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Customer Onboarding Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in business, communications, or information systems. Most positions qualify under standard OPT work authorization. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field and the employer's use of technology in the role.
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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 Wholesale Payments Onboarding Project Manager I is directly responsible and accountable for coordinating and leading mid- to large-sized and moderately complex implementations from initiation through completion. Their overarching goal is to provide a best-in-class client experience, enabling Truist to achieve our vision and improve revenue realization.
The Wholesale Payments Onboarding Project Manager I applies high-level knowledge of project management disciplines, along with technical and product knowledge related to Wholesale Payments solutions, to plan, monitor, and manage client implementations. Work requires the ability to execute on project management tasks plus a detailed understanding of complex Wholesale Payment solutions, business segments, industry verticals, and Truist overall. This role is recognized as an expert within the organization and as someone who can solve complex problems.
The Wholesale Payments Onboarding Project Manager I understands the technical and business process steps, roles of key partners and stakeholders, and has the oversight to manage the client and teammates through complex implementations to ensure timely and accurate implementations. They will have excellent communication, documentation, project management and organization skills. This role partners with the Wholesale Payments Advisor to drive best-in-class client experiences. Work is generally independent and self-directed, with guidance in only the most complex situations.
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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Leads or coordinates project planning activities for mid-sized, less-complex clients, prospects, accounts, projects, or internal relationships.
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Provides direct communication and interaction with clients and other personnel regarding all aspects of implementation efforts.
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Routinely uses significant judgement on moderate to complex business problems.
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Defines problems and scope parameters, organizes project teams, assigns individual responsibilities, develops project schedules and milestones, identifies structures of authority and processes for decision making, and determines resource requirements.
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Understands and articulates the expectations for the project deliverable/s and ensures shared understanding within the team and client.
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Establishes and maintains relationships with all stakeholders and manages resources throughout the entire project.
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Demonstrates experienced understanding of business line and a basic understanding of the overall firm.
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Meets sometimes less-clearly defined demands and influences junior colleagues.
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Measures project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
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Reports on the status of projects including milestones, deliverables, and plan to all project team members including the client and the client’s deal/coverage team.
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Troubleshoots and manages activities to ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards.
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Performs risk management to minimize project risks.
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Influences timelines, expectations, and proactively negotiates across departments and sometimes functional management.
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Uses appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and client impact.
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Creates and maintains project documentation.
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 in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
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Five or more years progressive related experience in either a consulting, project management or process improvement related role.
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Strong level understanding of project management framework and methodologies.
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Expert-level verbal and written client communication skills including the ability to be proactive and adapt messaging based on the audience.
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Ability to manage and negotiate with clients and vendor and alliance relationships.
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Proven leadership in the implementation of complex projects, issue resolution, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
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The ability to communicate with and influence others, conduct difficult negotiations and manage to stringent timelines for project deliverables.
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Strong risk management skills.
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Demonstrated advanced understanding of business, resources, priorities, needs and policies.
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Proven ability to make decisions under pressure and bring clarity to ambiguous assignments.
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Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time, delegate and problem-solve.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Certification in either Project Management Professional (PMP) or Treasury Management Professional certification (CTP)
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Certification in Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement, facilitation, and project management methodologies.
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Experience in Wholesale Solutions or cash management environment.
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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Lead with your communication skills
Customer onboarding is fundamentally about clear communication and relationship building. Highlight experience explaining complex processes to non-technical users, whether from internships, campus roles, or coursework projects. Hiring managers prioritize this over technical credentials.
Know your OPT authorization window upfront
Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization. If your degree is in information systems, computer science, or a related STEM field, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM extension. Know your timeline before interviews so you can answer questions confidently.
Target SaaS and tech companies first
Software-as-a-service companies hire onboarding specialists at high volume and are more experienced with OPT work authorization than traditional industries. Companies like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Zendesk regularly bring on OPT candidates for customer-facing implementation roles.
Frame your international background as an asset
Many onboarding teams serve global customers. Your cross-cultural communication experience and multilingual ability, if applicable, are genuine differentiators. Make this explicit in your cover letter rather than leaving hiring managers to infer it from your background.
Apply before your OPT start date
Start applying at least 60 to 90 days before your OPT authorization begins. Most onboarding roles have standard hiring timelines, but some companies need time to run background checks and align start dates with your EAD card effective date.
Search for roles that qualify for STEM OPT extension
If H-1B visa sponsorship is your long-term goal, prioritize employers already set up for it. Browse Migrate Mate to filter for companies with active OPT and visa sponsorship history, which reduces the risk of losing work authorization before sponsorship becomes possible.
Customer Onboarding Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Customer Onboarding Specialist on OPT?
Yes. Customer Onboarding Specialist roles are considered professional employment and qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization, provided the position is directly related to your field of study. Degrees in business, communications, marketing, information systems, or computer science commonly satisfy this requirement. Confirm the connection with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Do Customer Onboarding Specialist jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on two things: your degree and the employer's E-Verify enrollment. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as information systems, computer science, or management information systems, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. The job title alone does not determine eligibility. Your DSO must recommend the extension in SEVIS.
What kinds of employers hire OPT students for onboarding roles?
SaaS companies, enterprise software firms, and tech-enabled services companies are the most active employers for this role type. They hire onboarding specialists to support product implementation and customer success at scale, and many already have HR processes in place for OPT work authorization. You can browse verified OPT-friendly employers offering these roles on Migrate Mate.
Do I need to disclose my OPT status when applying?
You are not legally required to disclose immigration status on a job application, but employers will ask about your work authorization. Be prepared to confirm that you have OPT work authorization and, if applicable, that you are eligible for a STEM extension. Proactively mentioning your authorization timeline during interviews builds trust and prevents surprises during the offer stage.
What happens to my work authorization if my onboarding job ends before my OPT expires?
If your employment ends before your OPT expiration date, you enter a 60-day grace period. During this window, you can seek new employment in your field of study. If you find a new Customer Onboarding Specialist role within those 60 days that qualifies under your degree, you can continue on OPT. If you do not, you must leave the U.S. or change to another visa status.