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F-1 OPT finance jobs in Maine are concentrated in Portland, where institutions like Bangor Savings Bank, TD Bank, and Unum Group maintain significant operations. The state's financial services sector includes banking, insurance, and wealth management roles that commonly fall within OPT-eligible specialty occupations. STEM OPT extensions are available for qualifying quantitative finance and fintech roles.
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Location:
256 US Route 1 - Falmouth, Maine 04105
Job Summary
Be a problem solver, trusted advisor, and partner to the people and businesses in our KeyBank communities. The Private Client Banker (PCB) is part of the Key Private Client Program and will focus on the entire client relationship with a plan-based approach to financial advice. As a PCB, you will deliver and refer appropriate financial solutions to KeyBank's client base with up to $2M in investable assets. The PCB helps new and existing clients achieve confidence in their financial wellness by assessing their financial needs, gathering and documenting client data, and offering appropriate products and services. PCBs identify products and services to meet client needs and refer to appropriate sales professionals in Retail, Key Investment Services, Private Bank, Mortgage or Business Banking. At KeyBank, we believe it's our opportunity and our privilege to help our clients move forward in their financial journey. We take pride in serving our clients and making them feel that no bank will fight harder for them.
Essential Functions
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Embodies a strong client experience culture, being present with every client and teammate and realizing the impact we can have on their day, personally, professionally, and financially.
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Listen for clues for financial wellness opportunities during client conversations and provide effective and customized financial wellness recommendations to clients; Delivers on client solutions through referring of investment and insurance products.
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Consistently attains individual activity, behavior, and outcome goals and expectations.
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Builds a client referral pipeline via identification and development of internal and external centers of influence; Employs a disciplined approach to prospecting; documents calling efforts.
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Develops and maintains an in-depth knowledge of private client products and services, as well as knowledge of competitive products and services to ensure meaningful in-depth financial wellness conversations with clients.
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Opening personal and business accounts (consumer checking, small business, various deposit products, home equity, unsecured lending, certificates of deposit, etc.).
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Developing strong partnerships with branch teammates and line of business partners through in-person meetings– focusing on client acquisition and deepening the relationship of current clients; effectively managing internal and external centers of influence.
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Ensuring compliance with operational, risk, security and audit procedures and policies including appropriate documentation of client interactions.
-
Support of branch operations including assisting with client transactions on the Teller line as needed.
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Participate in and occasionally facilitate in-person morning huddles and end of day debriefs.
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Work on Saturdays as directed by management.
-
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.
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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
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience (required) or Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Experience
Experience in developing current and new customer relationships, achieving sales goals and building referral sources in insurance and investment products. (required)
Foundational knowledge of sales and service techniques with clients, including tele-consulting, outside calling, prospecting and networking. (required)
Comfortable interacting with small business clients, overcoming objection, and asking fact-finding questions with the goal of being helpful. (preferred)
Interpersonal interaction skills and an ability to build rapport in matter of minutes is vital. (required)
Demonstrated experience with influencing business partners and leveraging centers of influence, as this role will require significant influence of partners such as Key Investment Services, Mortgage and Business Banking sales professionals. (required)
Working knowledge of PCs (MS Windows and Office Products including Word, Excel, etc.). (required)
Working knowledge of digital technology (mobile, apps, web-based browsing) and ability to educate clients on digital platforms and capabilities within Key (required)
Licenses and Certifications
FINRA License S6 Upon Hire (required)
FINRA License S63 Upon Hire (required)
FINRA Security Industry Essentials (SIE) Upon Hire (required)
Life and Health Insurance Licenses Upon Hire (required)
Skills
Is knowledgeable about the client’s accounts and business with the bank and uses sound judgment with clients and transactions.
Demonstrated ability to attain sales and referral goals through preset appointments and quality conversations leading to recommendations that support clients’ financial wellness goals, leveraging system generated lead lists, walk-ins, and professional contacts.
Strong work ethic and high level of integrity.
Excellent time management skills.
