Financial Institution Examiner
Listed on 2026-11-04
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Finance & Banking
Risk Manager/Analyst, Financial Analyst, Business Administration, Financial Compliance
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Organization:
Commerce
Agency Contact Name and Information:
Michael.
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Work Location:
77 S. High St., 21st floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43215, United States
Compensation:
Pay Range 33, Step 1 $ 34.53 per hour
Schedule:
Permanent - Full Time
Work Hours:
8:00am - 5:00pm M-F
Classified Indicator:
Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill:
Accounting and Finance
The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most. As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service.
Commerce is comprised of eight operating divisions and one standalone program that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and cannabis. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.
- Inclusive
- Motivated
- Proactive
- Accountable
- Customer-Focused
- Teamwork
The Division of Financial Institutions ensures Ohioans’ money is safe by regulating financial institutions and service providers. This includes examining, supervising and regulating Ohio chartered banks and credit unions, and licensing and regulating non-depository mortgage brokers, mortgage loan originators, and other consumer lenders. The Division’s Office of Consumer Affairs provides assistance to consumers to help resolve complaints against these institutions and works to provide education to Ohioans regarding financial literacy and other consumer protection topics.
- Examines financial institutions to assess their financial condition, management practices, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- As examiner-in-charge, coordinates the examination with a team of examiners and communicates with institution officials.
- Reviews work product from other examiners on the team and ensures accuracy and consistency of examination report.
- Discusses examination results with the institution officials and recommends corrective actions to address deficiencies.
- Monitors follow up efforts and helps ensure institutions resolve identified issues and maintain sound operations.
- Assists in the training and mentoring of financial examiners trainee, 1 and 2.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:
Formal training programs scheduled by division of financial institutions which are designed to supplement, reinforce, or enhance financial institution examiner knowledge.
Unusual Working ConditionsRequires overnight travel.
This position is based out of Hamilton county, with accompanying work in contiguous counties. The headquarter location is the candidates home and the selected candidate must live in or in a contiguous county of Hamilton County.
Why Work For The State Of OhioAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development…
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