Employment Opportunities
Financial Examiner I (Wichita)
Job Summary:
The Banking Financial Examiner I (BFEI) is an entry level position where the examiner learns the basic bank examination techniques and procedures. The BFEI’s primary duties will be to learn Kansas banking regulations and statutes that are common to most community banks. The BFEI will receive substantial oversight while learning how to properly assess basic bank operations, including, but not limited to, tasks of Call Report review, assessment of liquidity and sensitivity to market risk positions, and review of other assets. The BFEI will become familiar with the CAMELS rating system. The BFEI’s knowledge is expected to increase as job duties are added and expanded. The person must successfully complete the first stage of core examiner training (both formal and informal) and demonstrate sufficient abilities of the role to complete responsibilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Duties/Responsibilities:
• 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.
• Other Duties- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Requirements:
• Four years’ direct experience related to the field of work.
• 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.
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.
Financial Intern
Job Summary:
This is an entry level internship within the Consumer and Mortgage Lending (CML) Division of the Office of the State Bank Commissioner. The position is a temporary part-time (20/hr week) paid internship opportunity based in Topeka. The intern will be exposed to many aspects of the CML Division’s activities, including communicating with regulated entities, assisting on compliance examinations, assisting the Licensing Department, and other duties as assigned. Tasks will be completed with close supervision and guidance by the Director of Examinations (DOE).
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Initiate licensed company enrollment on the web-based State Examination System (SES) ahead of scheduled compliance examinations. Direct entities toward posted online SES resources during the enrollment process.
• Pre-notify licensed companies of upcoming compliance examinations. Pre-noting consists of requesting, collecting, and organizing entity information and documentation, including but not limited to: loan list and other information requests submitted by the licensee, within the timeframe established by Division’s examination procedures.
• Observe and transcribe notes while the Examiner-in-Charge (EIC) conducts initial interviews and exit interviews with an examined entity’s point-of-contact. Additionally, transcribe notes at inter-agency meetings.
• Assist the CML Licensing Department with license renewals, credit notification filings, and annual report filings. Accurately record information on KSIMS, the agency’s internal database, and NMLS, the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System.
• Assist with procedural and policy updates.
• Image and upload documentation to KSIMS and SES.
• Perform any other additional duties as required by the Regional Manager, Director of Examinations, Director of Licensing, Deputy Commissioner, or Bank Commissioner.
• Other Duties- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Requirements:
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Discretion with sensitive materials.
• Willingness to learn.
• Personal mobile device capable of utilizing multi-factor authentication applications as necessary.
Preferred Requirements:
• Experience in a financial firm or enrollment in a financial, accounting, or business degree program.
Required Education:
• Enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing an undergraduate degree. Recent graduates are also encouraged to apply, as well as those currently pursuing an advanced degree.
Travel Requirements:
• None
