Finance OPT Jobs in Oklahoma
Finance F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Oklahoma are concentrated in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, where employers like BOK Financial, Bancfirst, and ONEOK have established finance and accounting teams that have sponsored OPT candidates. Oklahoma's energy-driven economy creates steady demand for financial analysts, risk professionals, and corporate finance roles suited to OPT timelines.
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Under general supervision and close direction, the Commercial Banker 1 manages small to medium size secured or asset based credits loans. The incumbent develops commercial relationships for which to market Arvest’s products and services to meet current and future needs of clients. Demonstrates critical thinking, time management, and the ability to prioritize client’s needs and customer service. The incumbent maintains an effective working relationship and open communication with clients to enhance knowledge of business condition opportunities and potential risks. The incumbent utilizes the bank’s available assets to maximize the generation of revenue, profits, deposits, and plus other cross-selling opportunities.
We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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Manage small to medium size secured or asset based credits loans. Prospect new business within current Arvest customer base in accordance within Arvest policies and procedures and achieve growth goals.
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Develop commercial relationships for which to market Arvest’s products and services to meet current and future needs of clients in accordance with Arvest’s CFB4 process.
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Maintain an effective working relationship and open communication with clients to enhance knowledge of business condition opportunities and potential risks.
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Build internal relationships with other departments such as Treasury Management, International Banking, Wealth Management and Equipment Finance to enhance the overall banking relationship ensuring the client’s business objectives are met.
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Perform ongoing review of portfolio for appropriate customer alignment and focus based on opportunities and market data.
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Cultivate prospects through client referrals, networking, social media, sales calls and participation in professional organizations, social contacts and relationships built in the community.
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Analyze current financial information on existing loans for the purpose of conducting periodic reviews to determine the ongoing credit worthiness of clients.
-
Consult with clients and prospective clients to make sound financial recommendations for qualifying services.
-
Work within underwriting authority and exercise appropriate discretion daily to analyze loan prospects.
-
Actively participate in civic and public relations activities that provides new business for the bank and further development of relationships with existing customers.
-
Maintain knowledge and adherence to all federal and state regulations and Arvest Loan Policy and Procedures.
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Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations, and the bank’s BSA/AML Program, as applicable to your job duties. This includes but is not limited to; complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls; report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and report any suspicious customer and/or account activity.
TEAM ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Cross-sell other services of the bank.
- Support and uphold the Arvest Mission Statement.
- Uphold the Arvest Code of Ethics and ensure that confidential information is safeguarded.
- Maintain a high level of cooperation and rapport with all associates in order to ensure accurate and efficient operations and service.
- Formulate and communicate new ideas and suggestions that will improve profitability and efficiency for the bank’s overall operation.
- Maintain involvement in community affairs to foster and promote the proper bank image at all times.
- Promote professionalism at all times.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Marketing, Business Administration, Finance or related field or equivalent military or related experience OR Associates Degree or equivalent military or related experience plus completion of the Arvest Commercial Banker Trainee Program required. Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service members.
- Completion of CFB4 training within first 6 months required.
- General understanding of building full banking relationships required.
- General understanding of bank lending principles required.
- Commercial Loan experience preferred.
- Arvest experience preferred.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Must be able to arrive at work on time, work on site and have regular work attendance.
- Must be able to work cooperatively with other co-workers regardless of personality, presence, or communication style.
- Must be able to provide cordial customer service regardless of customer personality, presence, or communication style.
- Must be able to perform several tasks at once.
- Must be able to work in a stressful atmosphere.
- Must be able to rotate job tasks.
- Must be able to greet others cordially.
- Must be able to coordinate multiple and changing priorities.
- Must be able to verbally communicate with all other associates.
- Must be able to operate telephone, scanner, copier and fax machines.
- Must be able to occasionally work outside of normal business hours.
- Must be able to move from department, division, or bank to department, division or bank to attending meetings.
- Must be able to operate personal computer keyboard in order to create reports, schedules, and other appropriate documentation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and to talk and hear. The associate must occasionally reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The associate may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The associate must be able to travel occasionally by themselves within the U.S., including overnight, and via automobile and air.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Position is located at 4330 NW Cache Rd Lawton, OK 73505.
Availability is needed Monday through Friday 8: 00 am to 5:00 pm with ability to work additional hours as needed.
Grade 14c
Pay Range: $69990 - $87485 per year
Pay is based on a number of factors including the successful candidate’s job-related knowledge and skills, qualifications, and prior experience. Arvest offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including a full range of health and life, financial, and wellness benefits. For more information about benefits, please visit www.arvest.com/careers/benefits.
SUMMARY
Under general supervision and close direction, the Commercial Banker 1 manages small to medium size secured or asset based credits loans. The incumbent develops commercial relationships for which to market Arvest’s products and services to meet current and future needs of clients. Demonstrates critical thinking, time management, and the ability to prioritize client’s needs and customer service. The incumbent maintains an effective working relationship and open communication with clients to enhance knowledge of business condition opportunities and potential risks. The incumbent utilizes the bank’s available assets to maximize the generation of revenue, profits, deposits, and plus other cross-selling opportunities.
We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
-
Manage small to medium size secured or asset based credits loans. Prospect new business within current Arvest customer base in accordance within Arvest policies and procedures and achieve growth goals.
-
Develop commercial relationships for which to market Arvest’s products and services to meet current and future needs of clients in accordance with Arvest’s CFB4 process.
-
Maintain an effective working relationship and open communication with clients to enhance knowledge of business condition opportunities and potential risks.
