Commercial Lender Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Commercial lenders analyzing business loans and credit risks can secure H-1B visa, E-3 visa, TN visa, and O-1 visa sponsorship. Banks like JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America regularly sponsor commercial lending roles. Finance degrees qualify for specialty occupation requirements, and lending experience strengthens visa applications. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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With 30 years at the forefront of fintech innovation, we specialize in SaaS lending solutions that lead the industry. Our core mission is customer-centric, focusing on empowering Credit Unions across the United States with the tools to offer accessible, competitive lending services. We're deeply committed to enhancing the financial ecosystem for a broad network of credit unions, members and auto dealers. We invest in our greatest assets, our employees, and foster a culture of innovation and ownership through freedom and responsibility. We celebrate fiscal accountability, operational rigor and efficiency to create a sustainably healthy and robust business for the long term.
The VP, Operations & Lender Support will be responsible for the operational vision, leadership, management and administration of Origence Lending Services (OLS), the business process outsourcing (BPO) division of Origence. Lead the OLS operations team including the implementations, processing, underwriting, funding, contact center, quality assurance, and training functions.
MUST BE LOCATED IN THE DENVER/GREENWOOD VILLAGE AREA OR OPEN TO RELOCATION
What You’ll Be Doing:
Lead BPO Business Unit
- Provide the operational vision and leadership necessary to meet OLS’s strategic objectives for growth, diversification, and operational excellence.
- Demonstrate quality analysis and judgment in planning, implementation, and execution of business initiatives. Identify required resources and timelines to achieve set goals. Analyze the impact of changing business conditions and adjust operational plans to maximize value for OLS and its clients.
- Coach, support, and manage staff. Collaborate with recruiting on talent acquisition efforts. Lead talent development and retention through effective management of department leadership, the application of internal and external resources and programs, and significant personal engagement.
- Focus on continuous business improvement by developing meaningful performance metrics, analyzing results, implementing program enhancements, and providing services that create value (e.g., increase revenue, reduce costs, or improve experience) for OLS and its clients.
Support Internal and External Stakeholders
- Engage directly with clients, when appropriate, to ensure satisfaction with current service and to gather intelligence on improving competitive differentiation and/or expansion opportunities.
- Continuously and effectively work collaboratively across all business units within the organization to meet collective goals and objectives.
- Develop and present insightful reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Actively participate in prospecting and client calls, presentations, and events as needed.
- Develop relevant resource materials and facilitate training for internal and external partners and clients.
The Ideal Candidate:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or combination of related certifications and experience.
Experience:
- 5+ years in a senior leadership position for consumer lending at a credit union, bank, or consumer finance company.
- 10+ years of consumer loan origination experience (underwriting and processing) with a financial institution or relevant provider.
- Success in building sound and scalable operational programs (teams, practices, policies and procedures) in a growth-oriented business with the challenge of conflicting priorities and resource constraints.
- Indirect auto lending and management of multiple product lines (e.g. card, consumer, mortgage, etc.) required.
- Contact center and remote delivery experience is highly preferred.
- Success managing large teams across multiple business units with direct and indirect reports in a high-volume, fast-paced support environment.
- Experience managing remote teams is a plus.
- Experience in creating and managing meaningful operational key performance indicators (KPIs), as well as experience in developing and managing the tools and processes required to produce actionable insights that drive continuous improvement.
- Experience with sophisticated loan origination systems required, and product development experience preferred.
Specialized Skills:
- Ability to lead large multi-functional teams with little direction or oversight
- Comfortable working with aggressive goals and balancing conflicting priorities in a fluid environment
- Strong empathy for customers and a passion for client retention, revenue and growth
- Ability to manage influence through collaboration, persuasion, negotiation, and consensus building
- Excellent collaboration and communications skills including C-Level presentation skills
- Analytical and process-oriented mindset
- Up to date with modern technologies & tools for managing lending operations
- Enthusiastic and creative leader with the ability to inspire others
- Strong organization and planning skills
- Extensive expertise in staff training, development and team building
- Solid understanding of business contracting
- Clear understanding and successful execution of change management concepts
- A change agent in operational processes with an innovative mindset
- Extensive working knowledge of PC Systems, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.
