BANK EXAMINER

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time: 05/26/2026 12:00 AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 06/08/2026 11:59 PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly): $5,100.00 - $7,646.00
Salary (Annually): $61,200.00 - $91,752.00

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Jackson, TN
Department: Financial Institutions

Work arrangement:
Hybrid (remote and on site).
Criminal background check is required.

Department of Financial Institutions, Madison County

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, banking or business-related field and a minimum of nine semester hours of accounting and/or finance; and experience equivalent to three years of full-time professional bank examination work with a federal or state agency.
• Must demonstrate satisfactory completion of the FDIC Introduction to Examination School, or equivalent training provided by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors or Federal Reserve.
• Must demonstrate satisfactory completion of the FDIC Financial Institution Analysis School, or equivalent training provided by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors or Federal Reserve.
• Must demonstrate satisfactory completion of the FDIC Asset Liability Management School, or equivalent training provided by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors or Federal Reserve.
• Must demonstrate satisfactory completion of the FDIC Loan Analysis School, or equivalent training provided by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors or Federal Reserve.
• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle license.

Under general supervision, responsible for professional bank examination work of considerable difficulty; advanced working level class in the Bank Examiner sub-series. Conducts examinations of state‑chartered banks, reviews bank records, financial statements, and prepares reports to ensure compliance with banking laws, rules and regulations of the state.

• Lead:
  Serve as Examiner‑in‑Charge (EIC) for satisfactorily rated institutions; lead examination of troubled and complex institutions; serve as Asset Manager and Operations Manager overseeing evaluations of loans, real estate, investments, capital, earnings, liquidity, interest rate risk, and internal controls.
• Make Decisions and Solve Problems:
  Determine initial CAMELS and loan ratings, assess risk management policies, interpret regulatory statutes, guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Analyze Data or Information:
  Review and analyze loans, allowance for credit losses, capital position, earnings profile, liquidity, market risk posture, real estate portfolio, and Bank Secrecy Act / Anti‑Money Laundering program.
• Organize, Plan, and Prioritize Work:
  Complete examination pre‑planning and scoping, manage multiple work assignments, oversee meetings with institution management and regulatory agencies.
• Communicate Information:
  Establish professional relationships with executives, federal counterparts, accountants and legal professionals; engage collaboratively with federal regulators and industry representatives.
• Prepare and Review Written Comments, Analyses, and Related Documentation:
  Draft comments and analyses for examination reports, scope memoranda, work papers; review work of team members.
• Relevant Industry Knowledge:
  Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of regulatory processes, procedures, and industry trends; provide coaching to team; participate in required schools and trainings.
• Travel:
  Travel to in‑state and out‑of‑state sites for examination training and work.

• Communicates Effectively
• Action Oriented
• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Courage

• Financial Accounting
• Economic Principles
• Financial Statements
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Financial Laws, Procedures & Publications

• Self Development
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Mentoring
• Presentation/Public Speaking

• Application of legal standard & procedure
• Technical Writing
• Data Entry
• Lift up to 40 lbs
• Sedentary Work

• Laptop Computer
• Basic Office Equipment
• Financial Calculator
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Motor Vehicle

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, no record of driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

• Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.