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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 Relationship Banker II is responsible for meeting with customers and prospects both in person and on the phone to determine their financial needs, and meeting those needs by proactively offering appropriate products, services, and guidance to achieve their financial goals. This role offers an exciting opportunity for candidates with retail or sales experience that are interested in beginning a career with opportunities for growth, development, and upward mobility.
Regions' mission is to make life better for our customers and communities, and we are looking for candidates committed to helping customers reach their financial goals by understanding and meeting customer needs. The successful candidate should be individually driven and competitive, as well as motivated to work as a team to achieve a common goal. This requires a candidate who excels at identifying customer needs and possesses strong communication skills.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Achieves branch targets and goals by identifying customer needs and providing appropriate guidance and perspective about Regions’ solutions
- Conducts outbound phone calls using generated customer and prospect lead lists to expand existing customer relationships and acquire new ones
- Educates and advises customers on Regions’ Consumer and Business products and services, including all loan and deposit types
- Educates customers on emerging technology and digital solutions such as mobile, online, and ATM offerings, all designed to make banking easier
- Provides a consistent optimal customer experience, which may consist of sharing responsibility for greeting customers and processing transactions to ensure customers bank when, where, and how they choose
- Owns and resolves customer issues
- Refers customers to an internal team of experts when complex financial goals and needs are recognized
- Follows all bank processes and procedures and adheres to applicable laws and regulations, including completing duties delegated and assigned by the Branch Manager; as a member of the branch team, ensures sound banking practices, including managing, identifying and reporting operational risks
This position requires the tracking of time for hours worked in excess of 40 per week and is eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
This position is incentive eligible.
This position requires registration with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS). Please refer to https://fedregistry.nationwidelicensingsystem.org for more information.
REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to work Saturdays as needed
- Ability to handle cash and process cash transactions
- Ability to communicate in person, on the phone, and through electronic channels
- Ability to use a computer on a frequent basis, including typing and sustained attention to a monitor
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift up to twenty (20) pounds
PREFERENCES
- Bachelor’s degree
- Life Insurance License
- One (1) year of cash-handling, banking, and/or customer service experience
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Ability to adhere to policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Ability to assist customers with digital banking offerings
- Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- Ability to oversee large sums of cash
- Excellent relationship-building skills
- Strong communication and customer focus
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.
Job Range Target:
Minimum:
$51,193.42 USD
Median:
$61,227.60 USD
Incentive Pay Plans:
This role is eligible to participate in a commission incentive plan. Employees have the potential to earn commission based on performance against defined metrics and goals. This role is eligible to participate in a formulaic incentive plan. Employees have the potential to earn incentives 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. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.
LOCATION DETAILS
Sienna Plantation
Location:
Missouri City, Texas
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.
INTRODUCTION
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 Relationship Banker II is responsible for meeting with customers and prospects both in person and on the phone to determine their financial needs, and meeting those needs by proactively offering appropriate products, services, and guidance to achieve their financial goals. This role offers an exciting opportunity for candidates with retail or sales experience that are interested in beginning a career with opportunities for growth, development, and upward mobility.
Regions' mission is to make life better for our customers and communities, and we are looking for candidates committed to helping customers reach their financial goals by understanding and meeting customer needs. The successful candidate should be individually driven and competitive, as well as motivated to work as a team to achieve a common goal. This requires a candidate who excels at identifying customer needs and possesses strong communication skills.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Achieves branch targets and goals by identifying customer needs and providing appropriate guidance and perspective about Regions’ solutions
- Conducts outbound phone calls using generated customer and prospect lead lists to expand existing customer relationships and acquire new ones
- Educates and advises customers on Regions’ Consumer and Business products and services, including all loan and deposit types
- Educates customers on emerging technology and digital solutions such as mobile, online, and ATM offerings, all designed to make banking easier
- Provides a consistent optimal customer experience, which may consist of sharing responsibility for greeting customers and processing transactions to ensure customers bank when, where, and how they choose
- Owns and resolves customer issues
- Refers customers to an internal team of experts when complex financial goals and needs are recognized
- Follows all bank processes and procedures and adheres to applicable laws and regulations, including completing duties delegated and assigned by the Branch Manager; as a member of the branch team, ensures sound banking practices, including managing, identifying and reporting operational risks
This position requires the tracking of time for hours worked in excess of 40 per week and is eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
This position is incentive eligible.
