Senior Examiner (03635)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Banking and Financial Institutions is responsible for the supervision, regulation, and examination of state-chartered depository financial institutions which include banks, trust companies, mutual savings and loan associations, and credit unions; and non-depository entities which include consumer loan companies, sales finance companies, deferred deposit lenders, escrow businesses, mortgage brokers, mortgage lenders, mortgage servicers, and mortgage loan originators. The Division’s mission is to protect Montana citizens by regulating state-chartered and licensed financial institutions under its supervision. The Division is committed to preserve and promote sound and constructive competition among financial institutions, the dual federal and state banking system, and the security of deposits. The Division seeks regulatory coordination and cooperation as well as regulatory parity among financial services institutions while encouraging diversity in financial products and services. The Division is looking to hire a senior bank and trust examiner to help write examinations as an examiner-in-charge. This position will also help in the development and training of less experienced examiners. This role involves leading comprehensive examinations and assessments of financial institutions to ensure adherence to banking regulations and internal policies. Key responsibilities include evaluating compliance, analyzing financial data and risk management frameworks, preparing examination reports, leading teams, and collaborating with stakeholders. Staying current on regulatory changes and emerging risks is also part of the role. This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or a closely related field
• Training and experience as an Examiner-in-charge
• Substantive experience as a financial institution examiner
• Knowledge of State and Federal banking rules, regulations, policies, and standards of practice
• Knowledge of Financial institution examination procedures
• Knowledge of ETS and financial institution software
• Ability to manage workflow and provide timely responses
• Ability to communicate professionally and directly
• Ability to identify confidential and privileged material
• Ability to write and compile a report of examination for a financial institution
• Ability to work independently, effectively manage time, and meet varying demands of the position which may include extremely short deadlines, complex and detailed projects
• Ability to lead a team of examination staff
• Ability to collaborate with other examiners from federal agencies
• Ability to act with initiative and apply sound judgment to a variety of assignments
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive material

Responsibilities

• Leading comprehensive examinations and assessments of financial institutions to ensure adherence to banking regulations and internal policies.
• Evaluating compliance.
• Analyzing financial data and risk management frameworks.
• Preparing examination reports.
• Leading teams.
• Collaborating with stakeholders.
• Staying current on regulatory changes and emerging risks.
• Helping to write examinations as an examiner-in-charge.
• Assisting in the development and training of less experienced examiners.

Benefits

• Health Coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees