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Business Banker roles sit squarely within specialty occupation territory, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with finance, economics, or business degrees. Your 12-month OPT window is enough time to prove value and position your employer to sponsor an H-1B visa. STEM OPT extension is not available for this role.
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At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for demonstrating excellent customer service in accordance with the U.S. Bank Core Values while serving as the primary Small Business Banking partner for assigned branches and relationships and providing comprehensive financial solutions to small businesses with annual revenues between $500K and $2.5 million. Typically supporting two to three branch locations, the Small Business Relationship Banker acts as a dedicated resource for branch teams, helping to address complex small business client needs and opportunities. The Small Business Relationship Banker builds and deepens client relationships through proactive outreach, structured discovery, consultative selling, and disciplined follow-through. The role translates financial information, cash-flow dynamics, client goals, operating cycle considerations, and risk indicators into practical guidance and solution recommendations.
This job requires outside prospecting and sales activities to grow revenue and achieve assigned financial targets and growth goals. The banker identifies stated and unstated client priorities, aligns products and services to growth, efficiency, and risk objectives, and clearly articulates value, trade-offs, and next steps. Solutions may include business deposit products, lending and credit products, treasury management, payment solutions, business credit cards, digital tools, cash-flow tools, and other appropriate small-business solutions.
The role actively develops internal and external relationships, collaborates with branch partners, centers of influence, clients, and other business line partners, and maintains relationship ownership and coordination through handoff, decision, follow-up, activation, usage, and demonstrated client value. Through regular engagement with assigned branches, the banker shares referral outcomes, successful sales and service practices, and insights on newly established small business relationships to strengthen partnership effectiveness and client growth opportunities. The banker balances acquisition, deepening, and service while maintaining strong CRM discipline and responsible banking practices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
- Typically three or more years of customer service, consultative sales and/or prospecting experience
PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable bank and branch policies, procedures and support systems
- Understanding of banking operations, product knowledge, sales, new business development, customer service/relations, and community relations
- Basic knowledge of cash flow management and business credit underwriting
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and can convey business recommendations in an effective manner
LOCATION EXPECTATIONS
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location for all scheduled work days. This position also requires two or more hours of driving per week.
COMPENSATION
Total compensation includes base compensation in addition to eligibility for incentives based on the employee’s production under the applicable incentive plan.
BENEFITS
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
- Basic term and optional term life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Pregnancy disability and parental leave
- 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
- Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
- Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
- Adoption assistance
- Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $30.76 - 37.60
U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
INTRODUCTION
At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for demonstrating excellent customer service in accordance with the U.S. Bank Core Values while serving as the primary Small Business Banking partner for assigned branches and relationships and providing comprehensive financial solutions to small businesses with annual revenues between $500K and $2.5 million. Typically supporting two to three branch locations, the Small Business Relationship Banker acts as a dedicated resource for branch teams, helping to address complex small business client needs and opportunities. The Small Business Relationship Banker builds and deepens client relationships through proactive outreach, structured discovery, consultative selling, and disciplined follow-through. The role translates financial information, cash-flow dynamics, client goals, operating cycle considerations, and risk indicators into practical guidance and solution recommendations.
This job requires outside prospecting and sales activities to grow revenue and achieve assigned financial targets and growth goals. The banker identifies stated and unstated client priorities, aligns products and services to growth, efficiency, and risk objectives, and clearly articulates value, trade-offs, and next steps. Solutions may include business deposit products, lending and credit products, treasury management, payment solutions, business credit cards, digital tools, cash-flow tools, and other appropriate small-business solutions.
The role actively develops internal and external relationships, collaborates with branch partners, centers of influence, clients, and other business line partners, and maintains relationship ownership and coordination through handoff, decision, follow-up, activation, usage, and demonstrated client value. Through regular engagement with assigned branches, the banker shares referral outcomes, successful sales and service practices, and insights on newly established small business relationships to strengthen partnership effectiveness and client growth opportunities. The banker balances acquisition, deepening, and service while maintaining strong CRM discipline and responsible banking practices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
- Typically three or more years of customer service, consultative sales and/or prospecting experience
PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable bank and branch policies, procedures and support systems
- Understanding of banking operations, product knowledge, sales, new business development, customer service/relations, and community relations
- Basic knowledge of cash flow management and business credit underwriting
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and can convey business recommendations in an effective manner
LOCATION EXPECTATIONS
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location for all scheduled work days. This position also requires two or more hours of driving per week.
COMPENSATION
Total compensation includes base compensation in addition to eligibility for incentives based on the employee’s production under the applicable incentive plan.
BENEFITS
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
- Basic term and optional term life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Pregnancy disability and parental leave
- 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
- Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
- Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
- Adoption assistance
- Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $30.76 - 37.60
U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Business Banker
Target regional and community banks
Large national banks have rigid HR processes that often screen out OPT candidates early. Regional and community banks make hiring decisions faster and are more likely to sponsor if you demonstrate clear value to their business portfolio.
Quantify your client relationship experience
Business Banker roles require demonstrated relationship management skills. Highlight specific portfolio sizes, client acquisition numbers, or loan volumes from internships or part-time roles. Concrete figures make you a stronger candidate than abstract claims about teamwork.
Get your FINRA SIE exam done before applying
Passing the Securities Industry Essentials exam before you start your job search signals seriousness and reduces employer onboarding costs. Many Business Banker roles require it anyway, and having it completed removes one barrier to sponsorship conversations.
Raise sponsorship early, not at the offer stage
Waiting until you have an offer to mention OPT authorization puts employers in an uncomfortable position. Mention your work authorization status and H-1B visa sponsorship timeline in the second interview, not after they have already made a decision.
Focus applications on banks with prior H-1B history
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over immigration concerns. Research public OFLC disclosure data to identify which financial institutions have a track record of sponsoring.
Frame your international background as a business development asset
Many regional banks actively seek to grow small business lending in immigrant communities. Your language skills, cultural knowledge, and international network can directly support their growth goals, making you a stronger hire and a clearer sponsorship case.
Business Banker OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Business Banker on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Business Banker roles qualify as specialty occupations under OPT because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field. Your OPT employment authorization card serves as proof of work authorization. Make sure your role aligns with your degree field, as USCIS can scrutinize mismatches during any future H-1B petition.
Is a Business Banker role eligible for the STEM OPT extension?
No. Business Banker positions fall under finance and banking, not a STEM-designated field of study. You are limited to the standard 12-month OPT period unless your degree is in a STEM-classified discipline such as financial engineering or computational finance. If your degree does qualify as STEM, confirm the CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
How much time do I realistically have to secure H-1B sponsorship as a Business Banker on OPT?
With a 12-month OPT window, your employer needs to file your H-1B registration in March of your OPT year for an October 1 start date. That means you need a sponsoring employer committed to filing within roughly six months of starting. If you begin OPT in the fall, timing is tighter. Plan your job search and sponsorship conversation accordingly.
Do banks typically sponsor H-1B visas for Business Bankers?
Sponsorship varies significantly by institution size and hiring strategy. Large banks including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo have established immigration programs and sponsor regularly. Smaller regional banks are less consistent but not uncommon. You can browse Business Banker roles with sponsorship history on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for employers open to OPT and H-1B candidates.
What happens to my OPT status if I lose my Business Banker job?
F-1 OPT allows a cumulative 90 days of unemployment during your authorization period. If you lose your position, that grace period begins immediately. You are not required to report unemployment to USCIS, but your DSO must be kept informed. Finding a new qualifying role before you hit 90 total unemployment days is essential to maintaining valid status.