This position requires registration with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS). Please refer to https://fedregistry.nationwidelicensingsystem.org for more information.
REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to work Saturdays as needed
- Ability to handle cash and process cash transactions
- Ability to communicate in person, on the phone, and through electronic channels
- Ability to use a computer on a frequent basis, including typing and sustained attention to a monitor
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift up to twenty (20) pounds
PREFERENCES
- Bachelor’s degree
- Life Insurance License
- One (1) year of cash-handling, banking, and/or customer service experience
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Ability to adhere to policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Ability to assist customers with digital banking offerings
- Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- Ability to oversee large sums of cash
- Excellent relationship-building skills
- Strong communication and customer focus
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.
Job Range Target:
Minimum:
$51,193.42 USD
Median:
$61,227.60 USD
Incentive Pay Plans:
This role is eligible to participate in a commission incentive plan. Employees have the potential to earn commission based on performance against defined metrics and goals. This role is eligible to participate in a formulaic incentive plan. Employees have the potential to earn incentives 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. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.
LOCATION DETAILS
Sienna Plantation
Location:
Missouri City, Texas
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.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Relationship Banker
Target banks with established H-1B sponsorship histories
Large regional and national banks like JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo have sponsored Relationship Bankers before. Prioritize employers with a track record of filing H-1B petitions for this specific role, not just for tech staff.
Confirm the role qualifies as a specialty occupation
H-1B sponsorship for Relationship Bankers requires the position to demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Roles requiring finance, business administration, or economics degrees typically qualify. Avoid positions where any degree is accepted regardless of field.
Ask about sponsorship intent during the second interview round
Raise the H-1B question after you have demonstrated strong fit, not in the first screen. Frame it as long-term planning: ask whether the branch or corporate HR team has sponsored Relationship Bankers in prior lottery cycles.
Leverage your bilingual skills as a competitive differentiator
Banks actively seek Relationship Bankers who speak Mandarin, Hindi, Spanish, or other languages to serve specific client segments. Fluency in a second language meaningfully increases your hire rate and strengthens your value proposition when requesting sponsorship.
Track your OPT unemployment days carefully during your job search
OPT allows a maximum of 90 unemployment days, or 150 on STEM OPT. Every day without an employer of record counts against that limit. Accepting a part-time banking role while searching can stop the clock and preserve your remaining days.
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Does a Relationship Banker role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your underlying degree. The STEM OPT extension is tied to your degree's CIP code, not the job title itself. If you graduated with a degree in finance, economics, or a qualifying business analytics program listed on the STEM designated degree program list, you may be eligible for the 24-month extension even in a Relationship Banker role.
Do Relationship Banker jobs typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Some do. Large national banks and regional financial institutions have sponsored H-1B petitions for Relationship Bankers, particularly for roles requiring a specific degree in finance or business. Smaller community banks rarely sponsor. Filtering for employers with prior H-1B filing histories is the most reliable approach. Migrate Mate makes it easy to browse Relationship Banker openings from employers who have sponsored before.
Can I work as a Relationship Banker on pre-completion OPT?
Yes, but with restrictions. Pre-completion OPT requires that work be part-time while school is in session and only full-time during official breaks. Most Relationship Banker roles are full-time positions, so pre-completion OPT is generally not practical for them. Post-completion OPT after graduation is the standard path for full-time banking employment.
What documents does a bank need from me to verify my OPT work authorization?
Your employer will run an I-9 verification. For OPT, you'll present your Employment Authorization Document (EAD card) along with your passport. Some employers also request your Form I-20 with the OPT authorization page and your visa stamp as supplemental confirmation. The EAD and passport together are legally sufficient for the I-9, so no employer can require additional documents as a condition of hiring.
Is a Relationship Banker job considered qualifying employment for OPT reporting purposes?
Yes, provided the work is directly related to your field of study. A finance or business degree graduate working as a Relationship Banker has a clear connection between the role and the degree. You must report your employer information in the SEVIS system through your DSO within 10 days of starting. Failing to report on time puts your OPT status at risk regardless of whether the job itself qualifies.
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