SECURITIES EXAMINER 2* - 09082026-80883

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking an intermediate Securities Examiner to review registrations, perform post-registration examinations, and interpret Tennessee Securities Act and NASAA/FINRA rules. Travel within Tennessee may be required for on-site reviews and investigations.

The role involves collaborating with regulators, preparing reports, and assisting in training other examiners while applying solid accounting and legal knowledge to ensure compliance across the securities industry.

Qualifications

• Education or experience: high school graduation with six years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, or financial services.
• Alternative substitution: bachelor’s degree plus two years of related experience in accounting, auditing, or financial services, or compliance.
• One year of full-time professional securities examination experience with the State of Tennessee.
• NSQs: a valid motor vehicle license may be required for employment in some positions.

Responsibilities

• Examines filings for securities offerings, including registration applications, exemption filings, and notice filings to determine whether filing requirements are met pursuant to the Tennessee Securities Act and Rules.
• Examines applications for industry registrations and exemptions, including broker-dealers, broker-dealer agents, investment advisers, investment adviser representatives, and issuer-dealers to determine whether filing requirements are met pursuant to the Tennessee Securities Act and Rules.
• Conducts post-registration examinations to review the books and records of Tennessee based broker-dealers and investment advisers to ensure compliance with the Tennessee Securities Act and Rules.
• Comprehends securities laws and rules and serves as a resource regarding the compliance requirements of the Tennessee Securities Act and Rules, NASAA's EFD, and FINRA's CRD/IARD.
• Refers Tennessee Securities Act and Rules violations and disqualifications to the Director of Registration.
• Assists in training other Securities Examiners.
• Completes monthly and weekly reports providing statistics on filings and examinations.
• Collaborates with other regulators to discuss market and industry trends.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Active Learning and Listening

Time Management

Judgment and Decision Making

Social Perceptiveness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laptop/Computer

Office Equipment

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/08/26 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 09/21/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $3,631.00

Salary (Annually) $43,572.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville, TN

Department Commerce and Insurance

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & INSURANCE, DAVIDSON COUNTY

Qualifications

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to six years of full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: providing accounting, auditing, or financial services; conducting financial-related investigations; providing compliance services within any investment-related industry; examining financial institutions; or practicing law.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to two years of full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: providing accounting, auditing, or financial services; conducting financial-related investigations; providing compliance services within any investment-related industry; examining financial institutions; or practicing law.

OR

One year of full-time professional securities examination experience with the State of Tennessee.

NSQs: A valid motor vehicle license must be required for employment in some positions.

Overview

This classification functions at the intermediate working level with a moderate sized workload performing examination work of considerable difficulty. An employee in this class is responsible for examining applications for registration of securities offerings, broker-dealers, broker-dealer agents, investment advisers, and investment adviser representatives. The employee is also responsible for conducting post-registration examinations for Tennessee based broker-dealers and investment advisers. This class differs from that of Securities Examiner 1 in that an incumbent of the latter is training in examinations and the work is less complex. This class differs from that of Securities Examiner 3 in that the incumbent of the latter conducts more complex examinations.

Responsibilities

• Examines filings for securities offerings, including registration applications, exemption filings, and notice filings to determine whether filing requirements are met pursuant to the Tennessee Securities Act and Rules. Communicates filing deficiencies to issuers.
• Examines applications for industry registrations and exemptions, including broker-dealers, broker-dealer agents, investment advisers, investment adviser representatives, and issuer-dealers to determine whether filing requirements are met pursuant to the Tennessee Securities Act and Rules. Communicates filing deficiencies to applicants.
• Conducts post-registration examinations to review the books and records of Tennessee based broker-dealers and investment advisers to ensure compliance with the Tennessee Securities Act and Rules. Periodically travels within Tennessee to conduct on-site examinations, including overnight stays. Works within NASAA's NEMO 2.0 program to conduct examinations.
• Comprehends securities laws and rules and serves as a resource regarding the compliance requirements of the Tennessee Securities Act and Rules, NASAA's Electronic Filing Depository (EFD), and FINRA's Central Registration Depository (CRD) and Investment Adviser Registration Depository (IARD).
• Refers Tennessee Securities Act and Rules violations and disqualifications of securities offering filings, industry filings, and post-registration examinations to the Director of Registration.
• Assists in training other Securities Examiners.
• Completes monthly and weekly reports providing statistics on securities offering filings, industry filings, and post-registration examinations.
• Collaborates with other securities regulators to discuss market and industry trends, examination findings, and other relevant industry information and topics.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Decision Quality
• Instills Trust
• Communicates Effectively
• Action Oriented
• Situational Adaptability

Knowledges

• Economics and Accounting
• Customer and Personal Service
• English Language

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Active Learning and Listening
• Time Management
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Social Perceptiveness

Abilities

• Written Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning

Tools & Equipment

• Laptop/Computer
• Basic office equipment

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

• Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.