Financial Control Analyst

Financial Control Analyst -

The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) is responsible for licensing, chartering, examining, and regulating depository and non-depository financial institutions and financial service companies, including state-chartered banks, credit unions, trust companies, loan originators, mortgage lenders, securities dealers, investment advisors, consumer collection agencies and money transmitters throughout the state of Florida. The OFR is a professional office environment with a public service-driven mission.

Visit our website at to learn more about the excellent benefits available to OFR employees, including:
Flexible work schedules for most positions;
Paid holidays and an annual personal holiday;
Paid vacation and sick leave;
Excellent health & life insurance options for individuals and/or family coverage;
Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, disability, etc.;
Tax deferred medical and Dependent Care Benefit reimbursement accounts available;
Deferred Compensation opportunities;
Tuition waivers to attend state universities/community colleges;
Retirement plans and options;
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Special notes:
Four (4) or more years of professional examination, regulatory or compliance work experience relating to securities dealers, investment advisers, financial institutions, financial services companies, and insurance companies is required. A post-secondary degree may be used as an alternative for years of experience on a year-for-year basis. Preferences: A bachelor's degree or master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in compliance, accounting, finance, economics, business, insurance, or risk management and individuals with a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Three (3) or more years of recent professional experience in analyzing, investigating, examining, or auditing within the securities, banking, and insurance industries or similar experience in another financial services industry subject to complex review, including similar experience within federal, state, or local government. Three (3) or more years of professional experience working in risk management, compliance, operations, or the front office of an investment adviser or broker dealer.

Individuals who hold or have held securities industry licenses, regulatory compliance certifications, or other relevant designations, including but not limited to, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE);
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS); and/or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

Minimum qualifications for this position include the following required entry level knowledge, skills and abilities:
Ability to follow standardized operating procedures. Ability to compile, analyze, and present data. Ability to conduct research. Ability to evaluate complex information. Ability to apply complex laws and regulations to facts Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to utilize problem solving techniques. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to work independently.

Ability to use computer hardware and software. High level of knowledge of Excel High level of knowledge of examination processes. High level of knowledge of preparing written reports supported by evidence High level of knowledge of applicable statutes and administrative rules. High level of knowledge of financial industry practices.

This position requires approximately 25-50% frequent/overnight travel and a current Driver's License. This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment. The anticipated salary for this position will be between $70,000.00 and $75,000.00. The salary may be commensurate with experience. This position may include the addition of a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) of $105.73 monthly/$1268.76 annually (Miami/WPB) or $53.73 monthly/$644.76 annually (Tampa), if applicable.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle. Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process. All applicants seeking employment with the OFR are subject to mandatory background checks conducted through the DFS, Bureau of Human Resource Management in accordance with the requirements of chapter 435, Florida Statutes, and reviews by OFR.

Applicants may be disqualified for employment based on the information that may be obtained through research and/or OFR's review process. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and…