Why you should apply:
- Flexible Working Environment
- Paid Time Off
- 401k (8% match)
- College Tuition Benefits/ Tuition Reimbursement
- Good Benefits options
- Company Culture! Cultural and Holiday celebrations, Theme days like Star Wars Day & Bring your Kids to Work Day, Monthly Townhalls and Quarterly Company Meetings that ensure awareness, inclusion, and transparency.
The starting salary range for this full-time position in Greenwood Village, CO is $161600 - $202000 per year. This base pay will take into consideration internal equity, candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge and experience among other factors. Origence maintains a highly competitive compensation program. Under company guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual bonus to provide an incentive to achieve targeted goals. Bonuses are awarded at company’s discretion on an individual basis.
Origence is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and other terms and conditions of employment will be based upon an individuals’ qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, military service, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
About Origence
With 30 years at the forefront of fintech innovation, we specialize in SaaS lending solutions that lead the industry. Our core mission is customer-centric, focusing on empowering Credit Unions across the United States with the tools to offer accessible, competitive lending services. We're deeply committed to enhancing the financial ecosystem for a broad network of credit unions, members and auto dealers. We invest in our greatest assets, our employees, and foster a culture of innovation and ownership through freedom and responsibility. We celebrate fiscal accountability, operational rigor and efficiency to create a sustainably healthy and robust business for the long term.
The VP, Operations & Lender Support will be responsible for the operational vision, leadership, management and administration of Origence Lending Services (OLS), the business process outsourcing (BPO) division of Origence. Lead the OLS operations team including the implementations, processing, underwriting, funding, contact center, quality assurance, and training functions.
MUST BE LOCATED IN THE DENVER/GREENWOOD VILLAGE AREA OR OPEN TO RELOCATION
What You’ll Be Doing:
Lead BPO Business Unit
- Provide the operational vision and leadership necessary to meet OLS’s strategic objectives for growth, diversification, and operational excellence.
- Demonstrate quality analysis and judgment in planning, implementation, and execution of business initiatives. Identify required resources and timelines to achieve set goals. Analyze the impact of changing business conditions and adjust operational plans to maximize value for OLS and its clients.
- Coach, support, and manage staff. Collaborate with recruiting on talent acquisition efforts. Lead talent development and retention through effective management of department leadership, the application of internal and external resources and programs, and significant personal engagement.
- Focus on continuous business improvement by developing meaningful performance metrics, analyzing results, implementing program enhancements, and providing services that create value (e.g., increase revenue, reduce costs, or improve experience) for OLS and its clients.
Support Internal and External Stakeholders
- Engage directly with clients, when appropriate, to ensure satisfaction with current service and to gather intelligence on improving competitive differentiation and/or expansion opportunities.
- Continuously and effectively work collaboratively across all business units within the organization to meet collective goals and objectives.
- Develop and present insightful reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Actively participate in prospecting and client calls, presentations, and events as needed.
- Develop relevant resource materials and facilitate training for internal and external partners and clients.
The Ideal Candidate:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or combination of related certifications and experience.
Experience:
- 5+ years in a senior leadership position for consumer lending at a credit union, bank, or consumer finance company.
- 10+ years of consumer loan origination experience (underwriting and processing) with a financial institution or relevant provider.
- Success in building sound and scalable operational programs (teams, practices, policies and procedures) in a growth-oriented business with the challenge of conflicting priorities and resource constraints.
- Indirect auto lending and management of multiple product lines (e.g. card, consumer, mortgage, etc.) required.
- Contact center and remote delivery experience is highly preferred.
- Success managing large teams across multiple business units with direct and indirect reports in a high-volume, fast-paced support environment.
- Experience managing remote teams is a plus.
- Experience in creating and managing meaningful operational key performance indicators (KPIs), as well as experience in developing and managing the tools and processes required to produce actionable insights that drive continuous improvement.
- Experience with sophisticated loan origination systems required, and product development experience preferred.
