Accounting and Finance / Professional / Miscellaneous

Michigan - Michigan Government; Michigan; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A state government agency in Michigan seeks an Examiner for the Office of Consumer Finance. Responsibilities include conducting examinations and ensuring compliance in financial services. The ideal candidate will possess analytical skills, have a bachelor's degree in business, and have a desire to serve consumers. Remote work is available, with travel required. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Retirement benefits

Health, vision, and dental benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze complex statutes and policy forms.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Desire to travel for examinations and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations of financial services companies.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Assist in investigations as an Examiner-In-Charge.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree with business major

Job description

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking an individual to work in public service as an Examiner in the Office of Consumer Finance. This position is an opportunity to build a lifelong career doing work that truly matters - helping to protect consumers and maintain public confidence in Michigan’s financial services industries.

The right candidate will play an important role in the Office of Consumer Finance’s work to regulate companies that millions of Michiganders rely on daily, including mortgage companies, motor vehicle finance companies, money transfer services, payday lenders, and other consumer financial services companies. Working individually and collaboratively as a team, you will conduct examinations of financial services companies and ensure they comply with state and federal regulations.

At the Examiner level, you will be responsible for assisting and serving as Examiner-In-Charge during examinations and investigations of the non-depository financial institutions and mortgage loan originators supervised by the Office of Consumer Finance.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• The drive to serve Michiganders and make a difference in an important role that supports Michigan individuals and businesses.
• The desire to travel to diverse work locations for examinations, training opportunities, and conferences.
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, high-tech environment while demonstrating sound professional judgement and decision-making.
• A curious and analytical mind capable of analyzing complex statutes, policy forms, and converting this information into an easy to understand, consumer friendly format.
• The ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing.
• The desire to work closely with colleagues and management to solve problems.
• The ability to work well both independently and within a team.

Other Job Features

Other features of this job include:

• Participation in webinars, conference calls, and employee development training.
• DIFS is looking for a team member who has an interest in helping others, who wants to learn and grow as a professional, and who wants to enjoy all the exciting things life in Michigan has to offer.
• This position provides competitive pay, retirement, health, vision, and dental benefits.

Note: The Salary listed above is a range, and the final salary is determined by the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Work Location: This is a remote position located in Michigan. In-state and out-of-state travel, including overnight stays, is required. You will participate in and lead examinations at locations in Michigan and throughout the U.S. and complete assignments at your official workstation (i.e., home).

Work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Application Requirements

Please submit a cover letter, resume, a list of professional references (minimum of 3), a copy of official college transcripts, and a professional writing sample.

An official college transcript must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed, and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to DIFS.

Failure to attach the requested documents may result in your application being screened out.

DIFS is a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer, committed to recruiting, training, and retaining veterans and their spouses.

Education and Experience

Possession of a bachelor's degree with a business major including completion of a business core curriculum consisting of one course each in finance, law, and management, one course in either marketing or economics, and 6 semester (9 term) credits in accounting.

Relevant experience varies by position and may include: financial institution commercial credit analysis/underwriting, commercial lending, loan review, audit, compliance, and risk management; or insurance accounting, internal/external audit, actuarial and risk management; as well as oversight of such functions.