Financial Inst Examiner; Examiner

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Minnesota is seeking a Financial Institutions Examiner to conduct on-site examinations of banks and other financial institutions, assess safety and regulatory compliance, and prepare examination reports. This role requires analytical judgment and experience in financial analysis, risk management, and supervision. Primary work location is the Golden Rule Building in St.

Paul, with a day shift and Monday–Friday schedule. Travel of up to 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in financial analysis, auditing, risk management, banking, or financial institution examination/supervision.
• Experience leading examinations, audits, or projects and coordinating others.
• Knowledge of statutes and regulations pertaining to financial institutions.
• Experience preparing clear examination reports and presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site examinations of banks and regulatory financial institutions to assess safety, soundness, and compliance.
• Analyze financial condition, identify risks, and prepare examination reports.
• Serve as Examiner in Charge on less complex financial institutions when needed.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

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

Advanced degree may substitute for 18 months experience

Job description

Working Title: Examiner

Job Class: Financial Institutions Examiner

Agency: Commerce Department

• Job ID : 98236

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/06/2026

• Closing Date : 11/19/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Commerce Dept / Commerce-MAPE

• Division/Unit : FE Banking Metro

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 15% of the time

• Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Financial Institutions Examiner conducts on-site examinations of banks and other financial institutions to assess the safety, soundness, and regulatory compliance. The position analyzes financial condition, identifies risks, prepares examination reports, and serves as Examiner in Charge on less complex financial institutions.

Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and relying on knowledge in financial analysis, auditing, risk management, banking, or financial institution examination/supervision within the financial services industry. Experience in the financial services industry includes roles within or overseeing banks, credit unions, trust companies, or other regulated financial services entities.

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

An Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.

Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Experience analyzing financial conditions, risk management practices, or regulatory compliance of financial institutions or other regulated financial services entities.

• Experience leading, coordinating, or directing examinations, audits, projects, or the work activities of others.

• Knowledge of statutes, rules, regulations and interpretive rulings pertaining to financial institutions.

• Experience preparing clear, concise reports and presenting findings to stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting regulatory examinations or supervisory reviews of banks, trust companies, or other regulated financial services entities for a state or federal regulatory agency.

• Experience leading regulatory examinations or serving as Examiner in Charge for a state or federal regulatory agency.

• Experience evaluating asset quality and credit risk, including reviewing and classifying loans.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers' license prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.