Financial Examiner I/II

This individual position is EXEMPT from the hiring freeze.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

This recruitment is open to Alaska residents only

The Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development

Division of Banking & Securities

is recruiting for a Financial Examiner I/II position in Anchorage, Alaska.

This position is a flexibly staffed position.

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

Financial Examiner (FE) I:

• Under direct supervision, an FE I:
  • Assists in conducting examinations of various types of complex financial institutions; and
  • Conducts examinations of various types of simple financial institutions.
• Once an FE I has demonstrated competency in the examination of simple financial institutions, the FE I will conduct these types of examinations independently;
• Examinations are conducted both on site and in the Anchorage office; and
• The FE I learns examination concepts and skills through on-the-job training and formal classroom instruction offered by regulatory agencies/organizations.

Financial Examiner (FE) II:

• A FE II has the same responsibilities as the FE I, but works independently, in a team setting, on examinations of complex financial institutions; and
• A FE II may be asked to assist an FE I during the examination process.

Our successful candidate will possess some or all of the following knowledge, skills and abilities. Please document your level of skill and/or experience with each item on this list in your separately attached professional cover letter. Applicants are not required to have experience in every area. If you do not have experience with a particular trait, simply say so:

• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills;
• Ability to provide verbal, face-to-face constructive criticism to senior management and the board of directors of a state financial institution;
• Ability to conduct accurate financial analysis and draw a conclusion;
• Ability to work as part of a team with examiners from federal agencies;
• Proficiency in producing a formal written comment and/or report that supports a conclusion, reflects an appropriate tone, and is technically correct;
• Ability to work independently under time constraints;
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws and regulations;
• Experience working with confidential information and ability to exercise a high degree of tact, discretion and judgment in dealing with confidential information;
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel; and
• Ability and willingness to travel away from the work station for one or more weeks at a time up to every month.

If you believe you would be a good fit for this position, we encourage you to apply.

More information about our department may be found on our website at http://commerce.alaska.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Financial Examiner I

A bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in any field from an accredited college.

OR

Successful completion of securities examination: S7, S63, or S65; or professional designation as a Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Financial Analyst, Chartered Investment Counselor, Certified Investment Analyst, or Personal Financial Consultant.

Substitution:

Four years of any combination of post-secondary education from an accredited college (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) and/or practical, responsible experience in such work as conducting financial accounting; reviewing, investigating, and processing licensure applications; or reviewing financial statements and making safety and soundness determinations will substitute for the required degree.

Financial Examiner II

A bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in any field from an accredited college.

AND

One year of any combination of experience reviewing licensure and conducting examinations, enforcements, and/or investigations or conducting other programmatic activities for securities, depository institutions, and/or non-depository financial services entities. The required experience is met by service as a Financial Examiner I with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

Professional designation as a Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Financial Analyst, Chartered Investment Counselor, Certified Investment Analyst, or Personal Financial Consultant.

AND

One year of any combination of experience performing the examination or audit of financial statements, analysis of loan portfolios, and assessment of management policies; analyzing lending or collecting against commercial loan portfolios; and/or performing similar examinations of depository institutions or other non-depository financial services entities.

OR

Two years of any combination of experience performing financial regulatory audits or examinations of depository institutions, non-depository financial services entities, investment advisers/representatives/agents, or insurance companies; as an investment adviser/representative/agent, portfolio manager, compliance officer, auditor, or investigator in a financial services field; or as an attorney, judge, or hearing officer with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION:

Flexibly Staffed:

Salaries:

Financial Examiner I Level: $4441.00 Monthly

Financial Examiner II Level: $5118.00 Monthly

This position is flexibly staffed. It may be filled at the Financial Examiner I and II level, depending on the applicant’s training and/or experience and the needs of the agency. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level at which the position is hired. If filled at a lower level, promotion to the higher level will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class.

Please note: Per 2 AAC 07.061, you will only be considered for the position(s) you apply for. If you would like to be considered for all levels of this position, please ensure you apply for all levels by checking all of the levels in the required supplemental question section of this recruitment. Please note you must meet the minimum qualifications for the level(s) you apply for.

Cover Letter:

Please attach a separate, professional cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax it to the contact number provided in the job posting.

Please write a cover letter that describes your experience and education as it relates to each of the knowledge, skills, and abilities categories. Include responsive, detailed information to address each category. If you do not have experience with a particular trait, simply say so.

A successful cover letter will include:

• A succinct, but detailed description of your experience or education as it relates to each of the knowledge, skills and abilities categories, including appropriate examples if applicable;
• A description of how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position; and
• Proper use of language including spelling, grammar, punctuation and syntax in a professional format.

Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. If you do not attach a separate, professional cover letter, you will not move on to the interview phase.

Your professional cover letter will also be used as a writing sample.

Documents to be Attached to the Application:

• A professional cover letter, completed per the instructions above;
• Post-secondary transcripts, if using to meet the minimum qualifications;
• A copy of your valid Alaska driver’s license in good standing is required for this position.
• Copies of your most recent three (3) evaluations (or you can bring to the interview, if selected); and
• Three (3) professional references who have had supervisory responsibility over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers (or you can bring to the interview, if selected).

Documents Needed at the Time of Interview:

If you are selected to advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process, you must provide the following at the time of the interview (if not already attached to your application):

• Copies of your most recent three (3) evaluations; and
• Three (3) professional references who have had supervisory responsibility over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers.

Special Requirement of this Position:

• Frequent air travel and driving a rental car;
• Required to sign an oath of confidentiality; and
• Generally prohibited from having a loan with a state financial institution.

Education:

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts must be attached at the time the application is submitted.

Work Experience:

If using work experience in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position and it is not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

Multiple Vacancies:

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO Statement:

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

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If you have specific questions regarding the position, please contact the hiring manger directly:

Hiring manager: Patrice Walsh

Phone number: (907) 269-5496

Fax number: (907) 269-8146

Email address: patrice.walsh@alaska.gov