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4/18/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Financial Institutions Examiner I

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Public Protection Cabinet | Department of Financial Institutions

Location

Location Varies
Counties include: Franklin or Jefferson

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions is responsible for supervision of the Financial Services Industry and for chartering, licensing and registering various financial institutions, securities firms and professionals operating in Kentucky. To accomplish this mission, the Department of Financial Institutions conducts examinations of state regulated financial entities through its Division of Depository Institutions, Division of Non-Depository Institutions and Division of Securities. DFI also provides educational materials and outreach programs to protect consumers from financial fraud.

The Financial Institutions Examiner I, in the DNDI Consumer Protection Branch, will conduct Investigations to protect Kentucky citizens from financial fraud and to ensure compliance with Kentucky statutes. Work in this position includes investigating fraud within various Non-Depository industries, such as mortgage companies, payday lenders, consumer loans and money transmission. The candidate selected for this examiner role will investigate mortgage companies/brokers, mortgage loan officers, payday lenders, consumer loan companies, money transmitters, and various unlicensed activity. Extensive training is offered, both internally and externally, through on-site and off-site venues. The position offers a competitive compensation package, retirement contributions, flexible work schedules and learning opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills, be highly self-motivated, self- directed, and have good analytical skills. Most in-state travel is commutable; however, overnight stays are required approximately 10% of the time. This position will work out of the Louisville or Frankfort office.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform entry level investigations.
• Learns appropriate procedures to procure records.
• Writes reports and correspondence.
• Some travel is required for both investigation and training purposes.
• Conducts supervised investigations at the entity’s location.
• Will attain entry level knowledge on analyzing data and statute interpretation of federal and state laws.
• Be prepared to meet with the manager/ legal staff to give examination findings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Self -Motivated.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Work is usually performed in the offices of the financial institution or securities entity being examined, reviewed, or investigated. Will require travel usually within a defined geographic "district". Travel outside one's district may be required periodically. Work may also be performed in the Department's central office or in one of its field offices.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jennifer Doom at Jennifer.Doom@ky.gov or 502-782-9030.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D