What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Examiner position at The State of Kansas?
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: Open until filled
Agency Information: The Office of the State Bank Commissioner regulates all state-chartered banks, trust companies, mortgage businesses, supervised lenders, credit service organizations, and money transmitters that do business in the State of Kansas.
About the Position
Who can apply: Anyone
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 40 hrs. per week
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Banking, Financial
Compensation: * Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
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Position Summary & Responsibilities
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.
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Cheryl Butler
Email: Cheryl.Butler@osbckansas.org
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
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- Transcripts for preferred degree.
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
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How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
