FINANCIAL CONTROL ANALYST - 43005221

State of Florida•Miami, FL

9d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) is responsible for licensing, chartering, examining, and regulating depository and non-depository financial institutions and financial service companies, including state-chartered banks, credit unions, trust companies, loan originators, mortgage lenders, securities dealers, investment advisors, consumer collection agencies and money transmitters throughout the state of Florida. The OFR is a professional office environment with a public service-driven mission. This is a highly responsible professional position assisting the Area Financial Manager. Requires extensive knowledge of laws, rules, court cases, other state and federal laws, and industry practices throughout the United States. Provides technical advice regarding the provisions of Chapters 494, 516, 520, 537, 559 and 560 Florida Statutes and the Office’s Administrative Rules. Responsible for scheduling, planning, conducting and writing complex examinations and complaint investigations. Effectively communicate the progress of said examinations and complaint investigations to senior level management. Acts as the Examiner-in-Charge. Acts as liaison between the Office of Financial Regulation and other agencies in order to successfully prosecute illegal activity as it relates to the above Florida Statutes.

Requirements

Four (4) years of professional examination and/or regulatory work experience relating to financial institutions, financial services companies, insurance companies, securities dealers or investment advisers, mortgage brokers or lenders, or money services businesses is required.
A post-secondary degree may be used as an alternative for years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge of mathematics.
Knowledge of auditing principles.
Knowledge of the methods of compiling, analyzing, and presenting data.
Knowledge of the techniques utilized in conducting examinations or investigations of financial services companies.
Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate data.
Ability to examine financial records.
Ability to conduct research.
Ability to write and prepare reports.
Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to probe and obtain critical facts.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to recognize the validity, authenticity, and propriety of operating records.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to effectively use computer hardware and software.
This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Individuals with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in accounting, finance, economics, business, insurance, or risk management.
Individuals who have four (4) or more years of professional experience in accounting, examining, investigating, analyzing or auditing financial data within the banking, insurance, consumer finance lending and money service businesses or with federal, state or local government.
Individuals who have a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in finance, business administration, economics, accounting, insurance or risk management or a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS); and/or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

Responsibilities

Responds to inquiries and provides technical advice and recommendations to management and the Office’s legal section concerning examinations, complaint investigations, administrative, and civil actions.
Conducts training seminars to educate the industry as well as providing technical training to Office of Financial Regulation staff.
Assists the Area Financial Manager, Bureau Chief, Financial Examiner/Analyst Supervisor and headquarters staff in the development and implementation of examination procedures and formal and on-the-job training programs covering these areas.
Participates in various policy decisions regarding the enforcement of Chapters 494, 516, 520, 537, 559, and 560 Florida Statutes and applicable Administrative Rules.
Other related work as required.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules for most positions
Paid holidays and an annual personal holiday
Paid vacation and sick leave
Excellent health & life insurance options for individuals and/or family coverage
Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, disability, etc.
Tax deferred medical and Dependent Care Benefit reimbursement accounts available
Deferred Compensation opportunities
Tuition waivers to attend state universities/community colleges
Retirement plans and options
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program