Providing clients with expert advice on managing their finances, including investment strategies, retirement planning, and tax optimization. This role requires assessing clients' financial situations and offering tailored advice to help them achieve their financial goals.
Building and nurturing relationships with clients to understand their needs and provide solutions that enhance their financial well-being. This involves identifying potential clients, developing trust, and maintaining long-term relationships.
Evaluating the overall health of a client's financial situation, including their ability to manage day-to-day finances, save for the future, and protect against financial risks. As a Private Client Banker, you will help clients achieve financial wellness through effective financial planning and advice.
Actively identifying and developing new client relationships through prospecting and networking.
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with high-net-worth clients, providing personalized service to meet their financial needs.
Staying updated with market trends and analyzing market conditions to provide informed financial advice.
Core Competencies
All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and abide by Key’s Code of Conduct.
Physical Demands
Consumer Retail - Prolonged Standing (5-8 hours per day), frequent use of hands to manipulate/grasp objects, ability to communicate face to face and on the phone with clients, occasional bending and lifting from floor height, frequent forward reach, frequent lifting of 1 – 10 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.
Driving Requirements
Ability to routinely and frequently operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license.
Work Location Category
Branch
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base hourly rate in the range of $25.00 - $38.46 per hour. 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 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.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 05/29/2026
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.

Location:
256 US Route 1 - Falmouth, Maine 04105
Job Summary
Be a problem solver, trusted advisor, and partner to the people and businesses in our KeyBank communities. The Private Client Banker (PCB) is part of the Key Private Client Program and will focus on the entire client relationship with a plan-based approach to financial advice. As a PCB, you will deliver and refer appropriate financial solutions to KeyBank's client base with up to $2M in investable assets. The PCB helps new and existing clients achieve confidence in their financial wellness by assessing their financial needs, gathering and documenting client data, and offering appropriate products and services. PCBs identify products and services to meet client needs and refer to appropriate sales professionals in Retail, Key Investment Services, Private Bank, Mortgage or Business Banking. At KeyBank, we believe it's our opportunity and our privilege to help our clients move forward in their financial journey. We take pride in serving our clients and making them feel that no bank will fight harder for them.
Essential Functions
-
Embodies a strong client experience culture, being present with every client and teammate and realizing the impact we can have on their day, personally, professionally, and financially.
-
Listen for clues for financial wellness opportunities during client conversations and provide effective and customized financial wellness recommendations to clients; Delivers on client solutions through referring of investment and insurance products.
-
Consistently attains individual activity, behavior, and outcome goals and expectations.
-
Builds a client referral pipeline via identification and development of internal and external centers of influence; Employs a disciplined approach to prospecting; documents calling efforts.
-
Develops and maintains an in-depth knowledge of private client products and services, as well as knowledge of competitive products and services to ensure meaningful in-depth financial wellness conversations with clients.
-
Opening personal and business accounts (consumer checking, small business, various deposit products, home equity, unsecured lending, certificates of deposit, etc.).
-
Developing strong partnerships with branch teammates and line of business partners through in-person meetings– focusing on client acquisition and deepening the relationship of current clients; effectively managing internal and external centers of influence.
-
Ensuring compliance with operational, risk, security and audit procedures and policies including appropriate documentation of client interactions.
-
Support of branch operations including assisting with client transactions on the Teller line as needed.
-
Participate in and occasionally facilitate in-person morning huddles and end of day debriefs.
-
Work on Saturdays as directed by management.
-
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
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience (required) or Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Experience
Experience in developing current and new customer relationships, achieving sales goals and building referral sources in insurance and investment products. (required)
Foundational knowledge of sales and service techniques with clients, including tele-consulting, outside calling, prospecting and networking. (required)
Comfortable interacting with small business clients, overcoming objection, and asking fact-finding questions with the goal of being helpful. (preferred)
Interpersonal interaction skills and an ability to build rapport in matter of minutes is vital. (required)
Demonstrated experience with influencing business partners and leveraging centers of influence, as this role will require significant influence of partners such as Key Investment Services, Mortgage and Business Banking sales professionals. (required)
Working knowledge of PCs (MS Windows and Office Products including Word, Excel, etc.). (required)
Working knowledge of digital technology (mobile, apps, web-based browsing) and ability to educate clients on digital platforms and capabilities within Key (required)
Licenses and Certifications
FINRA License S6 Upon Hire (required)
FINRA License S63 Upon Hire (required)
FINRA Security Industry Essentials (SIE) Upon Hire (required)
Life and Health Insurance Licenses Upon Hire (required)
Skills
Is knowledgeable about the client’s accounts and business with the bank and uses sound judgment with clients and transactions.
