OPT Commercial Analyst Jobs
Commercial Analyst jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in business, finance, economics, or data analytics. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations under standard OPT work authorization, and employers in this space regularly sponsor H-1B visas, making it a viable long-term path.
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1301 Avenue of the Americas, New York New York
This position is Hybrid 3 days in office. Location is either New York, NY or Hudson Valley, NY depending on selected individuals' location.
Job Summary
The Commercial Analyst functions as part of a relationship team and works collaboratively to support sales and credit functions of the bank. Core responsibilities include working with relationship managers to create pitch materials for prospects and managing all functions of the lending process for relationships less than $10 million in credit commitments. This includes sales team support, client due diligence and managing the credit approval process to ensure timeliness, quality and the data integrity of all documentation and system of record information.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with relationship managers, loan closers, and underwriters to identify and respond to client requirements as a member of the deal team for credit commitments less than $10 million.
- Create pitch materials for all prospects and/or clients, regardless of credit commitment amount.
- Lead and/or participate in due diligence meetings for in-depth understanding of clients’ business, management teams and industry sector.
- Review loan requests under $10 million in credit commitments to determine required business documents and financial statements needed for loan approval; collect and upload items to Salesforce, utilizing the bank’s secure document collection portal as appropriate.
- Complete related lending tasks such as requesting and reviewing financial statement spreads, preparing a Return on Equity (ROE) analysis.
- Prepare preflight memo for discussion with deal team, focusing on accuracy of loan request details.
- Complete data entry in nCino for new loan requests/renewals/modifications and submit requests for underwriting.
- Review final credit approval memos for accuracy and engage with loan closers or outside counsel for preparation of loan documentation.
- Review loan documentation to ensure all terms are consistent with the credit approval memo (e.g. interest rates, covenant definitions, etc.).
- Ensure all waiver, amendment, and extension requests are properly approved and saved appropriately.
- Work with Credit Surveillance team to ensure interim and annual relationship reviews are completed accurately.
- Perform annual portfolio data integrity reviews to ensure systems of record (e.g., Salesforce, nCino, Hogan, LIQ) accurately reflect risk ratings, loan booking data and any other related borrower information.
- Take proactive approach in early identification of deteriorating credits and other potential credit concerns, such as change in borrower ownership or wherewithal, by communicating those concerns to risk partners.
- Work with bank examiners and internal credit reviewers to validate credit quality and integrity of the credit process.
- Take proactive approach to ongoing portfolio management of client relationships, including timely collection of borrower financial statements using the bank’s secure document collection portal, ensuring loans/lines are renewed and/or extended timely, and internal risk rating findings are properly remediated and managed.
- Assist in training and developing new Commercial Analysts.
- Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, Finance or a related field or equivalent work experience. (required)
Experience Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of commercial banking experience (e.g., credit structuring & analysis, sales functions, risk assessment, knowledge of commercial banking products, services & technology) (required)
- Minimum 1 year working in Credit Structuring & Financial Analysis (required)
- Ability to manage workflow and complex commercial banking deals (required)
- Ability to manage stress and competing priorities (required)
- Minimum 1 year Commercial Middle Market Underwriting and Financial Analysis (preferred)
Tactical Skills
- Formal credit training strongly preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Applicable systems may include – Key proprietary systems e.g. Salesforce, nCino, SharePoint
- Ability to meet timelines and perform multiple tasks
Practical Skills
- Business Acumen
- Oral & Written Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Risk Management
Core Competencies
- All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.
Physical Demands
- General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.
Driving Requirements
- Ability to occasionally operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $71,000.00 - $122,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 05/31/2026
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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Location:
1301 Avenue of the Americas, New York New York
This position is Hybrid 3 days in office. Location is either New York, NY or Hudson Valley, NY depending on selected individuals' location.
Job Summary
The Commercial Analyst functions as part of a relationship team and works collaboratively to support sales and credit functions of the bank. Core responsibilities include working with relationship managers to create pitch materials for prospects and managing all functions of the lending process for relationships less than $10 million in credit commitments. This includes sales team support, client due diligence and managing the credit approval process to ensure timeliness, quality and the data integrity of all documentation and system of record information.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with relationship managers, loan closers, and underwriters to identify and respond to client requirements as a member of the deal team for credit commitments less than $10 million.
- Create pitch materials for all prospects and/or clients, regardless of credit commitment amount.
- Lead and/or participate in due diligence meetings for in-depth understanding of clients’ business, management teams and industry sector.
- Review loan requests under $10 million in credit commitments to determine required business documents and financial statements needed for loan approval; collect and upload items to Salesforce, utilizing the bank’s secure document collection portal as appropriate.
- Complete related lending tasks such as requesting and reviewing financial statement spreads, preparing a Return on Equity (ROE) analysis.
- Prepare preflight memo for discussion with deal team, focusing on accuracy of loan request details.
- Complete data entry in nCino for new loan requests/renewals/modifications and submit requests for underwriting.
