Question to bankers that hold H1B visa

To those who hold or have held an H1B visa while working as a banker. When you cross the border and talk to a customs officer, are you able to say openly that you work as an investment banker? In other words, are there only certain occupations that are approved for the h1b, similar to the TN visa for example (where you have to classify as an Economist)?

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