Specialized Skills:
- Ability to lead large multi-functional teams with little direction or oversight
- Comfortable working with aggressive goals and balancing conflicting priorities in a fluid environment
- Strong empathy for customers and a passion for client retention, revenue and growth
- Ability to manage influence through collaboration, persuasion, negotiation, and consensus building
- Excellent collaboration and communications skills including C-Level presentation skills
- Analytical and process-oriented mindset
- Up to date with modern technologies & tools for managing lending operations
- Enthusiastic and creative leader with the ability to inspire others
- Strong organization and planning skills
- Extensive expertise in staff training, development and team building
- Solid understanding of business contracting
- Clear understanding and successful execution of change management concepts
- A change agent in operational processes with an innovative mindset
- Extensive working knowledge of PC Systems, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.
Why you should apply:
- Flexible Working Environment
- Paid Time Off
- 401k (8% match)
- College Tuition Benefits/ Tuition Reimbursement
- Good Benefits options
- Company Culture! Cultural and Holiday celebrations, Theme days like Star Wars Day & Bring your Kids to Work Day, Monthly Townhalls and Quarterly Company Meetings that ensure awareness, inclusion, and transparency.
The starting salary range for this full-time position in Greenwood Village, CO is $161600 - $202000 per year. This base pay will take into consideration internal equity, candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge and experience among other factors. Origence maintains a highly competitive compensation program. Under company guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual bonus to provide an incentive to achieve targeted goals. Bonuses are awarded at company’s discretion on an individual basis.
Origence is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and other terms and conditions of employment will be based upon an individuals’ qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, military service, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Commercial Lender Jobs
Target major banks with established sponsorship programs
Focus on large financial institutions like Bank of America, Citi, and Wells Fargo that file hundreds of H-1B petitions annually. These banks have dedicated immigration teams and proven sponsorship processes for commercial lending roles.
Emphasize analytical skills and risk assessment expertise
Highlight your ability to analyze financial statements, assess credit risks, and structure loan terms. These specialized skills support the specialty occupation requirement for visa petitions in commercial lending positions.
Consider regional banks for less competition
Regional and community banks often face less internal competition for sponsored positions. They may be more willing to sponsor qualified international candidates for commercial lending roles than multinational banks.
Obtain relevant certifications to strengthen your case
Pursue certifications like Certified Credit Professional or Risk Management Association credentials. These qualifications demonstrate specialized knowledge that supports the complexity requirement for H-1B specialty occupation petitions.
Network through industry associations and events
Join organizations like the Risk Management Association or local banking groups. Many commercial lending opportunities come through professional networks rather than public job postings, especially for sponsored positions.
Research state banking regulations for targeted applications
Some states have specific lending requirements or growth markets that create demand for commercial lenders. Understanding regional banking landscapes helps you target institutions most likely to sponsor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What degree qualifications do commercial lenders need for visa sponsorship?
A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or accounting typically qualifies for H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements. Some employers accept related fields like mathematics or statistics, especially with relevant lending experience. Advanced degrees or certifications like CFA strengthen applications but aren't always required.
Which visa types work best for commercial lending positions?
H-1B is most common for commercial lenders, as banking roles easily meet specialty occupation requirements. E-3 visa works for Australians, TN visa for Canadians with economics or business degrees, and O-1 visa for senior lenders with exceptional track records in structured finance or complex commercial deals.
Do banks typically sponsor H-1B visas for commercial lending roles?
Major banks regularly sponsor commercial lenders, with institutions like JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo filing hundreds of H-1B petitions annually. Regional banks sponsor less frequently but may have less internal competition. Credit unions rarely sponsor due to size constraints.
Can commercial lenders transition from other visa statuses?
Yes, F-1 students can use OPT for commercial lending positions, then transition to H-1B. L-1 visa transfers work for international bank employees moving to U.S. offices. B-1 visa/B-2 visa visitors can interview but must change status or leave for visa stamping before starting work.
What experience level do banks require for sponsored commercial lending roles?
Most sponsored positions require 2-5 years of commercial lending or related banking experience. Entry-level roles exist but are harder to sponsor due to training costs. Senior positions with specialized expertise in areas like structured finance or industry-specific lending have higher sponsorship success rates.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Commercial Lender jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
How to find Commercial Lender jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Commercial Lender jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international candidates with sponsoring employers. Focus your search on major banks, credit unions, and financial institutions that commonly sponsor H-1B and other work visas. These organizations often need experienced commercial lenders and have established visa sponsorship programs to attract qualified international talent in banking and finance sectors.