Financial Institution Manager

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement benefits

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) seeks a Financial Institutions Manager for the Office of Credit Unions in Lansing, Michigan. The role focuses on supervising credit union activity and risk assessment to protect consumers and maintain public confidence in Michigan's financial services industries.

Ideal candidates will lead a team, exhibit strong analytical and communication skills, and be comfortable with travel for local and national engagements.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional experience supervising credit unions or state-regulated financial institutions.
• Bachelor's degree in business with core curriculum in finance, law and management; plus related coursework.
• Strong data analysis skills and experience with PowerBI and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise credit union safety and soundness examinations and regulatory compliance.
• Lead research and risk assessment activities for state-chartered credit unions and credit union service organizations.
• Interpret and communicate regulatory findings to leadership and stakeholders.
• Represent the Office of Credit Unions with industry and regulatory bodies, including travel as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory analysis

Data analysis

PowerBI

Microsoft Office

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerBI

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking an individual to work in public service as a Financial Institutions Managerin the Office of Credit Unions. This position is an opportunity to build a lifelong career doing work that truly matters - helping to protect consumers and maintain public confidence in Michigan’s insurance and financial services industries.

The right candidate will serve as a leader in supervising and directing credit union corporate activity and aggregate risk assessment functions related to the ongoing supervision of state-chartered credit unions and credit union service organizations as required by the Credit Union Act, PA 215 of 2003. You will be integral in research, regulatory analysis, financial analytics, and otherwise assisting in the overall operations of the Office of Credit Unions. You will also play an important role in ensuring transparency through reporting activities.

Ideal candidates will have:

• The drive to serve the people of the State of Michigan and make a difference in financial services.
• The ability to lead a team of professionals in supervising/examination credit union safety and soundness and regulatory compliance, and in dealing with complex issues.
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-tech environment while demonstrating sound professional judgment and decision-making.
• A curious and analytical mind capable of analyzing complex issues, identifying and assessing risks, developing solutions, and supporting conclusions.
• Strong experience working with data and datasets.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office products and Microsoft PowerBI.
• Experience working with federal National Credit Union Administration systems.
• The ability to communicate concisely and effectively orally and in writing with professionals in the industry and within DIFS. The desire to work closely with colleagues and senior leaders to solve problems.
• The ability to professionally represent the Michigan Office of Credit Unions on a local and national level, on complex credit union issues, including the ability to travel with some travel requiring overnight stay.

Other job features:

• Participation in webinars, conference calls, and employee development training.
• DIFS is looking for a team member who has an interest in helping others, who wants to learn and grow as a professional, and who wants to enjoy all the exciting things life in Michigan has to offer.
• The State of Michigan has been named as one of America's Best Employers For New Grads 2026.
• This position provides competitive pay, retirement, health, vision, and dental benefits.

Note: The Salary listed above is a range, and the final salary is determined by the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Work Location

This is an in-person position based in Lansing, Michigan, with the possibility for a hybrid work schedule where you would work from home up to three days per week, following a training period if approved.

Licenses

If you hold an active license issued by the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS), please note that it is considered a conflict of interest for DIFS employees to hold active licenses in the industries we regulate. If an offer of employment is made and accepted, it is required that DIFS issued license(s) held by the candidate will be surrendered.

Attachment Requirements

Please submit acover letter, resume, a copy of official transcripts, and a recent professional writing sample.

An "official college transcript" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed, and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to DIFS.

Failure to attach the requested documents may result in your application being screened out.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

DIFS is a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer, committed to recruiting, training, and retaining veterans and their spouses.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree with a business major including completion of a business core curriculum consisting of one course each in finance, law, and management, one course in either marketing or economics, and 6 semester (9 term) credits in accounting.

Experience

Four years of professional experience evaluating and determining safe and sound operating practices through examinations, visitations or investigations of state chartered depository or state licensed non-depository financial institutions in accordance with state and federal statutes equivalent to a Financial Institution Examiner, including two years equivalent to a Financial Institution Examiner P11 or one year equivalent to a Financial Institution Examiner 12.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Four years of professional experience as a financial institution examiner or specialist for a federal financial regulatory agency, FDIC, a Federal Reserve Bank, NCUA, Office of the Thrift Supervision, Comptroller of the Currency, or other federal or out-of state financial regulatory agencies;

OR

Six years of an equivalent type of professional financial institution industry experience. Relevant industry experience varies by position and may include financial institution commercial credit analysis/underwriting, commercial lending, loan review, audit, compliance, and risk management, as well as oversight of such functions.

Certain positions may be assigned selective position requirements and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/FinancialInstitutionsManager.pdf