Director of Corporate Activities

State Bar of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Banking seeks a Director of Corporate Activities to oversee depository and non-depository charter and license applications, including mergers, changes of home office, and renewals. The role supervises staff, guides process improvements, and interfaces with executives on high-level regulatory matters.

This senior management position requires strong knowledge of banking laws, strategic oversight, and the ability to coordinate cross-divisional work while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, law (LLB/JD) or related field.
• Seven to ten years progressively responsible experience in regulation, examination, and analysis of financial institutions or related legal industry experience.
• Three years’ current experience in management and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, processes, and makes recommendations to the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners concerning applications and filings.
• Oversees filings of corporate documents.
• Represents the Department at meetings with executive offices and Board of Directors and other stakeholders.
• Develops and implements procedures and ensures processing deadlines are met.
• Supervises division staff and coordinates with other divisions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Team-building

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree (finance/accounting/business/law)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Director of Corporate Activities

Working Title: Director of Corporate Activities

State Classification: Director IV – VI

Class No. / Sal Grp: U1623 – U1625 / EE00

Monthly Salary: Dir. IV: $13,735 – $15,180 / Dir. V: $15,181 – $16,626 / Dir. VI: $16,627 – $18,071

Salary Contingent on Experience

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Austin Headquarter Office

Overnight Travel: Minimal – Up to 10%

Mission

The mission of the Texas Department of Banking is to ensure Texas has a safe, sound, and competitive financial services system.

General Description

Position is responsible for overseeing the processing of all depository and non-depository charter and/or license related applications, including de novo, change of control, change of home office, merger/acquisition, new activities, branches, renewal applications.as well as corporate filings (i.e., amendments to articles). Performs highly advanced (senior level) managerial work and provides direction and guidance, regarding the acceptance/completion of all applications. Supervises all administrative and support personnel within the division. Works with minimal supervision and general direction of the Executive Deputy Commissioner with extensive latitude for making decisions in accordance with agency policies and state laws.

Job Duties

• Reviews, processes, and makes recommendations to the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners concerning applications and filings.
• Oversees filings of corporate documents.
• Responds to written and verbal general correspondence regarding corporate matters.
• Implements procedures to ensure all processing deadlines are met.
• Reports to and regularly communicates with the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner(s) regarding matters relating to the activities of the division.
• Provides overall supervision and direction to division personnel while ensuring that a high degree of professionalism, employee morale, and a cooperative work environment is maintained.
• Assesses divisional training needs and makes recommendations for training to assure a competent staff capable of fulfilling its responsibilities.
• Represents the Department at meetings with executive offices and Board of Directors as well as other stakeholders.
• Responsible for development and implementation of appropriate procedures.
• Represents the Department as a speaker, panelist or moderator at various industry and regulatory meetings, conferences, seminars or other official functions.
• Reviews and recommends changes to statutes, rules and Departmental policies affecting filings processed and activities conducted by the division.
• Communicates and coordinates work involving other divisions such as Bank and Trust Supervision, Legal, and Non-Depository Supervision.
• Reviews various reports prepared by members of the Corporate staff including such things as time sheets, expense vouchers, performance measures, budgets, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Director IV

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, law (with a LLB or JD) or a related field.
• Seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in the regulation, examination, and analysis of financial institutions, and/or related legal industry experience.
• Two (2) years’ current experience in management and supervision.

Director V

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, law (with a LLB or JD) or a related field.
• Eight (8) years progressively responsible experience in regulation, examination, and analysis of financial institutions and/or related legal industry experience.
• Three (3) years’ current experience in management and supervision.

Director VI

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, law (with a LLB or JD) or a related field.
• Ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in regulation, examination, and analysis of financial institutions and/or related legal industry experience.
• Three (3) years’ current experience in management and supervision.

Preferred Qualification

• Working knowledge of bank operations and applicable laws.
• Experience with crypto and stablecoin ecosystems, including key use cases and how digital assets intersect with payments, fintech platforms, and traditional financial services.
• Experience performing fraud detection or anti-money laundering functions.
• Progressive working experience with a federal banking regulatory agency - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency - or the Texas Department of Banking, or another approved banking authority.
• Be a current or former bank examiner commissioned by one of the federal banking regulatory agencies, or Texas Department of Banking, or another approved banking authority.

Special Requirements

• Position requires minimal overnight travel, up to 10%.
• Must possess a vehicle capable of transporting supplies and mail.
• Must possess or obtain within 90 days a valid Texas Driver’s license. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving any vehicle to conduct agency business. Final applicants must certify that personally owned vehicles used for agency business have Texas minimum liability coverage and a valid state inspection.
• This position requires that the incumbent demonstrate strong personal financial responsibility and integrity.
• Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to complete a work style profile.
• Final applicants will be subject to an employment credit check, driving record check, and criminal background check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough working knowledge of operations and laws applicable to regulated entities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess working knowledge in the use of personal computers, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Understand and employ effective leadership and team building skills. Capable of successfully negotiating difficult situations and building consensus.
• Familiarity with budgeting and planning concepts is preferable but not required.
• Possess and exhibit excellent personnel supervisory skills including three years’ current experience in management and supervision.
• Ability to be self-motivated and exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the incumbent to frequently perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive use of a personal computer, copiers, printers, telephone and client/customer contact. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.

Marginal or corrected visual, speech and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers. Position requires frequent work under stress, as a team member and in direct contact with others. Travel is less than 10% with minimal overnight stays.

E-Verify

This organization participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The Texas Department of Banking is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. A disabled individual requiring reasonable accommodation shall not be denied opportunity due to the disability. The applicant should contact Human Resources if reasonable accommodation is required during the application process at [phone].