-
Build internal relationships with other departments such as Treasury Management, International Banking, Wealth Management and Equipment Finance to enhance the overall banking relationship ensuring the client’s business objectives are met.
-
Perform ongoing review of portfolio for appropriate customer alignment and focus based on opportunities and market data.
-
Cultivate prospects through client referrals, networking, social media, sales calls and participation in professional organizations, social contacts and relationships built in the community.
-
Analyze current financial information on existing loans for the purpose of conducting periodic reviews to determine the ongoing credit worthiness of clients.
-
Consult with clients and prospective clients to make sound financial recommendations for qualifying services.
-
Work within underwriting authority and exercise appropriate discretion daily to analyze loan prospects.
-
Actively participate in civic and public relations activities that provides new business for the bank and further development of relationships with existing customers.
-
Maintain knowledge and adherence to all federal and state regulations and Arvest Loan Policy and Procedures.
-
Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations, and the bank’s BSA/AML Program, as applicable to your job duties. This includes but is not limited to; complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls; report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and report any suspicious customer and/or account activity.
TEAM ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Cross-sell other services of the bank.
- Support and uphold the Arvest Mission Statement.
- Uphold the Arvest Code of Ethics and ensure that confidential information is safeguarded.
- Maintain a high level of cooperation and rapport with all associates in order to ensure accurate and efficient operations and service.
- Formulate and communicate new ideas and suggestions that will improve profitability and efficiency for the bank’s overall operation.
- Maintain involvement in community affairs to foster and promote the proper bank image at all times.
- Promote professionalism at all times.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Marketing, Business Administration, Finance or related field or equivalent military or related experience OR Associates Degree or equivalent military or related experience plus completion of the Arvest Commercial Banker Trainee Program required. Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service members.
- Completion of CFB4 training within first 6 months required.
- General understanding of building full banking relationships required.
- General understanding of bank lending principles required.
- Commercial Loan experience preferred.
- Arvest experience preferred.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Must be able to arrive at work on time, work on site and have regular work attendance.
- Must be able to work cooperatively with other co-workers regardless of personality, presence, or communication style.
- Must be able to provide cordial customer service regardless of customer personality, presence, or communication style.
- Must be able to perform several tasks at once.
- Must be able to work in a stressful atmosphere.
- Must be able to rotate job tasks.
- Must be able to greet others cordially.
- Must be able to coordinate multiple and changing priorities.
- Must be able to verbally communicate with all other associates.
- Must be able to operate telephone, scanner, copier and fax machines.
- Must be able to occasionally work outside of normal business hours.
- Must be able to move from department, division, or bank to department, division or bank to attending meetings.
- Must be able to operate personal computer keyboard in order to create reports, schedules, and other appropriate documentation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and to talk and hear. The associate must occasionally reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The associate may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The associate must be able to travel occasionally by themselves within the U.S., including overnight, and via automobile and air.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Position is located at 4330 NW Cache Rd Lawton, OK 73505.
Availability is needed Monday through Friday 8: 00 am to 5:00 pm with ability to work additional hours as needed.
Grade 14c
Pay Range: $69990 - $87485 per year
Pay is based on a number of factors including the successful candidate’s job-related knowledge and skills, qualifications, and prior experience. Arvest offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including a full range of health and life, financial, and wellness benefits. For more information about benefits, please visit www.arvest.com/careers/benefits.
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Which finance companies in Oklahoma sponsor F-1 OPT visas?
BOK Financial, BancFirst, and ONEOK are among the larger Oklahoma-based employers with finance teams that have sponsored OPT workers. National institutions with Oklahoma offices, including JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, also hire OPT candidates for analyst and operations roles. Sponsorship decisions vary by position and business unit, so confirming OPT acceptance during the application process is important.
Which cities in Oklahoma have the most finance F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Oklahoma City and Tulsa account for the large majority of finance OPT opportunities in the state. Oklahoma City is home to corporate finance functions tied to the energy sector, banking institutions, and insurance companies. Tulsa has a strong concentration of energy-sector treasury and financial planning roles, along with regional banking offices. Smaller markets like Norman and Stillwater have limited finance sponsorship activity outside of campus-adjacent positions.
What types of finance roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Oklahoma?
Roles that align well with OPT authorization in Oklahoma finance include financial analyst, accounting analyst, credit analyst, risk analyst, and financial reporting specialist positions. These roles generally require a directly related degree in finance, accounting, or economics, which satisfies OPT's requirement that employment be in a field directly related to your major. General administrative or sales support roles in financial firms typically do not qualify for STEM OPT extension purposes.
How do I find finance F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Oklahoma?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters finance jobs in Oklahoma by visa type, including F-1 OPT, so you can identify employers actively open to sponsoring OPT candidates rather than guessing from general postings. Searching Migrate Mate for finance roles in Oklahoma City and Tulsa will surface positions at banks, energy-sector finance teams, and accounting firms that have sponsored OPT workers. Targeting employers with established international hiring programs improves your chances significantly.
Are there any Oklahoma-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in finance?
Oklahoma's finance sector is heavily tied to the energy industry, so financial analyst and treasury roles at oil and gas companies like ONEOK and Devon Energy appear alongside traditional banking positions. OPT authorization lasts 12 months, and STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field and employer E-Verify enrollment. Finance degrees in accounting or financial analysis commonly qualify for STEM OPT extension, but confirming your specific program's CIP code with your DSO before applying is advisable.