Senior Securities Examiner

State of Maine; Gardiner (ME); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

12 days sick leave

3+ weeks vacation leave

Health Insurance Coverage

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Parental leave

Job summary

State of Maine in Gardiner seeks a Senior Securities Examiner to conduct field and desk examinations of broker-dealers and investment advisers to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations.

The role includes analyzing financial records, preparing reports, testifying at hearings, reviewing license applications, and collaborating with staff and regulated firms. A hybrid work schedule is available after the initial training period.

Qualifications

• Financial examination or securities industry experience.
• Analytical skills to analyze financial records and data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word for reporting.
• Strong communication with colleagues, regulated firms and the public.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field and desk examinations of broker-dealers and investment advisers to ensure compliance with state law, rules and regulations.
• Prepare examination reports with findings, supporting data and financial analysis.
• Testify at hearings to explain examination findings.
• Review license applications for investment advisers, broker-dealers and representatives.
• Provide guidance to securities firms and professionals and recommend changes to laws and policies.

Skills

Financial examination

Securities industry

Excel

Word

Financial analysis

Reporting

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Cloud-based collaboration

Financial analysis software

Job description

Department of Professional & Financial Regulation (and Boards)

Job Class Code:0349
Grade: 24/Professional & Technical
Salary: $51,688.00-$74,467.20/Annually
Location: Gardiner

Opening Date: August 18, 2026

Closing Date: September 1, 2026

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Protect Maine investors and help financial firms and professionals serve their clients ethically and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Senior Securities Examiner position with the Maine Office of Securities conducts examinations of and reviews licensing applications from investment advisers, broker-dealers and their representatives.

If you are a detail-oriented team player with strong communication skills, join our team to help prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unethical practices in the securities and investment industry and promote healthy capital markets.

The Office is an agency within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. We offer a collaborative and supportive workplace with excellent training opportunities, benefits and work/life balance. A hybrid work schedule is available after the initial training period.

As a Senior Securities Examiner, you will be:

• Conducting field and desk examinations of broker-dealers and investment advisers – including review of books and records, internal controls, client files, and correspondence – to ensure compliance with state law, rules and regulations.
• Preparing examination reports with findings, recommendations, supporting data, and financial analysis.
• Testifying at hearings to explain examination findings.
• Reviewing license applications for investment advisers, broker-dealers and representatives.
• Providing guidance and feedback to securities firms and professionals.
• Recommending changes to laws, rules, and policies that protect investors and respond to industry trends.
• Assisting investigative staff as needed to respond to investor complaints.
• Knowledge of State and federal securities laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Excel and Word, cloud-based collaboration platforms, and financial analysis software.
• Financial examination or securities industry experience.
• Analyzing financial records and data.
• Writing clear, effective and precise reports.
• Managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Effective communication with colleagues, regulated firms and professionals, and the public at large.
• Minimum Qualifications

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee’s pay toward the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There’s a job and then there’s purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.