational integrity and client experience excellence, with a focus on reputational success in the community.
Job Responsibilities:
Business Performance: Drive market growth of primary client relationships and achieve growth targets in financial performance (deposits, loans, and non-interest income). Actively seek and deliver the right client introductions to the right team member(s) to achieve growth targets and execute successful sales initiative.
Sales Leadership and Coaching: Support in the coaching, development and mentorship of the team members. Actively support the execution of partner produced sales and marketing initiatives. Reinforce training, development and coaching to branch teams on our mission and how to effectively engage in our broader communities and customers to deliver against our performance targets. Responsible for assisting the Branch Banking Leader with talent management functions including: employment, performance evaluations, staff development/training, disciplinary actions, succession planning and ensuring all staff comply with compliance requirements.
Client Experience: Deliver client engagement and education using the tools and systems available. Foster a culture focused on providing an exceptional client experience with a commitment to delivering on our mission and purpose.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate reputational, regulatory, employee and client risks by helping team members understand and adhere to all applicable bank policies and regulations. Meet operational excellence standards.
Responsible for talent management functions including: employment, performance evaluations, staff development/training, disciplinary actions, succession planning and ensuring all staff comply with compliance requirements.
ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required. Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings. Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Education level required: High School / High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) / Foreign Equivalent
Minimum experience required: 2+ Years of branch sales experience
May require National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) registration under the terms of the S.A.F.E. Act of 2008 and Regulation
Experience with a variety of banking products.
Experience with banking risk management.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education level preferred: Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) or equivalent experience.
4+ years of branch banking and/or financial institution sales experience.
Experience in a leadership role.
Job Competencies:
Creating Diverse and Cohesive Teams
Education, Coaching and Teaching
Creating followship
Objectively evaluating talent
Creating accountability
Demonstrates a strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders by communicating clearly, engaging in proactive collaboration, and leveraging cross functional insights. Aligns relationship building efforts with enterprise goals to accelerate performance and drive strategic results.
Builds trusted client relationships, whether internal or external, by identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions to enhance the overall client experience.
Fosters or supports a positive work culture and productive work environment, displaying importance of effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.
Physical demands (ADA): The job requires a moderate degree of physical exertion and stamina such as standing, sitting, walking, driving or infrequent lifting.
Flagstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Flagstar provides teammates access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: Benefits | Flagstar Bank
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Banking
Confirm your degree qualifies your role as a specialty occupation
Banking roles like financial analyst, credit analyst, and compliance officer typically require a specific degree field. Make sure your finance, economics, or accounting degree directly supports the role title you're applying for to strengthen future H-1B petitions.
Disclose your OPT status clearly and early
Tell recruiters your authorization type and end date upfront. Banking employers with compliance cultures appreciate transparency, and it filters out firms unwilling to sponsor before you invest time in their interview process.
Understand which banking roles qualify for STEM OPT extension
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like financial mathematics or quantitative finance, roles involving data analysis or financial modeling may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying.
Build relationships with compliance and HR contacts at target firms
Banking HR teams make sponsorship decisions, not just hiring managers. Connecting with people who understand their firm's immigration process helps you surface opportunities and get honest answers about whether sponsorship is realistically on the table.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Can I work in banking on OPT without additional authorization?
Yes, your OPT EAD card authorizes you to work for any banking employer in a role related to your degree field. You don't need employer sponsorship to start working. The key requirement is that your banking role must be directly related to your major area of study, which finance, economics, or accounting degrees typically satisfy for analyst and compliance roles.
Do banking employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for OPT workers?
Major banks and financial institutions are among the most active H-1B sponsors in the U.S. Firms like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup file hundreds of H-1B petitions annually. Smaller regional banks sponsor less frequently, so it's worth confirming a firm's sponsorship history before accepting an offer if long-term authorization matters to you.
Where can I find banking jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate lists banking roles from employers familiar with OPT hiring and visa sponsorship. Filtering by visa-friendly employers saves you time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 students navigating OPT, so the listings are relevant to your authorization type.
Does my banking job need to be full-time during OPT?
USCIS requires OPT employment to be at least 20 hours per week. Most banking roles are full-time positions, which satisfies this requirement comfortably. If you're in a part-time contract or rotational role during OPT, track your hours carefully and report any employer changes to your DSO within 10 days to keep your SEVIS record current.
Can I work for a bank overseas while on OPT?
No. OPT authorizes employment inside the United States only. If a banking employer assigns you to an overseas office or remote work based outside the U.S., that work does not count toward your OPT and could jeopardize your status. All employment must occur within the U.S., and your role must relate directly to your degree field.
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