Assistant Bank Examiner

State-of-Missour; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career path

Professional development

Job summary

Missouri Division of Finance is seeking an Assistant Bank Examiner in Jefferson City, MO. The role starts at a stated salary and offers a structured career path with salary progression.

The position involves reviewing state-chartered banks, conducting investigations, and assessing financial conditions across key risk areas, with significant travel and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Introductory knowledge of bank operations, general accounting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to analyze complex operations of a financial institution and report findings.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with examiners, Division employees, and bank management.

Responsibilities

• Review the operation of state-chartered banks to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Conduct investigations for unsafe and unsound banking practices and assess internal controls.
• Determine the financial condition of a bank by evaluating six areas: capital adequacy, asset quality, management, earnings, liquidity, sensitivity to market risk.
• Conduct financial analysis of regulatory reports.
• Considerable overnight travel required.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Skills

Bank operations knowledge

Accounting fundamentals

Financial analysis

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook/Excel)

Attendance reliability

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Missouri Division of Finance

Job Opportunity

Assistant Bank Examiner

Jefferson City, Missouri

Starting salary: $61,825.92

Closing date: September 11, 2026

The Division of Finance is responsible for the chartering, licensing, and oversight of financial institutions in the State of Missouri.This is an entry level position that offers growth and development through a structured career path with defined benchmarks and salary progression.

Responsibilities:

• Review the operation of state-chartered banks to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Conduct investigations for unsafe and unsound banking practices and assess the adequacy of internal controls.
• Determine the financial condition of a bank by evaluating and rating six primary areas: capital adequacy, asset quality, management, earnings, liquidity, and sensitivity to market risk.
• Conduct financial analysis of regulatory reports.
• Considerable overnight travel required.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Introductory knowledge of bank operations, general accounting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to effectively analyze complex operations of a financial institution and report findings.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other examiners, Division employees, and bank management.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, and prepare concise written reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools such as Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in business or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. A background or education in finance and/or accounting is beneficial, but not required.

This position is accompanied by a complete benefits package, defined career path, and an emphasis on continued education and professional development.

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