Consumer Financial Services Examiner I

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Hiring Agency:

Banking and Finance - Agency 19

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$26.443

Job Posting:

JR2024-00011946 Consumer Financial Services Examiner I (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

12-31-2024

Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Banking & Finance (“NDBF”) is seeking a motivated, team-oriented individual interested in financial services to help us fulfill our vision of making Nebraska the most trusted financial home for people and businesses.

The NDBF regulates financial institutions and entities which are Nebraska chartered, registered, and licensed. Consumer Financial Services Examiners participate in the assessment of Nebraska state-licensed financial institutions to determine the existence of unsafe and unsound practices, violations of law and regulation, the adequacy of internal controls/procedures, financial adequacy, and the general performance of management. Additionally, as the financial and technological landscapes continue to merge, Consumer Financial Services Examiners will leverage evolving technologies involving analytics, risk focused algorithms, operating standards, and the voice of the consumer in conducting various NDBF examinations.

NDBF's Mission is to protect and maintain the public's confidence in Nebraska's financial industries. NDBF is an innovative agency where employees and customers alike are valued. Our customers are the citizens of Nebraska and the Financial Industries we supervise. If you are interested in becoming part of a team where customer service and protecting consumers through fair and common-sense supervision are priorities, NDBF is the place for you! For more information about us, please visit our website at www.ndbf.ne.gov.

An examiner is typically hired at the Examiner I level and progresses through the Examiner II and Examiner III (Senior) levels. A Senior Examiner must have completed appropriate core schools and have at least three years of regulatory experience. The Consumer Financial Services Examiner position is a discretionary (at-will) position within our Financial Institutions Division and based out of the Lincoln headquarter office at 1526 K Street.

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 40 hours/week. Flexibility allowed with approval. Employee must be available during business hours.

Salary: $55,000 or $26.443 per hour. Salary may be indexed based on experience.

Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

 

Job duties

Conducts, supervises, and directs examinations of Nebraska state-licensed and chartered financial institutions, including Mortgage Bankers, Money Transmitters, Installment Loan/Sales, and Digital Asset Depositories. Develops recommendations for correction of weaknesses or deficiencies in institution operations, management, polices, and other areas subject to criticism. Meets with financial institution officials and/or boards of directors to discuss findings of the examination, discuss corrective programs, and obtain commitments for correction of deficiencies. Performs periodic review of financial information and prepares summary reports in the interim periods between examinations. Prepares and submits confidential reports of examination and, as circumstances dictate, participate in joint or concurrent examination activities with other State or Federal agencies. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance, accounting, computer science/FinTech, or economics, and a minimu