Junior Field Examiner

Oxford Bank; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Bank in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking a Junior Field Examiner to join its Commercial Finance team. The program targets new graduates and provides hands-on training in field exams, collateral analysis, and bank policies to build practical experience. Expect broad exposure to financial statement reviews and reporting.

Approximately 60% travel is required (Mon–Thu nights). Successful candidates will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of communicating findings clearly to the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; accounting or finance concentration preferred.
• Heavy travel approximately 60% of the year (Mon–Thu nights).

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced Examiners in field exams and reporting.
• Analyze financial statements and collateral such as AR and inventory.
• Verify client books and adherence to bank policies.
• Verify credit facility is managed per approved structure.
• Prepare clear written reports with results and recommendations.
• Track time spent for proper client billing.

Skills

Strong communication

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance preferred)

Job description

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*PLEASE NOTE - Our goal is to have the selected candidates start in January 2027. Candidates graduating with a Bachelor's degree in December 2026 are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

Oxford Commercial Finance is seeking a driven, self-motivated, financially focused individual who has an interest in gaining hands-on experience. The Junior Field Examiner program provides a unique opportunity for new graduates to learn, work, and contribute to an industry leading environment. Junior Field Examiners will be trained on items such as bank policies and procedures, field exam templates and programs, collateral monitoring systems, types of collateral, and risks to collateral. Duties to include assisting more experienced Examiners in the completion of field exams, this may include analyzing financial statements, reviewing cash transactions, testing of primary collateral items such as accounts receivable and inventory.

Primary Responsibilities

• Verify the existence and analyze performance of client’s collateral.
• Verify the accuracy of the client’s books and records.
• Verify the accuracy and analyze the client's reporting to Bank.
• Verify credit facility is managed in adherence to approved structure.
• Spread and analyze client’s financial statements to assess financial performance and cash flow and potential red flags to collateral.
• Communicate regularly with Credit Department and Field Exam Department before, during and after the field exam.
• Prepare a clear and concise written report summarizing the results of the exam and make recommendations.
• Assist Staff and Senior Field Examiners on exams as needed.
• Schedule field exams with clients.
• Track time spent completing the field exam to ensure proper billing to the client.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Field Exam team members are proactive, process-oriented, analytical, creative and highly engaged with their work, their team members and their internal and external clients. Successful team members are detail-oriented, effective communicators, and are successful in handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree is required; a concentration in accounting or finance is preferred.
• Heavy travel required. Approximately 60% of the year will require travel. Travel is defined as nights away from home (typically Monday through Thursday).

*This position will comply with all BSA compliance laws and regulations including the Bank’s BSA policy and procedures.

“Oxford Bank is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Oxford Bank are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”