Auditor (-at State of Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services

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*** This position currently offers an initial $1,250 Signing Bonus and an additional $1,250 Retention Bonus upon completion of one year of satisfactory service. The bonus must be paid back if employee leaves the department prior to completing one year in the position. This benefit is limited to new State of Michigan employees; current employees are ineligible. ***

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking an individual to work in public service as an Auditor in the Office of Insurance Licensing, Investigations, and Audits. This is an opportunity to build a lifelong career doing work that truly matters – helping to protect consumers and maintain public confidence in Michigan’s insurance and financial services industries.

The preferred candidates will serve an important role in Michigan’s insurance sector, ensuring sound business practices, offering guidance, and protecting Michigan consumers. You will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing the business practices of insurance agencies and premium finance companies to identify potential or existing areas of concern, determine the causes of any deficiencies, and assist in resolving those issues. Auditors also play an important role in deciding needed enforcement action and ensuring transparency through audit reporting activities.

The ideal candidates will have:

• The drive to serve the people of the State of Michigan and make a difference in the insurance and financial services industries.
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and high‑tech environment while demonstrating sound professional judgment and decision‑making.
• A curious and analytical mind capable of analyzing financial performance, identifying, and assessing risks, developing solutions, and supporting conclusions.
• The ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing.
• The desire to work closely with colleagues and senior leaders to solve problems.
• The ability to work well independently and within a team.
• The willingness to travel with some travel requiring overnight stay.
• Knowledge and experience related to title, property and casualty insurance.

Other job features:

• Participation in webinars, conference calls, and employee development training.
• DIFS is looking for a team member who has an interest in helping others, who wants to learn and grow as a professional, and who wants to enjoy all the exciting things life in Michigan has to offer. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021‑2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer.
  
  Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
• This position provides competitive pay, retirement, health, vision, and dental benefits.

This is an in‑person position based in Lansing, Michigan
, with the possibility for a hybrid work schedule where you would work from home up to three days per week, following a training period if approved.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a copy of official college transcripts. In addition, please supply a two‑page writing sample communicating audit findings to an audit client. Make sure to include a proposal of actions to be taken by the client. Be sure to redact confidential client information. If you do not have a sample communicating audit findings, include a two‑page writing sample of a professional nature.

An "official college transcript" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed, and the Registrar’s signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to DIFS.

Failure to attach the requested documents may result in your application being screened out.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas…