Senior Bank Examiner – Safety & Soundness

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options

Pension plan

401k with match

Paid vacation and holidays

Onsite facilities

Job summary

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is seeking examiners to evaluate financial soundness, risk management, and regulatory compliance. The role involves leading or supporting bank examinations, preparing supervisory reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Candidates should have an examiner commission or federal/state certification, plus five years of banking experience. Travel is required 20–30% annually, and relocation to the Memphis, Louisville, or St. Louis offices may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a commensurate field or commensurate experience.
• Examiner commission or certification granted by a federal or state regulatory agency.
• Five years’ relevant banking experience (e.g., lending, capital markets, Bank Secrecy Act, or related).
• Ability to lead or participate in bank examinations or bank holding company inspections, or key areas within those activities.
• Sound ability to create professional supervisory reports.
• Knowledge in finance, accounting, lending, banking operations or related fields.
• Interest in coaching, mentoring, and developing peers.
• Teamwork, strong collaboration and leadership abilities.
• Overnight travel is required 20-30% of the year (~50 nights).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the soundness of an organization's financial condition, including capital, asset quality, earnings, liquidity and interest rate risk.
• Assess the effectiveness of risk management, including board and management oversight, policies & procedures, internal controls and MIS.
• Ensure compliance with banking laws and regulations.
• Lead or participate in bank examinations or bank holding company inspections, or key areas within those activities.
• Create professional supervisory reports with clarity and precision.
• Demonstrate knowledge in finance, accounting, lending, banking operations or related fields.
• Coach, mentor, and develop peers in a team environment.
• Work in a team setting, serving as a team member or team leader.
• Travel 20-30% annually; readiness to relocate within the 8th District.

Skills

Examiner commission/certification

Banking/financial experience

Team leadership/mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or commensurate experience

Job description

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is seeking examiners to evaluate financial soundness, risk management, and regulatory compliance. The role involves leading or supporting bank examinations, preparing supervisory reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Candidates should have an examiner commission or federal/state certification, plus five years of banking experience. Travel is required 20–30% annually, and relocation to the Memphis, Louisville, or St. Louis offices may be needed.