BANK EXAMINER III

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position serves and travels as examiner-in-charge, or works independently under the direction of an examiner-in-charge, to ensure the timely, organized and efficient completion of the examination process. This includes the most complex and problem bank, corporate fiduciary, data processing centers and/or service providers examinations assigned to the Banks, Trust Companies and Savings Institutions Section in the Division of Banking. The role involves gathering information, analyzing and evaluating the financial condition of banks and corporate fiduciaries, as well as all forms of lending including real estate, installment, and commercial loans, letters of credit, and direct lease financing. The examiner will read corporate minutes and by-laws, conduct meetings with licensed institution’s management and the board of directors to discuss examination findings, and complete examination report pages and supporting work papers. The conclusions will cover the financial condition of the institution, the adequacy of compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls, adherence to safe and sound practices, and compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Other duties as required or assigned are also part of the role.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with courses in accounting, corporate finance, banking, and monetary theory.
Requires three years of professional accounting, banking or auditing experience.
Requires the ability to pass an agency conducted background check.
Requires ability to travel frequently and extensively, both in and out-of-state.
Requires a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel.

Nice To Haves

Prefers five years of Bank Examination Experience with successful completion of the FDIC Risk Management Capstone Course or CSBS Examiner in charge School, CSBS Technical writing course, and CSBS Meetings with Management Course or equivalent.
Prefers five years of Bank Trust Examination Experience with Federal or State Agency.

Responsibilities

Serves and travels as examiner-in-charge, or works independently under the direction of an examiner-in-charge, to ensure the timely, organized and efficient completion of the examination process including the most complex and problem bank, corporate fiduciary, data processing centers and/or service providers examinations assigned to the Banks, Trust Companies and Savings Institutions Section in the Division of Banking.
Gathers information, analyzes and evaluates the financial condition of the bank and corporate fiduciary.
Gathers information, analyzes and evaluates all forms of lending, including real estate, installment, and commercial loans, letters of credit, and direct lease financing.
Reads the corporate minutes and by-laws of the bank, corporate fiduciary, data processing centers and/or service providers.
Conducts meetings with licensed institution’s management and the board of directors to discuss or explain examination findings.
Completes examination report pages and supporting work papers to document the examination process and report conclusions regarding the financial condition of the bank, corporate fiduciary, data processing centers and/or service providers and the adequacy and extent of compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls, the extent of adherence to safe and sound practices, and the extent of compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually
3 paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources