FINANCIAL CONTROL ANALYST - 43005219

FLOFR; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Financial Regulation in Tampa, Florida, is seeking a Financial Control Analyst to join the Enforcement Bureau within the Consumer Finance division. This professional role requires thorough knowledge of financial regulations and robust analytical skills to examine and supervise financial institutions.

Successful candidates will conduct examinations, investigations, and write detailed reports, coordinating with senior management and external agencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of professional examination and/or regulatory work experience relating to financial institutions or similar entities.
• Knowledge of mathematics and auditing principles.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and understand applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to conduct examinations or investigations of financial services companies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations and complaint investigations related to financial institutions and services.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations to management and legal staff.
• Schedule, plan, and write complex examination reports; act as Examiner-in-Charge.
• Liaise with other agencies to pursue enforcement actions and educate industry stakeholders.
• Participate in policy decisions and training to improve examination procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business or related

Master's degree in Finance/Business Administration/Economics/CPA/CFE/CAMS

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Requisition No:882889

Agency: Office of Financial Regulation

Working Title: FINANCIAL CONTROL ANALYST - 43005219

Position Number:43005219

*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

CLASS TITLE: FINANCIAL CONTROL ANALYST

DIVISION: CONSUMER FINANCE

BUREAU: ENFORCEMENT

CITY: TAMPA

COUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH

The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) is responsible for licensing, chartering, examining, and regulating depository and non-depository financial institutions and financial service companies, including state-chartered banks, credit unions, trust companies, loan originators, mortgage lenders, securities dealers, investment advisors, consumer collection agencies and money transmitters throughout the state of Florida.

The OFR is a professional office environment with a public service-driven mission.

Visit our website at https://www.flofr.gov/aboutus/careers to learn more about the excellent benefits available to OFR employees, including:

• Flexible work schedules for most positions;
• Paid holidays and an annual personal holiday;
• Paid vacation and sick leave;
• Excellent health & life insurance options for individuals and/or family coverage;
• Tax deferred medical and Dependent Care Benefit reimbursement accounts available;
• Deferred Compensation opportunities;
• Tuition waivers to attend state universities/community colleges;
• Retirement plans and options;
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Requirement:

• Four (4) years of professional examination and/or regulatory work experience relating to financial institutions, financial services companies, insurance companies, securities dealers or investment advisers, mortgage brokers or lenders, or money services businesses is required. A post-secondary degree may be used as an alternative for years of experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferences:

• Individuals with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in accounting, finance, economics, business, insurance, or risk management.
• Individuals who have four (4) or more years of professional experience in accounting, examining, investigating, analyzing or auditing financial data within the banking, insurance, consumer finance lending and money service businesses or with federal, state or local government.
• Individuals who have a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in finance, business administration, economics, accounting, insurance or risk management or a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS); and/or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

Minimum Qualifications

for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of mathematics.

2. Knowledge of auditing principles.

3. Knowledge of the methods of compiling, analyzing, and presenting data.

4. Knowledge of the techniques utilized in conducting examinations or investigations of financial services companies.

5. Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate data.

6. Ability to examine financial records.

7. Ability to conduct research.

8. Ability to write and prepare reports.

9. Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

10. Ability to probe and obtain critical facts.

11. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

12. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

13. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

14. Ability to recognize the validity, authenticity, and propriety of operating records.

15. Ability to work independently.

16. Ability to effectively use computer hardware and software.

SPECIAL NOTES:

Multiple positions may be filled from this advertisement

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

The anticipated annual salary range shall be from $75,000 to $80,000. The starting salary shall be commensurate with the selected candidate’s competencies and qualifications. This position may include the addition of a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) of $53.73 monthly/$644.76 annually (Tampa), if applicable.

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

All applicants seeking employment with the OFR are subject to mandatory background checks conducted through the DFS, Bureau of Human Resource Management in accordance with the requirements of chapter 435, Florida Statutes, and reviews by OFR. Applicants may be disqualified for employment based on the information that may be obtained through research and/or OFR’s review process.

No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

This is a highly responsible professional position assisting the Area Financial Manager. Requires extensive knowledge of laws, rules, court cases, other state and federal laws, and industry practices throughout the United States.

Provides technical advice regarding the provisions of Chapters 494, 516, 520, 537, 559 and 560 Florida Statutes and the Office’s Administrative Rules. Responsible for scheduling, planning, conducting and writing complex examinations and complaint investigations. Effectively communicate the progress of said examinations and complaint investigations to senior level management. Acts as the Examiner-in-Charge. Acts as liaison between the Office of Financial Regulation and other agencies in order to successfully prosecute illegal activity as it relates to the above Florida Statutes.

Effectively communicate the progress of said examinations and complaint investigations to senior level management.

Acts as the Examiner-in-Charge. Acts as liaison between the Office of Financial Regulation and other agencies in order to successfully prosecute illegal activity as it relates to the above Florida Statutes.

• Responds to inquiries and provides technical advice and recommendations to management and the Office’s legal section concerning examinations, complaint investigations, administrative, and civil actions.
• Conducts training seminars to educate the industry as well as providing technical training to Office of Financial Regulation staff.
• Assists the Area Financial Manager, Bureau Chief, Financial Examiner/Analyst Supervisor and headquarters staff in the development and implementation of examination procedures and formal and on-the-job training programs covering these areas.
• Participates in various policy decisions regarding the enforcement of Chapters 494, 516, 520, 537, 559, and 560 Florida Statutes and applicable Administrative Rules.

Other related work as required.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.