OPT Banking Manager Jobs
Banking Manager jobs on OPT are available at commercial banks, regional lenders, and financial services firms that routinely sponsor H-1B visas. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives you time to prove your value before your employer files for H-1B.
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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:
Responsible for providing client relationship management and investment banking services including strategic advisory services to corporate and private equity clients related to buyside and sellside M&A, debt and equity capital raising, designated by industry/sector. Industry coverage includes industrials, financial sponsors, consumer and retail, healthcare, financial institutions, energy, and technology, media and telecom. Senior investment banking professionals are expected, over time, to generate a balanced mix of M&A, debt and equity capital raising of $7 million to $30 million subject to the attributes of their sector coverage. In addition, senior investment banking professionals are expected to "sell the bank" by appropriately positioning the banks treasury and payment solutions product suite as well as floating rate and F/X, private wealth, insurance and other services. Senior investment banking professionals are also expected to serve the bank's corporate banking and commercial clients with strategic advisory and the aforementioned traditional investment banking services in partnership with the primary Commercial and Corporate Banking coverage professionals.
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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Works closely with senior CIB professionals
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Performs assigned duties with some independence, including but not limited to, due diligence, document processing, financial modeling, statistical analysis, research, and presentation development
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Serve as a member of merger and acquisition and capital raising transaction teams, providing credit underwriting support, drafting information memoranda, developing management and investor presentations
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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BA/BS degree
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Proven analytical ability and attention to detail
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Solid leadership and interpersonal skills
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Proven ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
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Strong written and oral communication skills
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1 year of related work experience since graduation from an undergraduate program
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of related work experience since graduation from an undergraduate program
The annual base salary for this position is $105,000
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 a Banking Manager
Target banks with H-1B sponsorship history
Large commercial banks and regional lenders file H-1B petitions regularly. Prioritizing employers with a proven track record means you're not having a sponsorship conversation from scratch when your OPT window closes.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
Finance and business degrees don't always qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before interviewing so you can accurately tell employers how long your OPT authorization lasts.
Lead with regulatory and compliance knowledge
Banking Manager roles require familiarity with BSA, AML, and federal lending regulations. Demonstrating this fluency in interviews signals you can contribute immediately, which strengthens the employer's case for sponsoring you.
Get your EAD in hand before your start date
Banking employers operate under strict I-9 compliance standards. Apply for your EAD at least 90 days before your program end date so you're never in a position where work authorization delays your onboarding.
Be transparent about your OPT timeline
Banking Manager hiring cycles can run three to six months. Be upfront about your OPT expiration date so employers can assess whether the timeline aligns with their H-1B filing window before extending an offer.
Highlight quantifiable portfolio and risk outcomes
Banks evaluate managers on loan performance, risk metrics, and team productivity. Concrete numbers from internships or prior roles make your application competitive and give sponsors a business case to justify the visa filing.
Banking Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Banking Manager on OPT?
Yes, F-1 students authorized for OPT can work as Banking Managers as long as the role is directly related to their field of study. Finance, economics, and business degrees typically satisfy this requirement. You'll need a valid EAD and must ensure the role is full-time to maintain your OPT status properly.
Do Banking Manager roles typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at large commercial banks, regional institutions, and financial holding companies that file H-1B petitions annually. The key is targeting employers with demonstrated sponsorship history rather than assuming all banking firms will sponsor. Migrate Mate's job listings filter for OPT-friendly and visa-sponsoring employers, making it easier to identify the right opportunities from the start.
Does a finance or business degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension in banking roles?
Not automatically. The STEM extension depends on your specific CIP code, not your job title or industry. Some quantitative finance and financial engineering programs qualify, but general business administration and management degrees typically do not. Verify your CIP code with your DSO and cross-reference the official STEM Designated Degree Program list before communicating your timeline to employers.
What counts as a related field for OPT purposes in a Banking Manager role?
USCIS requires that OPT employment be directly related to your major. For a Banking Manager role, degrees in finance, economics, accounting, business administration, or financial management generally satisfy this requirement. Roles involving credit analysis, portfolio oversight, or branch operations align well with these fields. If your degree is in an unrelated area, the connection may require a stronger justification.
How much of my OPT period can I spend job searching for Banking Manager positions?
F-1 students on post-completion OPT can accumulate up to 90 days of unemployment. That clock starts the day your OPT begins, not when you start applying. Banking Manager searches can take several months given the compliance-heavy hiring process, so beginning your search well before your program ends is the most practical approach.