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Financial Examiner for Large and Unique Banks and Credit Unions

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State of Indiana

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About The Department of Financial Institutions:

The Indiana Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) works to promote the growth and prosperity of local Indiana communities through effective and common-sense regulation. The DFI is the direct supervisor and chartering authority for over 115 Indiana headquartered Banks, Credit Unions, Private Trust Companies, and Industrial Loan Corporations.

The DFI is seeking qualified candidate(s) to work in a dynamic and high-performing environment, with a well-identified career path and significant opportunities to progress throughout the organization. The financial examiner will have direct interaction with many of the largest and most complex financial institutions headquartered in Indiana.

About this Large and Unique Institutions Financial Examiner – Depository role:

The Large and Unique Institutions Financial Examiner - Depository Division for the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions will require some travel (including some overnight travel) in the State of Indiana. The position will assist in examining the safety and soundness of state-chartered large and unique financial institutions, including assessing financial performance, inherent risk levels, and risk management practices in certain examination functions. The large and unique financial institution portfolio encompasses financial institutions with product lines and business strategies that may differ from a traditional community bank platform and/or due to the size of the financial institution require a different and more in-depth regulatory oversight process. An organization's risk tolerance and risk management activities are the focus of these reviews, encompassing concepts such as enterprise risk management, corporate governance, model risk management, and advanced reviews of the key financial and operational functions of each institution.

The position will work with other examiners on the unique institution team and will also work alongside examiners from the FDIC and the Federal Reserve Bank. The individual will initially focus on assisting examination processes, leading target examinations, and performing routine monitoring of the financial institution portfolio, with the ultimate goal for the individual to serve as the resident central point of contact for at least one of the financial institutions in the portfolio.

The position will be tasked with assisting in the supervision of the state’s largest and most unique state-chartered institutions. The position will be tasked with understanding the business practices, strategies, and unique risks associated with a subset of the agency’s financial institution portfolio. The individual will work collectively with the DFI team but also with a team of individuals from the federal regulators and the financial institutions in which the agency supervises.

About the Job:

As the Financial Examiner, you will be responsible for working individually and collectively performing a variety of examination related tasks to determine a financial institution’s solvency and compliance with state laws and regulations. In this position, you will examine and have conversations with institutions of larger size and complexity. You will develop and execute examination plans, building upon information gathered during off-site surveillance activities and programs. You will serve as an Examiner-In-Charge of a variety of financial institutions along with joint examinations with other Federal agencies. You will provide support for supervisory personnel of the department. You may lead the division in various initiatives and will assist examiners with less tenure.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Depository:

• Perform various examinations that are conducted on institutions of large size and complexity.
• Serve as an Examiner-In-Charge (EIC) of Safety and Soundness examinations for institutions of the largest size and complexity, and those exhibiting financial or operating weakness.
• Submit examination plans that recognize the condition and risk profile of the institution.
• Oversee examination staff to affirm the appropriateness of scope and assure that established examination procedures are followed.
• Submit timely Reports of Examination that are analytically correct, void of major errors, and contain minimal errors.
• Make accurate ratings determinations and develop corrective programs with assistance.
• Develop loan review samples consistent with department goals of identifying credit risks.
• Serve as the Central Point of Contact (CPC) for the most complex institutions. Recognize and analyze risk and trends in institutions through effective use of off-site monitoring tools, on-site examinations, and communication with other DFI staff, federal regulators, and institution management.
• Coordinate on-site visitations at necessary intervals with supervisory approval or direction and attend board/management exit meetings as necessary.
• Perform all examinations and assign appropriate Capital Adequacy, Asset Quality, Management, Earnings, Liquidity, and Sensitivity to Interest Rate Risk (CAMELS) ratings
• Perform asset quality reviews by analyzing the loan portfolios in complex institutions and demonstrate the ability to assign accurate credit risk assessments with decreasing levels of assistance. Further, evaluate credit risk management systems and adjust the examination scope accordingly.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role does not provide direct supervision to direct reports.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:150 hours of paid new parent leave
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access
• Work from home on Mondays and Fridays
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• Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Ability to complete the Agency specific training programs.
• Broad knowledge of computer applications, including examination software, internal DFI software, and external computer applications used to research, gather, and analyze examination activities.
• Ability to conduct and prepare examination reports.
• Ability to identify, apply and interpret laws, regulations, and policies applicable to assigned areas, as well as examination policies and procedures including training less experienced examiners.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise both tact and persuasion in dealing with institution managers and staff.
• Ability to travel across or within a specified region of the State based on the job assignment.
• At the Depository Division - Ability to use Examination Tools Suite (ETS) to develop loan review samples consistent with department goals of identifying credit risks.
• Background in bank / corporate risk management, corporate governance, financial analysis, model risk management, enterprise risk management, and/or credit risk management.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area
• Substitution: Academic training plus comparable work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree where appropriate.