Job Details

Agency
NC Office of the Commissioner of Banks

Division
NC Office of the Commissioner of Banks

Job Classification Title
OCOB Financial Examiner (NS)

Position Number
65041534

Grade
30005003

About Us

The N.C. Office of the Commissioner of Banks (NCCOB) is responsible for the chartering and regulation of North Carolina's state banks, trust companies, mortgage companies, as well as registration and licensing of various financial institutions operating in North Carolina. Our mission is to promote and maintain the strength and fairness of the North Carolina financial services marketplace through the supervision and regulation of financial service providers in that marketplace.

Description of Work
We value our employees and offer a great work/life balance and many benefits including:
• 12 annual paid holidays
• Health Insurance and Supplemental Benefits
• Retirement Plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
NCCOB is seeking a mid-level financial examiner for our Information Technology (IT) Exam Team. This highly analytical position requires an understanding of information and cyber security risk management practices, IT Operations, IT audits and attestation engagements, business continuity management, patch and change management, and Board oversight. The Examiner role also requires an understanding of third-party service provider relationships.
Responsibilities of the position include:
• gathering, organizing, and analyzing financial institution IT data and industry information. Analyzing IT documents and reports; reviewing policies and procedures; performing analyses on data collected to determine compliance; determining the adequacy of IT safeguards and internal controls
• drawing conclusions and documenting findings to assess the safety and soundness of the institution and its compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations.
• assessing the adequacy of a financial institution's risk management practices, including policy compliance and exposure to IT, information security, and other industry related risks.
• preparing written reports.
• providing guidance to managers of financial institutions and other interested parties.
• making recommendations of corrective actions and reviewing and monitoring compliance with these actions.
• maintaining strict confidentiality and discretion while conducting business.
• work promotes public confidence in the industry.
Financial examiners should have knowledge of financial industry laws and regulations, industry standards, and best practices. Financial examiners exercise sound judgment, which is developed through training and experience and work in a team environment and should be able to adapt to changing circumstances. This position involves the regulation of commercial banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations, and their holding companies, subsidiaries, and other affiliates.
Work requires overnight travel (approximately 40-50%).
Financial examiners work a compressed schedule, with every Friday off and may reside anywhere in the State of North Carolina. Your duty station is your home. NCCOB is a remote-first agency and trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Hiring range-- $55,000 - $100,000

• Experience participating in regulatory oversight of financial institutions
• Understanding of internal controls, with specific emphasis on IT related general controls (examples include perimeter security, monitoring, access management, project management, and vulnerability management).
• Experience with presenting findings and recommendations.
• Understanding of basic risk management practices.
• Experience analyzing data and records of financial institutions, and identifying areas of increased risk, control weaknesses, material deficiencies, and violations of state and federal laws and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in a related field (accounting, computer science, finance, business management, business analytics) with a minimum of two IT-related courses and four years of RECENT professional experience in the banking industry, or equivalent professional experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:
Jenny Toler

Recruiter Email:
...@NCCOB.GOV