Transaction Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Transaction Manager roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field. Employers in banking, real estate, and corporate M&A actively file LCAs for this title. No lottery exemption exists, but the role qualifies cleanly for EB-2 and EB-3 green card pathways.
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Get Access To All JobsMortgage Secondary Market Due Diligence Transaction Manager - Remote
The Mortgage Secondary Market Due Diligence Transaction Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of Due Diligence transactions and the day-to-day management of client relationships, including all client communication and deliverables, and for overseeing all transaction-related activity for assigned clients and applicable counterparties.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with Operations Managers to ensure all SLAs are met as outlined in the Client Scope and Statement of Work
- Manage all internal and external processes and communication related to loan reviews and transactions for applicable Clients
- Ensure all internal hand-offs are completed within timelines
- Direct communication of progress and results to Clients
- Produce and deliver all reporting to Clients and Counterparties as defined in the Statement of Work or service level agreement
- Ability to understand Due Diligence business needs, Rating Agency, and Regulatory guidance, and adjust scope and review process if deficiencies are identified. Maintain ongoing knowledge of all RA guidance and regulatory updates, and ensure reviews/scope are aligned with current RA and regulatory requirements
- Responsible for the quality and timeliness of client-facing reporting and communication
- Effectively communicate any client feedback to applicable internal parties. This includes technology-based initiatives, reporting changes needed, script changes in the system, etc.
- Sense of urgency and ability to meet or exceed all deadlines
- Contribute to process and system updates; look for ways to improve processes to meet client expectations
- Oversee/manage all reporting deliveries for applicable clients/counterparties, including reliance letter and securitization reporting
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, economics, or related field, or recent experience in Secondary Market Third Party Due Diligence Transaction Management.
- 5 years of Secondary Market/RMBS Third Party Due Diligence management experience.
- Expert knowledge of new origination mortgage loan Due Diligence methodology and requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively facilitate meetings, develop management reports, and report out the monthly results to senior management.
- Ability to research, evaluate, and interpret RMBS, SFA, and securitization reporting.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Ability to interface confidently with clients and to influence others within the organization to drive results.
COMPENSATION
- Pay: $100,000.00 - $132,000.00 per year
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
WORK LOCATION
- Remote
Mortgage Secondary Market Due Diligence Transaction Manager - Remote
The Mortgage Secondary Market Due Diligence Transaction Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of Due Diligence transactions and the day-to-day management of client relationships, including all client communication and deliverables, and for overseeing all transaction-related activity for assigned clients and applicable counterparties.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with Operations Managers to ensure all SLAs are met as outlined in the Client Scope and Statement of Work
- Manage all internal and external processes and communication related to loan reviews and transactions for applicable Clients
- Ensure all internal hand-offs are completed within timelines
- Direct communication of progress and results to Clients
- Produce and deliver all reporting to Clients and Counterparties as defined in the Statement of Work or service level agreement
- Ability to understand Due Diligence business needs, Rating Agency, and Regulatory guidance, and adjust scope and review process if deficiencies are identified. Maintain ongoing knowledge of all RA guidance and regulatory updates, and ensure reviews/scope are aligned with current RA and regulatory requirements
- Responsible for the quality and timeliness of client-facing reporting and communication
- Effectively communicate any client feedback to applicable internal parties. This includes technology-based initiatives, reporting changes needed, script changes in the system, etc.
- Sense of urgency and ability to meet or exceed all deadlines
- Contribute to process and system updates; look for ways to improve processes to meet client expectations
- Oversee/manage all reporting deliveries for applicable clients/counterparties, including reliance letter and securitization reporting
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, economics, or related field, or recent experience in Secondary Market Third Party Due Diligence Transaction Management.
- 5 years of Secondary Market/RMBS Third Party Due Diligence management experience.
- Expert knowledge of new origination mortgage loan Due Diligence methodology and requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively facilitate meetings, develop management reports, and report out the monthly results to senior management.
- Ability to research, evaluate, and interpret RMBS, SFA, and securitization reporting.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Ability to interface confidently with clients and to influence others within the organization to drive results.
COMPENSATION
- Pay: $100,000.00 - $132,000.00 per year
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
WORK LOCATION
- Remote
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Transaction Manager
Map your degree to the role precisely
Transaction Manager positions span M&A, real estate closings, and structured finance. Document how your specific degree field connects to your target industry's transaction type. A finance degree supports M&A roles cleanly; a real estate management degree better supports property transaction roles.
Target financial services and commercial real estate employers
Banks, private equity firms, commercial real estate developers, and corporate development teams file LCAs for Transaction Manager roles most consistently. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified sponsorship history specifically for this title.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Transaction Manager wages vary significantly by industry and metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage at the Level I through Level IV tiers before negotiations, so you know whether the offered salary satisfies LCA requirements in that location.
Clarify deal-closing experience in your application materials
Sponsoring employers need to demonstrate specialty occupation status to USCIS. Your resume should quantify deal volume, transaction types, and cross-functional coordination to make the degree-to-duties connection explicit and defensible in an RFE scenario.
Ask employers about PERM timing during offer negotiation
Transaction Manager is a role where EB-3 PERM green card sponsorship is realistic. Ask during the offer stage whether the employer has filed PERM applications for this title before, since the recruitment and audit process takes roughly 12 to 18 months before an I-140 can be filed.
Review the O*NET profile before your LCA is filed
O*NET lists the core tasks and knowledge requirements for business operations managers, the category most Transaction Manager roles fall under. Confirming your job duties align with that profile strengthens the specialty occupation argument if USCIS issues an RFE on your I-129 petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Transaction Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Transaction Manager positions in investment banking, M&A, or commercial real estate routinely require finance, accounting, or business degrees. Roles in more generalist contexts may face greater scrutiny, so the job description needs to reflect degree-specific duties clearly.
Which visa types are realistic for a Transaction Manager seeking sponsorship?
H-1B is the primary work visa for this role, subject to the annual cap and lottery. If you hold an Australian passport, the E-3 visa is a cap-exempt alternative with the same specialty occupation requirement. TN visa is not available for Transaction Manager roles, as the title does not appear on the USMCA profession list. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM is also viable for employers willing to commit to permanent sponsorship.
What degree does a Transaction Manager need for visa sponsorship?
Most employers sponsoring Transaction Managers require a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or economics. For roles in real estate transactions, a degree in real estate management or urban planning may also qualify. USCIS looks at whether the specific degree field relates directly to the duties performed, not just whether a degree exists, so the match between your credential and the role matters.
How can I find employers that sponsor Transaction Manager visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for Transaction Manager roles, searchable by city and industry. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already filed for this title rather than approaching employers who have no prior sponsorship track record.
Can a Transaction Manager on H-1B pursue a green card through the same employer?
Yes. H-1B status allows dual intent, meaning you can pursue an employment-based green card while maintaining valid nonimmigrant status. For Transaction Manager roles, EB-3 skilled worker or EB-2 is the typical pathway, requiring PERM labor certification filed by the employer. H-1B extensions beyond six years are available once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is within one year of becoming current.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Transaction Manager 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.