FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ANALYST II - 43004362

Requisition No: 886564

Agency: Office of Financial Regulation

Working Title: FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ANALYST II - 43004362

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43004362

Salary: $55,360.92 (plus $1,268.76 CAD)

Posting Closing Date: 11/03/2026

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• OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*

CLASS TITLE: FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ ANALYST II

DIVISION: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

BUREAU: BANK REGULATION

CITY: WEST PALM BEACH

COUNTY: PALM BEACH

The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) is responsible for licensing, chartering, examining, and regulating depository and non-depository financial institutions and financial service companies, including state-chartered banks, credit unions, trust companies, loan originators, mortgage lenders, securities dealers, investment advisors, consumer collection agencies and money transmitters throughout the state of Florida.

The OFR is a professional office environment with a public service-driven mission.

Visit our website at https://www.flofr.gov/aboutus/careers to learn more about the excellent benefits available to OFR employees, including:

• Flexible work schedules for most positions;
• Paid holidays and an annual personal holiday;
• Paid vacation and sick leave;
• Excellent health & life insurance options for individuals and/or family coverage;
• Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, disability, etc.;
• Tax deferred medical and Dependent Care Benefit reimbursement accounts available;
• Deferred Compensation opportunities;
• Tuition waivers to attend state universities/community colleges;
• Retirement plans and options;
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Requirement:

• Four (4) or more years of professional examination, regulatory, auditing, or accounting work experience relating to financial institutions, including similar experience within federal, state, or local government is required. A post-secondary degree may be used as an alternative for years of experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferences:

• Applicants with a major course of study in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration
• Experience working in a financial institution (bank, credit union, trust company, or similar), in the areas of operations, oversight, lending, BSA/AML compliance, auditing, or having examination or regulatory experience relating to financial institutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Currently holding any of the following licenses and/or certifications: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS); and/or are a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of financial accounting and/or auditing principles.

2. Knowledge of methods of authenticating and validating data.

3. Ability to follow standardized operating procedures.

4. Ability to compile, analyze, and present data.

5. Ability to conduct research and prepare reports.

6. Ability to evaluate information.

7. Ability to proof written work.

8. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

9. Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.

10. Ability to recognize the validity, authenticity, and proprietary of accounting and operating records.

11. Ability to probe and obtain critical information.

12. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

13. Ability to work independently.

14. Ability to use computer hardware and software.

15. Ability to apply mathematical concepts.

16. Ability to attend, participate in, and complete training programs.

OTHER KSAs (Incumbent may learn on job):

• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as evidenced by a valid driver's license

SPECIAL NOTES:

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

This position requires approximately 50-70% percentage of time spent traveling, including overnight travel and a valid Driver's License

The anticipated starting salary for this position will be $55,360,92.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

All applicants seeking employment with the OFR are subject to mandatory background checks conducted through the DFS, Bureau of Human Resource Management in accordance with the requirements of chapter 435, Florida Statutes, and reviews by OFR. Applicants may be disqualified for employment based on the information that may be obtained through research and/or OFR's review process.

No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

The employee in this position serves as an entry-level professional whose main job duties involve conducting examinations. The employee in this position will receive initial training related to conducting examinations. After completing training, the employee is expected to be able to conduct examinations with minimal to moderate assistance.

Familiar with and correctly utilizes standard processes and procedures to perform entry-level to mid-level examination duties and responsibilities.

Familiar with and correctly applies statutes, rules, and agency policies.

Provides and receives training.

Accurately analyzes and prepares high-quality reports, work papers and work notes with little to no assistance. Communicates findings related to examinations, visitations, or consumer complaints.

Independently conduct visitations relating to compliance with administrative actions, identification of and recommending correction of problem areas, discussions with management of financial institutions, etc.

May serve as Examiner-In-Charge (EIC) of examinations and visitations; point of contact (POC) for assigned institutions (monitoring examiner).

Accurately submits report of examinations (ROE).

When not serving as an Examiner-In-Charge, assigned work is accurately submitted to the EIC/designee.

Assists with training of other staff. Reviews work of other staff.

Performs other duties as required.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.