Demonstrated ability to attain sales and referral goals through preset appointments and quality conversations leading to recommendations that support clients’ financial wellness goals, leveraging system generated lead lists, walk-ins, and professional contacts.
Strong work ethic and high level of integrity.
Excellent time management skills.
Providing clients with expert advice on managing their finances, including investment strategies, retirement planning, and tax optimization. This role requires assessing clients' financial situations and offering tailored advice to help them achieve their financial goals.
Building and nurturing relationships with clients to understand their needs and provide solutions that enhance their financial well-being. This involves identifying potential clients, developing trust, and maintaining long-term relationships.
Evaluating the overall health of a client's financial situation, including their ability to manage day-to-day finances, save for the future, and protect against financial risks. As a Private Client Banker, you will help clients achieve financial wellness through effective financial planning and advice.
Actively identifying and developing new client relationships through prospecting and networking.
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with high-net-worth clients, providing personalized service to meet their financial needs.
Staying updated with market trends and analyzing market conditions to provide informed financial advice.
Core Competencies
All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and abide by Key’s Code of Conduct.
Physical Demands
Consumer Retail - Prolonged Standing (5-8 hours per day), frequent use of hands to manipulate/grasp objects, ability to communicate face to face and on the phone with clients, occasional bending and lifting from floor height, frequent forward reach, frequent lifting of 1 – 10 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.
Driving Requirements
Ability to routinely and frequently operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license.
Work Location Category
Branch
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base hourly rate in the range of $25.00 - $38.46 per hour. 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 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.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 05/29/2026
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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Which finance companies in Maine sponsor F-1 OPT visas?
Maine-based employers with finance operations that have sponsored international graduates include Unum Group, Bangor Savings Bank, TD Bank, and KeyBank. Larger national firms with Portland offices, such as Fidelity Investments and Raymond James, also have sponsorship track records. Sponsorship is not guaranteed at any employer, and willingness to support OPT varies by role, department, and hiring cycle.
Which cities in Maine have the most finance F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Portland is the clear center of finance hiring in Maine, hosting the majority of banking, insurance, and investment management offices in the state. Bangor has a secondary concentration, particularly in regional banking with institutions like Bangor Savings Bank headquartered there. Augusta sees some finance activity tied to state government and credit union administration, but Portland accounts for the largest share of OPT-eligible openings.
What types of finance roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Maine?
Roles that commonly qualify include financial analyst, credit analyst, risk analyst, compliance analyst, actuarial analyst, and accounting positions requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. Positions in insurance analysis and wealth management also frequently meet OPT eligibility criteria. General customer service or sales roles within financial firms typically do not qualify as specialty occupations for OPT purposes.
How do I find finance F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Maine?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students seeking OPT-eligible roles and filters finance jobs in Maine by visa sponsorship compatibility. Rather than sorting through thousands of general postings, Migrate Mate surfaces employers with F-1 OPT sponsorship histories in banking, insurance, and financial services. Creating a profile and setting your location to Maine or Portland helps match you with relevant openings as they are listed.
Are there any Maine-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in finance?
Maine's finance sector skews toward community banking, insurance, and wealth management rather than investment banking or capital markets, so the available OPT roles tend to be analytical and operations-focused. The job market is smaller than Boston or New York, meaning fewer total openings but also less competition. Students should confirm their OPT authorization period aligns with an employer's hiring timeline, particularly for positions tied to fiscal-year recruiting cycles.
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