Financial Examiner Hybrid Recruitment # 250107-1158AR-001 Location Hartford, CT Date Opened 1/27/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $78,296 - $101,215/year Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 2/3/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Banking (DOB (https://portal.ct.gov/DOB) ) is now accepting applications for a Financial Examiner (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1158AR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) opportunity in Hartford, CT! WHAT WE OFFER + Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! + Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. + Professional growth and development opportunitie s + A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees POSITION HIGHLIGHTS + Full time, 40 hours per week + Monday through Friday schedule + First shift hours + A hybrid schedule (combination of in-office and telework) will be available based on business needs, in accordance with the Telework Policy (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/OPM/OLR/Notices/2021-TW-final-agreement-with-arbitrated-issue-included.pdf) + Location: 260 Constitution Plaza Hartford, CT POSTION DETAILS The Financial Examiner position will conduct examinations of greater than average difficulty and complexity of the financial entities regulated by the Financial Institution Division at the Department of Banking. The selected candidate will: + Conduct or assist in inquiries, investigations, and/or examinations of domestic (federally insured banks, uninsured banks, trust banks) and international banks, credit unions, and other financial entities + Investigate consumer complaints regarding complex or specialized issues in the conduct and delivery of services by regulated entities as necessary + Review, analyze, and assess financial and operational documentation, including bank and financial statements and reports, loan files, investments, management policies, consumer complaints, risk management programs, advertising, licensing information, and other records + Investigate, research, and document apparent violations of applicable laws and contraventions of policy + Interact and communicate with both industry as well as internally to review issues and findings + Write reports and communicate report findings to stakeholders in examination and application processing + Collect and analyze information relating to the application review process including financial and operational documentation, compliance with statutes, etc + Analyze and assess financial institutions' compliance with federal and state laws and regulations + Learn and utilize the e-license system, and the other federal agency examination systems used in conducting examinations ABOUT US At the Dept. of Banking, our mission is to protect users of financial services from unlawful or improper practices by ensuring regulated entities and individuals adhere to state banking, consumer credit and securities laws. The Department accomplishes this through regular, thorough, and cost-effective examinations of the entities it supervises. The Department also engages the public and other stakeholders through a variety of media platforms, educational outreach initiatives, and press communications. Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of CT employee! Selection Plan For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. To Apply: + In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. + The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. + Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. + In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting. + All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov . FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: + Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! 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These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. + Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. + Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) . Connect With Us: + Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov. + Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/stateofconnecticut/mycompany/) . PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Banking this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the examination and investigation of financial entities regulated by the Department of Banking. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Conducts or assists in the conduct of examinations and investigations of domestic and international banks, credit unions, broker-dealers, investment advisers, mortgage companies, consumer lenders and other financial entities; + Assesses financial condition and/or regulatory compliance by reviewing financial and operational documentation, including financial statements and reports, loan files, investments, management policies, consumer complaints, risk management programs, advertising, licensing information and other records; + Researches and documents apparent violations of applicable laws and contraventions of policy; + Communicates with industry and department managers to review issues and findings; + Assists in enforcement activities such as drafting subpoenas and interviewing witnesses; + Provides guidance to public on industry regulatory requirements and business practices through consumer complaint resolution and outreach activities; + Reviews and makes decisions on non-routine license and registration applications; + Prepares exam and investigation reports and correspondence; + May provide guidance to lower level staff regarding examining procedures and techniques; + May work with prosecuting attorneys and testify with regard to examinations or investigations; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Knowledge of + the organization, operations and business practices of financial entities such as banks, credit unions, trust companies, broker-dealers, investment advisors, mortgage companies and other non-bank grantors of credit; + principles and practices of accounting, auditing and finance; + laws applicable to regulated entities; + regulatory and investigative procedures and techniques; + Ability to + interpret and apply applicable statutes and regulations; + utilize computer software; + Skills + oral and written communication skills; + interpersonal skills. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Six (6) years of experience in the regulation of financial entities or in accounting, auditing, banking or finance. NOTE: Financial entities are defined as domestic and international banks, credit unions, broker-dealers, investment advisors, mortgage companies and consumer lenders. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the paraprofessional level. NOTE: This experience is interpreted as work requiring the exercise of some independent judgment in the application of basic principles and practices of accounting, auditing, banking, finance or the regulation of financial entities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED + Successful completion of an Accounting Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience and Special Experience. + Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience and Special Experience. + College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree. + A Master’s degree in business, accounting, finance or closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Experience working in or regulating institutions supervised by the Connecticut Department of Banking. + Experience with consumer financial protection laws. + Experience conducting examinations or compliance audits. + Experience communicating both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS + Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. + Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online