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Real estate jobs on OPT span brokerage support, property management, market analysis, and transaction coordination. Most roles require active work authorization, and STEM OPT extensions are rare in this field. Your 12-month standard OPT window gives you enough runway to establish yourself and pursue long-term sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsThank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Real Estate Corporate Banking Associate is directly involved in the design, origination, structuring, and execution of loan commitments, loan syndications, and capital markets products and services for existing and prospective REIT/Fund clients. Associates also assist in the cultivation of client relationships by conducting research, staying abreast of client and industry trends, and participating in industry and client related strategic and tactical planning. This includes participation in client meetings, due diligence visits, and other client interactions during which they gain exposure to key executives and senior bankers. The associate operates in a cross-functional capacity performing credit and underwriting analysis regularly in addition to coverage support. Additionally, the associate supports efforts to identify and mitigate risk in existing and proposed credit products. This role will analyze new real estate banking credit opportunities, underwrite new or renewed credit exposure, and manage a portfolio of loans and other credit relationships in conjunction with the aligned manager.
Primary Responsibilities
- Understands client needs and identifies Regions’ products and services or complex, actionable ideas that can help clients achieve their goals
- Develops and maintains detailed financial models to value REIT/Fund companies and depict projected financial results
- Collects, reviews, and documents receipt of financial statements, covenant compliance, and additional segment specific deliverables while ensuring credit files are current and complete
- Supports senior bankers proactively in their relationship responsibilities, including actively engaging with current and prospective clients, analyzing relationship profitability and generating new ideas to grow that profitability
- Maintains proprietary databases through monitoring news, current events, transactions, and financial information for clients, prospects, and other industry participants
- Frequently assists in preparation of written material, including pitches, proposals, client materials and associated supporting analyses with limited supervision
- Prepares and documents the financial analysis for renewal and/or credit servicing documents, and elevates findings to the Credit Products Specialist for further review of potential increased risk
- Provides expert service with a high sense of urgency in the coordination between the coverage team of bankers and Credit Products partners to ensure alignment with our mission of delivering the whole bank to the client with speed, certainty, and creativity
- Supports both coverage and credit products in the areas of client prospecting, transaction screening memos, underwriting and transaction closing, and portfolio management
- Completes functions associated with closing including review of coding and loan documents, formulation of commitment letters and closing memos, coordination with fulfillment, etc.
- Conducts ongoing monitoring which includes but is not limited to the completion of benchmark testings, electronic credit file maintenance, and the ongoing review and analysis of metrics
- Validates that the risk rating remains acceptable and proactively identifies risk rating changes with oversight from CPA II/Credit Products Specialist and in partnership with Coverage and Credit Risk partners
- Participates in the recruitment, development, training, and oversight of junior resources
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. This position is incentive eligible.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field with a proven record of high achievement and three (3) years of relevant work experience
- Formal credit training
Preferences
- Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
Skills And Competencies
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills
- Energetic and creative self-starter with willingness to take on and successfully manage significant and multiple responsibilities
- Effectively prioritizes and completes work that is assigned from both coverage and credit products reporting lines
- Strong sense of personal accountability with a results orientation as part of a collaborative team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task under pressure
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.
Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
- Minimum Job Range Target: $94,012.38 USD
- Median: $125,307.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans
This role is eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive plan. Employees have the potential to receive a discretionary award based on performance against defined metrics and goals.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
Charlotte Uptown
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Real Estate Corporate Banking Associate is directly involved in the design, origination, structuring, and execution of loan commitments, loan syndications, and capital markets products and services for existing and prospective REIT/Fund clients. Associates also assist in the cultivation of client relationships by conducting research, staying abreast of client and industry trends, and participating in industry and client related strategic and tactical planning. This includes participation in client meetings, due diligence visits, and other client interactions during which they gain exposure to key executives and senior bankers. The associate operates in a cross-functional capacity performing credit and underwriting analysis regularly in addition to coverage support. Additionally, the associate supports efforts to identify and mitigate risk in existing and proposed credit products. This role will analyze new real estate banking credit opportunities, underwrite new or renewed credit exposure, and manage a portfolio of loans and other credit relationships in conjunction with the aligned manager.
Primary Responsibilities
- Understands client needs and identifies Regions’ products and services or complex, actionable ideas that can help clients achieve their goals
- Develops and maintains detailed financial models to value REIT/Fund companies and depict projected financial results
- Collects, reviews, and documents receipt of financial statements, covenant compliance, and additional segment specific deliverables while ensuring credit files are current and complete
- Supports senior bankers proactively in their relationship responsibilities, including actively engaging with current and prospective clients, analyzing relationship profitability and generating new ideas to grow that profitability
- Maintains proprietary databases through monitoring news, current events, transactions, and financial information for clients, prospects, and other industry participants
- Frequently assists in preparation of written material, including pitches, proposals, client materials and associated supporting analyses with limited supervision
- Prepares and documents the financial analysis for renewal and/or credit servicing documents, and elevates findings to the Credit Products Specialist for further review of potential increased risk
- Provides expert service with a high sense of urgency in the coordination between the coverage team of bankers and Credit Products partners to ensure alignment with our mission of delivering the whole bank to the client with speed, certainty, and creativity
- Supports both coverage and credit products in the areas of client prospecting, transaction screening memos, underwriting and transaction closing, and portfolio management
- Completes functions associated with closing including review of coding and loan documents, formulation of commitment letters and closing memos, coordination with fulfillment, etc.
