Requisition No: 814503
Agency: Office of Financial Regulation
Working Title: FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ANALYST II – 43005067 (OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION)
Position Number: 43005067
Salary: $53,000.00 – $58,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 10/31/2023
*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION
DIVISION: CONSUMER FINANCE
BUREAU: REGISTRATION
CITY: TALLAHASSEE
COUNTY: LEON
SPECIAL NOTES:
Multiple positions may be filled from this advertisement.
Four (4) years of professional examination and/or regulatory work experience relating to financial institutions, financial services companies, insurance companies, securities dealers or investment advisers, mortgage brokers or lenders, or money services businesses OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
Preference will be given to individuals with a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, economics, insurance, risk management and/or business management/administration.
Additional preference will be given to individuals who have the following:
- One (1) or more years of recent professional experience in analyzing, investigating, examining, or auditing financial data within the consumer finance, banking, insurance, or securities industry, supervision of consumer finance industry personnel or regulations of consumer finance industry or similar experience in another financial services industry subject to complex review, including similar experience within federal, state, or local government.
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in finance, business administration, economics, accounting, insurance or risk management or a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS); and/or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
The anticipated annual salary range shall be from $53,000.00 to $58,000.00. The starting salary shall be commensurate with the selected candidate’s competencies and qualifications.
Employees of the Department of Financial Services, which include employees of the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR), are paid on a monthly pay cycle.
Candidates should expect a professional office environment with a public service-driven mission. Benefits include competitive health insurance, State of Florida retirement options, and a flexible work/life balance.
Some of the excellent benefits available to Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) employees include:
- Flexible work schedules for certain 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.
All applicants seeking employment with the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) are subject to mandatory background checks conducted through the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Bureau of Human Resource Management in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. and reviews by OFR. Applicants may be disqualified for employment with OFR based on the information that may be obtained through research and/or OFR’s review process.
This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.
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.
Please note that pursuant to chapter 119, Florida Statutes, correspondence with the Office of Financial Regulation is considered public record. This correspondence is available to the public upon request unless exempt from disclosure.
Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of mathematics.
- Knowledge of auditing principles.
- Knowledge of the methods of compiling, analyzing, and presenting data.
- Knowledge of the techniques utilized in conducting examinations or investigations of financial services companies.
- Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate data.
- Ability to examine financial records.
- Ability to conduct research.
- Ability to write and prepare reports.
- Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to probe and obtain critical facts.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to recognize the validity, authenticity, and propriety of operating records.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to effectively use computer hardware and software.
OTHER KSAs (Incumbent may learn on job):
- Effectively utilize OFR’s database system, REAL.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Perform advanced analysis and examination of applications for individuals, businesses, and branch offices to ensure compliance with requirements for licensure pursuant to Chapters 494, 516, 520, 537, 559, & 560 F.S., and to determine whether additional review is warranted by the Division for enforcement purposes. This review shall include complex and highly technical matters, such as disciplinary filings, changes in control, debt collection and other potential enforcement matters.
Perform advanced analysis and examination of amendments for individuals, businesses, and branch offices to ensure compliance with requirements for licensure pursuant to Chapters 494, 516, 520, 537, 559, & 560 F.S., and to determine whether additional review is warranted by the Division for enforcement purposes. This review shall include complex and highly technical matters, such as disciplinary filings, changes in control, debt collection and other potential enforcement matters.
Coordinate and assist in general projects relating to the licensing records and the application process, on an advanced level and with limited instruction. These projects will include licensing and researching and interpreting regulations.
Handle ACD telephone calls on a daily basis, answering applicant, consumer, and industry related questions for Chapters 494, 516, 520, 537, 559, 560, and 687 callers. Correspond with companies regarding potential unlicensed activity; determine follow-up and referrals as needed. Handle questions conferring with attorneys, accountants, regulators and the public regarding laws, rules, regulations, and Office policies under Chapters 494, 516, 520, 537, 559, 560, & 687 F.S. and regarding the licensing records maintained by the Division pursuant to Chapters 494, 516, 520, 537, 559, & 560 F.S.
Assist in training of other staff members to ensure their understanding of proper procedures for processing licensing information pursuant to Chapters 494, 516, 520, 537, 559, & 560 F.S. Participate in providing updated information to, and in reviewing work performed by, staff members.
Perform other related 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.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.