Employment Opportunities
Banking Financial Examiner (Erie, KS)
The Office of The State Bank Commissioner (OSBC) has a position opening for a Banking Financial Examiner. This position will be allowed remote work when they are not examining a financial institution or needed at the Wichita, Kansas field office for meetings. This position will work primarily in southeast Kansas. The agency desires a candidate willing to be trained and developed from an entry-level position to learn the entire examination process. Candidates with loan officer or credit (loan) analyst experience are encouraged to apply; however, all levels of experience will be considered. Pay will be commensurate with experience.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
The responsibilities of the Banking Financial Examiner position include, but are not limited to:
- Completion of required bank examination training courses (internal and external).
- Participate in bank examinations to assess the safety and soundness of the institution.
- Analyze/review bank reports and financial data for accuracy.
- Prepare written comments for bank reports that relay examination findings to bank management.
- Become familiar with Kansas and Federal banking laws.
- Present examination findings verbally to bank management, Examiners-in-Charge, and other OSBC staff.
- Become familiar with software used to prepare reports of examination.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Personal mobile device capable of utilizing multi-factor authentication applications, as necessary.
Preferred Requirements:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to self-motivate.
Preferred Education:
- A four-year college degree, preferably in a business-related field of study.
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to travel overnight (in-state and/or out-of-state). Overnight travel to examinations and training is not expected to exceed 20 percent.
- Valid driver’s license.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
- Valid State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-KS residents) must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of their job offer.
- Completion of a background and credit check.
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IT Examiner
The Office of The State Bank Commissioner (OSBC) has an opening for an Information Technology Examiner in NW Kansas. This position offers remote work opportunities when personnel are not examining a financial institution or needed at the field office in Salina for meetings. Accepted applicants should expect an initial period of in-office training and onboarding.
The Information Technology Examiner will be responsible for conducting IT examinations of financial institutions regulated by the OSBC. The IT Examiner will be responsible for ensuring the financial institution’s IT and cybersecurity practices are sufficient to mitigate current industry risks and will consider policies, security plans, network diagrams, business impact analysis, risk profiles, and an institution’s independent security audits. At the conclusion of an examination, the IT Examiner will work closely with the rest of the exam team to draft a written report and communicate findings to institution IT staff and management.
The IT Examiner may also serve as a subject matter expert for the agency in financial technology (“Fintech”) including cryptocurrency and work with the agency’s internal IT team as a resource for internal security measures.
Duties
- Analyze and evaluate operational and technology risk management and assess cybersecurity risk.
- Utilize agency examination procedures to evaluate an entity’s business continuity programs, vulnerability assessments, vendor management, independently performed security audits, and security posture.
- Research and provide guidance for the agency in the areas of cryptocurrency and other Fintech developments.
- Assist in designing examination procedures and programs based on industry standards and best practices.
- Maintain strong knowledge of financial and regulatory environments.
- Lead and participate in examinations of financial institutions regulated by the OSBC.
- Prepare a written report of findings as part of the exam team’s report of examination. When necessary, conduct presentations to a financial institution’s management team, IT staff, and/or board of directors.
- Assist internal IT team to provide cybersecurity guidance including internal audits, risk assessments, and policy creation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business or equivalent education/experience/certifications in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or IT Auditing.
- Effective reading comprehension, writing, and communication skills.
- Personal mobile device capable of utilizing multi-factor authentication applications as necessary.
Preferred Requirements
Intermediate information security, risk management, cybersecurity related industry certifications, such as Security+ or similar.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business or equivalent education/experience/certifications in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or IT Auditing.
Travel Requirements
- Some overnight travel.
- Valid driver’s license.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements
- Valid State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-KS residents) must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of their job offer.
- Completion of a background and credit check.
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