Financial Examiner

Federal Reserve System•Kansas City, MO

10d•$74,800 - $181,300•Hybrid

About The Position

As a financial institutions examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, you will contribute to the safety and soundness of the nation’s financial system. The role involves independently reviewing financial information, assessing legal and regulatory compliance, evaluating risks within banking organizations, and investigating potential issues. Examiners communicate findings through meetings with financial institution executives and clear written reports, collaborate with teams and diverse audiences, and help guide banking executives and coach colleagues. The position supports knowledge-sharing, peer feedback, and employee development. The role is onsite in Denver, Kansas City, and/or Oklahoma City, with flexibility to work remotely five days per month. Travel is required 20–30 percent of the time. Salary ranges vary by examiner level and location: Senior Assistant Examiner, $74,800–$96,800 in Kansas City/Oklahoma City or $82,300–$106,500 in Denver; Examiner, $96,900–$125,400 in Kansas City/Oklahoma City or $106,600–$137,900 in Denver; Senior Examiner, $127,300–$164,800 in Kansas City/Oklahoma City or $140,100–$181,300 in Denver. Final offers depend on qualifications, internal alignment, district assignment, and geographic location. The position includes additional screening that may cover education and employment verification, criminal history, credit history, and references. Screening begins after offer acceptance and may take a couple of months, potentially affecting the start date. Some positions require access to confidential supervisory information and eligibility as a Protected Individual under applicable regulations. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 2 years of banking industry experience related to audit or regulatory compliance.
A bachelor’s degree emphasizing an applicable field, or relevant work experience.
Willingness and ability to travel 20–30 percent of the time.
Effective skills using Microsoft Office products, web-based applications, and email.
Ability to work out of the Kansas City, Denver, and/or Oklahoma City office(s).
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills to review information, lead meetings, write reports, collaborate, and guide others.

Nice To Haves

Bank examiner commission from a federal or state banking regulatory agency.
Graduate or advanced degree in business, management, accounting, finance, economics, or management information systems.
Leadership experience demonstrating strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Independently review financial information.
Assess legal and regulatory compliance.
Evaluate risks within banking organizations and investigate potential issues or concerns.
Lead meetings with executive leaders at financial institutions.
Produce clear and concise written documents and reports.
Collaborate with team members and reach consensus with a wide range of audiences.
Provide guidance to banking executives and coach team members.
Share knowledge and provide peer-level feedback to support employee growth.