- Review final credit approval memos for accuracy and engage with loan closers or outside counsel for preparation of loan documentation.
- Review loan documentation to ensure all terms are consistent with the credit approval memo (e.g. interest rates, covenant definitions, etc.).
- Ensure all waiver, amendment, and extension requests are properly approved and saved appropriately.
- Work with Credit Surveillance team to ensure interim and annual relationship reviews are completed accurately.
- Perform annual portfolio data integrity reviews to ensure systems of record (e.g., Salesforce, nCino, Hogan, LIQ) accurately reflect risk ratings, loan booking data and any other related borrower information.
- Take proactive approach in early identification of deteriorating credits and other potential credit concerns, such as change in borrower ownership or wherewithal, by communicating those concerns to risk partners.
- Work with bank examiners and internal credit reviewers to validate credit quality and integrity of the credit process.
- Take proactive approach to ongoing portfolio management of client relationships, including timely collection of borrower financial statements using the bank’s secure document collection portal, ensuring loans/lines are renewed and/or extended timely, and internal risk rating findings are properly remediated and managed.
- Assist in training and developing new Commercial Analysts.
- Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, Finance or a related field or equivalent work experience. (required)
Experience Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of commercial banking experience (e.g., credit structuring & analysis, sales functions, risk assessment, knowledge of commercial banking products, services & technology) (required)
- Minimum 1 year working in Credit Structuring & Financial Analysis (required)
- Ability to manage workflow and complex commercial banking deals (required)
- Ability to manage stress and competing priorities (required)
- Minimum 1 year Commercial Middle Market Underwriting and Financial Analysis (preferred)
Tactical Skills
- Formal credit training strongly preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Applicable systems may include – Key proprietary systems e.g. Salesforce, nCino, SharePoint
- Ability to meet timelines and perform multiple tasks
Practical Skills
- Business Acumen
- Oral & Written Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Risk Management
Core Competencies
- All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.
Physical Demands
- General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.
Driving Requirements
- Ability to occasionally operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $71,000.00 - $122,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 05/31/2026
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Commercial Analyst
Target industries with high H-1B sponsorship rates
Technology, financial services, and consulting firms file H-1B petitions for Commercial Analysts far more consistently than retail or nonprofit employers. Filtering by industry before applying saves time and focuses your effort where sponsorship is realistic.
Lead with your quantitative skills in applications
Commercial Analyst roles center on financial modeling, pricing analysis, and forecasting. Highlighting specific tools like SQL, Excel, or Python signals you can contribute immediately, which matters to employers weighing the overhead of OPT sponsorship paperwork.
Apply before your OPT start date whenever possible
Many employers avoid candidates whose OPT hasn't started yet. Applying two to three months before authorization begins gives hiring managers a realistic hiring timeline and removes a common early-stage objection to moving forward with your application.
Address OPT clearly in your cover letter
State your OPT authorization period and STEM extension eligibility upfront. Employers unfamiliar with OPT often assume the process is complex. A brief, confident explanation reduces friction and prevents your application from being screened out unnecessarily.
Prioritize employers who have sponsored before
Companies with a track record of sponsoring analysts understand the H-1B process and have legal infrastructure in place. Past sponsorship behavior is the strongest indicator that a company will sponsor again when your OPT period ends.
Use your STEM OPT extension as a negotiating asset
If your degree is in a STEM field, your 24-month STEM extension gives employers a three-year total window before H-1B sponsorship is required. Frame this proactively in interviews to reduce perceived risk and extend your hiring appeal.
Commercial Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Commercial Analyst on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Commercial Analyst roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as finance, economics, or business analytics. As long as your degree aligns with the role's responsibilities, F-1 OPT work authorization covers this position without any additional employer filing required upfront.
Do Commercial Analyst jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at mid-to-large employers in technology, financial services, and management consulting. Commercial Analysts with strong quantitative skills and demonstrated business impact are among the more sponsorable profiles in the analyst category. Searching on Migrate Mate filters for employers with active sponsorship history, which narrows your options to companies most likely to support the transition.
Does a STEM degree help when applying for Commercial Analyst roles on OPT?
Yes, in two ways. First, a STEM degree in fields like data science, applied mathematics, or engineering qualifies you for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you a total of three years of work authorization. Second, many Commercial Analyst roles increasingly require data and modeling skills, so a STEM background makes you a stronger candidate on the merits as well.
What degree fields are most relevant for Commercial Analyst OPT roles?
Finance, economics, business analytics, statistics, and accounting are the most common educational backgrounds. Some employers also hire from industrial engineering or applied mathematics programs, especially for roles with heavy pricing or operational analysis components. The key requirement is that your degree field maintains a direct and logical connection to the specific analytical responsibilities described in the job.
How early should I start applying for Commercial Analyst jobs during OPT?
Start applying two to three months before your OPT authorization begins. Hiring timelines for analyst roles at structured companies often run four to eight weeks from first interview to offer. Starting early ensures your start date aligns with employer timelines and avoids the common issue of employers declining candidates whose authorization hasn't yet activated.