FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ANALYST I - 43001742

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Paid holidays and personal holiday

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health & life insurance options

Tax deferred accounts

Job summary

Office of Financial Regulation in Tallahassee seeks a Financial Examiner/Analyst I to perform advanced analysis of amendments and applications for licensure of financial entities. You will interact with attorneys, regulators, and the public and assist in licensing processes.

The role requires understanding of financial laws, data analysis, and report writing. A background check is required; salary ranges from $49,000 to $51,000 annually with benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mathematics.
• Knowledge of auditing principles.
• Knowledge of the methods of compiling, analyzing, and presenting data.
• Knowledge of the techniques utilized in conducting examinations or investigations of financial services companies.
• Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate data.
• Ability to examine financial records.
• Ability to conduct research.
• Ability to write and prepare reports.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to probe and obtain critical facts.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to recognize the validity, authenticity, and propriety of operating records.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to effectively use computer hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced analysis and examination of amendments for businesses and branch offices to ensure licensure compliance.
• Perform advanced analysis and examination of applications for businesses and branch offices to ensure licensure compliance.
• Assist in licensing records and the application process, with limited instruction.
• Handle questions with attorneys, accountants, regulators and the public regarding laws and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Mathematics

Auditing principles

Data analysis

Data presentation

Laws and regulations

Research

Report writing

Critical facts gathering

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Regulatory review

Licensure/registration review

Interpersonal relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/economics/business/insurance/risk management

Job description

Requisition No:886679

Agency: Office of Financial Regulation

Working Title: FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ANALYST I - 43001742

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

CLASS TITLE: FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ ANALYST I

DIVISION: CONSUMER FINANCE

BUREAU: REGISTRATION

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

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.

• 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:

• 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 one (1) or more years of professional experience in reviewing applications for licensure or registration within a federal, state, or local government.
• individuals who have one (1) or more years of professional experience in accounting, examining, investigating, analyzing or auditing financial data within the banking, insurance, consumer finance or securities industry compliance, supervision of consumer finance industry personnel or regulations of consumer finance industry or similar experience in another financial services industry subject to complex regulatory review or with federal, state or local government.

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.

OTHER KSAs (Incumbent may learn on job):

SPECIAL NOTES:

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

The anticipated annual salary range shall be from $49,000 to $51,000. The starting salary shall be commensurate with the selected candidate’s competencies and qualifications.

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

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:

Perform advanced analysis and examination of amendments for businesses and branch offices to ensure compliance with requirements for licensure pursuant to Chapters 494, 516, 520, 537, 559 and 560 F.S., and to determine whether additional review is warranted by the Division for enforcement purposes.

Perform advanced analysis and examination of applications for businesses and branch offices to ensure compliance with requirements for licensure pursuant to Chapters 494, 516, 520, 537, 559 & 560 F.S., and to determine whether additional review is warranted by the Division for enforcement purposes.

Assist in general projects relating to the licensing records and the application process, on an advanced level and with limited instruction. These projects will include licensing and researching and interpreting regulations.

Handle questions conferring with attorneys, accountants, regulators and the public regarding laws, rules, regulations, and Office policies under Chapters 494, 516, 520, 537, 559 & 560 F.S. and regarding the licensing records maintained by the Division pursuant to Chapter 494, 516, 520, 537, 559 & 560 F.S.

Perform other related duties 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.