Examiner III

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The Department of Financial Institutions in Utah seeks a Financial Institutions Examiner III to conduct examinations of depository institutions, assess financial condition and compliance, and prepare detailed reports. This role requires travel within and outside the state, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Candidates must be Utah residents and pass background checks. Four or more years of examiner experience and knowledge of banking regulations are preferred.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience with a state or federal banking agency as a bank examiner and completed all FDIC core schools up through and including Introduction to Information Technology School and Introduction to Security, or equivalent core schools from another depository institution regulatory agency.
• Experience leading Examiner-in-Charge for a full-scope safety and soundness bank examination at least three times and conducted management and board of directors exit meetings.
• Experience using Examination Tool Suite (ETS) platform.
• Experience completing Examination Documentation (ED) modules.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify complex problems and develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of auditing and accounting.
• Knowledge of financial markets, models, and banking.
• Strong writing skills, including the ability to compose and produce reports, documents, and related materials using computer software.
• Experience reviewing commercial loans, including an assessment of a regulated institution’s underwriting and credit administration practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations, including determining the nature, scope and direction of the examination, reviewing and analyzing available information, identifying potential issues, scheduling examinations, and preparing examination work papers.
• Leading or supervising staff, delegating work assignments, monitoring quality of work, scheduling staff, providing technical assistance or training, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency rules.
• Analyzing, summarizing and reviewing data; reporting findings, interpreting results and making recommendations; drafting examination reports and other written materials.
• Reviewing and evaluating reports, documents, laws, rules, and regulations; editing, preparing, and approving summaries of findings.
• Participating in or leading meetings to clarify, resolve and settle examination issues.
• Monitoring and evaluating operations, programs, processes, and practices for quality and effectiveness; recommending improvements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong writing skills

Analytical thinking

Auditing knowledge

Financial markets banking knowledge

Problem solving

Tools

ETS platform

Examination Documentation (ED) modules

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $41.09 - $61.72 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Application Deadline – 10/4/2026*

Key Responsibilities

Employees in the Financial Institutions Examiner III position work in a team environment to conduct examinations of depository institutions (including banks, industrial banks, and credit unions) to determine their financial condition and compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards, and guidelines. Examinations involve preparing detailed written and verbal reports, and include onsite contact with institution officers, directors and employees. Examiner III’s may also conduct examinations of money service businesses subject to the department’s jurisdiction. Examiner III’s also provide technical expertise in a specialty area, train less-experienced examiners, and conduct special projects for agency management.

Examiners can spend approximately 20 percent of their time traveling, including overnight travel both within and outside the state, to perform examinations and to attend training.

Candidates must be residents of the state of Utah. Use of a private vehicle, subject to reimbursement, is required to travel to field sites.

Principal Duties

• Conducting examinations, including determining the nature, scope and direction of the examination, reviewing and analyzing available information, identifying potential issues, scheduling examinations, and preparing examination work papers.
• Leading or functionally supervising staff, delegating work assignments, monitoring/reviewing quality of work, scheduling staff, providing technical assistance or training, and/or providing input on performance appraisal, hiring and discipline. Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines.
• Analyzing, summarizing and/or reviewing data; reporting findings, interpreting results and/or making recommendations. Writing or drafting correspondence, examination reports and other types of reports, documents and/or other written materials.
• Reviewing and evaluating reports, documents, laws, rules, and regulations. Also editing, preparing, and approving summaries of findings.
• Participating in or holding meetings to clarify, resolve and settle examination issues.
• Monitoring and evaluating operations, programs, processes, and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; making recommendations for improvement

This position may be underfilled as a Financial Institutions Examiner II if the applicant: has less than four years of work-related experience, has not fully met the field experience preferences identified below, or hasn't been commissioned by a state or federal depository institution regulatory agency.

DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Four or more years of experience with a state or federal banking agency as a bank examiner and completed all FDIC core schools up through and including Introduction to Information Technology School and Introduction to Security, or equivalent core schools from another depository institution regulatory agency.

Preferred Or Trainable/on-the-job Qualifications

• Served as the lead Examiner-in-Charge for a full-scope safety and soundness bank examination at least three times – and planned and conducted management and board of directors exit meetings.
• Experience conducting examinations using the Examination Tool Suite (ETS) platform.
• Experience completing Examination Documentation (ED) modules.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of auditing and accounting.
• Knowledge of financial markets, models, and banking.
• Strong writing skills, including the ability to compose and produce reports, documents, and related materials using computer software.
• Experience reviewing commercial loans, including an assessment of a regulated institution’s underwriting and credit administration practices.

About The Role

Location

60 S 400 W

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101

United States

Background Check Required

You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required

Schedule Code

B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

The primary mission of the Department of Financial Institutions is to charter, regulate, and supervise persons, firms, corporations, associations, and other business entities furnishing financial services to the citizens of the state of Utah. To learn more about the Department of Financial Institutions please click here.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].