Financial Examiner (Hybrid) #260319-1158AR-001

Introduction The State of Connecticut Department of Banking (DOB) is now accepting applications for a Financial Examiner opportunity in Hartford, CT!
This image shows a career progression pathway within the State of Connecticut: starting with Connecticut Careers Trainee (Administrative & Residual) or Accounting Careers Trainee, advancing to Financial Examiner (highlighted to indicate the current opening), next, to Associate Financial Examiner, then, to Principal Financial Examiner, and ending with Many more opportunities available!

What We Can Offer You
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Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Monday - Friday
Full-time (40 hours per week)
First shift
Location: 280 Trumbull Street in Hartford, CT
A hybrid schedule (combination of in-office and telework) will be available based on business needs in accordance with the Telework Policy .

THE ROLE 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 contacts as well as internal staff 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 The Connecticut Department of Banking is the primary state regulator for state-chartered banks and credit unions, securities, and consumer credit. Its 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.

Selection Plan
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Before You Apply
Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
Preferred Shift/Location: 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.
Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov .
Salary Calculations: 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.
Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

After You Apply
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The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics .

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Frank DeCusati at frank.decusati@ct.gov .
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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 conducting examinations of entities regulated by the Department of Banking
Experience analyzing financial statements and loan files
Experience leading and training a team in financial regulation
Experience assessing management policies of entities regulated by the Department of Banking
Experience reviewing risk management and IT programs of financial institutions regulated by the Department of Banking

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.