FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINER TRAINEE - Upward Mobility Program

Job Requisition ID: 52366

Division/Section/Unit: Banking/Residential Finance/Mortgage Banking/ Examinations
HR Tracking #: 37567
Position Title: Financial Institutions Examiner Trainee – UMP
Closing Date: 01/06/2026
​Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Class Title: FINANCIAL INST EXAM TRAINEE - 14978 
Skill Option: UMP Credential 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $4,756 per month. Full range $4,756 - $6,533 per month.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 3
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

Under direct supervision, for a period of six to twelve months, receives on the job training and completes job assignments to acquire knowledge and skills requisite for examining books, documents and any other records relative to the establishment, operation, consolidation, or dissolution of Residential Mortgage licensees and student loan processors for the Residential Finance Section in the Division of Banking.  Logs examination information on spreadsheets, tables and data bases.  Assist in reviewing leases, files, contracts and records.  Travels to facilities for examinations and to attend and participate in meetings.

State of Illinois Benefits
•    Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
•    12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
•    Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
•    Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
•    Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
•    Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually
•    3 paid Personal Business Days annually
•    12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
•    10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
•    Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable) 
•    Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
•    For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

• Assists higher level examiners and receives training in performing on-site examinations of records, documents, collateral, or other related materials for purposes of ascertaining compliance with state/federal laws and regulations applicable to the institution under examination.
• To facilitate the amassing of skills necessary to affect logical, systematic, documented reports, composes written assignments, indicating examination findings within the pertinent institution.
• For training purposes, attends and participates in meetings relative