Lead WMS Financial Examiner — Regulatory Oversight

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington's Department of Financial Institutions seeks a Financial Examiner Supervisor to lead the Consumer Loan Origination and Escrow examination teams, ensuring rigorous supervision, examination quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role involves coordinating with state and federal agencies, guiding staff, and contributing to professional development while reinforcing DFI values and ethics. Telecommuting not expected; travel to sites and meetings is routine.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of consumer lending regulations, mortgage lending and escrow rules.
• Strong understanding of federal and state financial regulations affecting lending institutions.
• Experience coordinating with national regulators and state agencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Consumer Loan Origination and Escrow examination teams.
• Plan, lead, and supervise examinations and staff.
• Coordinate joint examinations with other departments and agencies.
• Provide technical assistance through webinars and trainings on compliance.
• Recruit, select, and onboard new financial examiners.
• Mentor staff and address performance issues.
• Support professional development and advancement of examiners.

Skills

Financial exams

Regulatory compliance

Multi-state collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Accounting/economics coursework

Tools

Regulatory exam software

Job description

State of Washington's Department of Financial Institutions seeks a Financial Examiner Supervisor to lead the Consumer Loan Origination and Escrow examination teams, ensuring rigorous supervision, examination quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role involves coordinating with state and federal agencies, guiding staff, and contributing to professional development while reinforcing DFI values and ethics. Telecommuting not expected; travel to sites and meetings is routine.