Licensing Policy Analyst

State of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance ($0 employee‑only)

Well‑Being Program

Employee Assistance Program

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

South Dakota Retirement System

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Family Leave

Military Leave

Holidays

Longevity Pay

Semimonthly Pay Periods

Job summary

The South Dakota Division of Banking is seeking a Policy Analyst to join our team in Pierre or Sioux Falls. The ideal candidate will analyze regulatory issues, communicate clearly, and support licensing and enforcement activities.

Responsibilities include managing licensee information, running reports, updating policy manuals, and coordinating with staff, licensees, and the public. We offer a robust benefits package and a path for professional growth.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in banking, finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to regulatory changes.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal information system to ensure integrity of licensee information.
• Maintain interaction between internal databases and nationwide licensing system owned by the states.
• Extract licensee information and run reports from databases to support licensee monitoring and examination functions.
• Review and update reporting processes to ensure the Division has the necessary information to monitor its licenses.
• Develop and maintain policy and procedure manuals related to licensing processes and databases.
• Recommend changes to Division processes, rules, and state laws to keep up with changes in federal law and policy.
• Daily interaction with Division staff, license applicants, licensed companies and the general public.
• Answer telephones and answer licensing questions.
• Assist Division staff in the licensing of money lenders, mortgage lenders, and money transmitters.
• Review documents, forms, data and files to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Handle multiple priorities

Maintain strict confidentiality

Organize and coordinate activities

Communicate information concisely

Self-motivated and proactive

Compose business letters

Discretion with diverse backgrounds

Education

Bachelor's degree in banking, finance, accounting, or related field

Job description

The South Dakota Division of Banking is seeking a Policy Analyst to join our team in Pierre or Sioux Falls. The ideal candidate will analyze regulatory issues, communicate clearly, and support licensing and enforcement activities.

Responsibilities include managing licensee information, running reports, updating policy manuals, and coordinating with staff, licensees, and the public. We offer a robust benefits package and a path for professional growth.