- Conducts ongoing monitoring which includes but is not limited to the completion of benchmark testings, electronic credit file maintenance, and the ongoing review and analysis of metrics
- Validates that the risk rating remains acceptable and proactively identifies risk rating changes with oversight from CPA II/Credit Products Specialist and in partnership with Coverage and Credit Risk partners
- Participates in the recruitment, development, training, and oversight of junior resources
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. This position is incentive eligible.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field with a proven record of high achievement and three (3) years of relevant work experience
- Formal credit training
Preferences
- Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
Skills And Competencies
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills
- Energetic and creative self-starter with willingness to take on and successfully manage significant and multiple responsibilities
- Effectively prioritizes and completes work that is assigned from both coverage and credit products reporting lines
- Strong sense of personal accountability with a results orientation as part of a collaborative team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task under pressure
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.
Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
- Minimum Job Range Target: $94,012.38 USD
- Median: $125,307.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans
This role is eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive plan. Employees have the potential to receive a discretionary award based on performance against defined metrics and goals.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
Charlotte Uptown
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Real Estate
Target roles with a clear degree connection
Your OPT must be directly related to your major. A finance or business degree supports analyst and acquisitions roles. An urban planning degree fits property development. Matching your major to the role protects your authorization and strengthens future sponsorship cases.
Focus on corporate real estate over individual brokerage
Large commercial firms, REITs, and property management companies are far more likely to sponsor visas than independent brokers. These employers have HR infrastructure and prior experience navigating H-1B visa petitions, making them more realistic sponsorship candidates after your OPT concludes.
Avoid commission-only structures on OPT
Commission-only roles create authorization risk. Your OPT requires paid, qualifying employment. Salaried or guaranteed-draw positions at established firms provide the documented employment history you need for status maintenance and any future visa sponsorship petition.
Track your OPT end date against licensing timelines
Many real estate roles eventually require a state license, which can take several months to obtain. Plan your exam and application timeline so licensing doesn't conflict with OPT expiration or any H-1B cap-subject filing window you're working toward.
Build relationships with employers who have filed LCAs before
Employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications have already navigated the process. Prioritizing these firms when applying signals that sponsorship won't be a brand-new operational burden, which meaningfully increases the likelihood of a positive conversation.
Frame your international background as a business asset
Real estate firms active in cross-border investment or serving international buyer markets genuinely value multilingual professionals. Positioning your background as client-facing value, not just cultural familiarity, gives employers a concrete business reason to invest in your long-term sponsorship.
Real Estate OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do real estate jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. Positions in property analysis, asset management, real estate finance, or transaction coordination typically qualify for students with degrees in business, finance, economics, or urban planning. Commission-only sales roles at independent brokerages can be harder to document as qualifying employment, so salaried positions at established firms are lower risk.
Are real estate jobs STEM OPT eligible?
Most real estate roles are not STEM OPT eligible because the field itself is not on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list. However, if your degree is in a STEM field, such as data science or computer science, and you're applying for a real estate technology or quantitative analytics role at a qualifying employer, STEM OPT may apply. Confirm your degree CIP code with your DSO before relying on a 24-month extension.
Will real estate employers sponsor an H-1B after OPT?
Sponsorship is most realistic at commercial real estate firms, REITs, property management companies, and real estate investment arms of larger financial institutions. Independent brokerages almost never sponsor. Roles in acquisitions, asset management, real estate finance, and market research are more likely to qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B standards than general leasing or sales agent positions. You can browse sponsorship-friendly real estate employers on Migrate Mate.
Can I work as a real estate agent on OPT?
You can work in a real estate agent capacity on OPT if the role is salaried, directly related to your degree, and with an eligible employer. However, purely commission-based independent contractor arrangements are problematic for OPT compliance. State licensing requirements also apply regardless of your immigration status. Consult your DSO about how your specific arrangement will be documented before accepting an offer.
What types of real estate roles are most common for OPT students?
OPT students most commonly enter real estate through analyst roles at investment firms, financial modeling positions at REITs, market research at commercial brokerages, and property management support at large residential operators. These roles align well with business, finance, and economics degrees, carry a lower risk of compliance issues compared to commission-based sales positions, and appear more frequently among employers with prior H-1B sponsorship history.