Auditor Intermediate

** Working Title & Job Class:
Auditor Intermediate*
* ** Agency:
Commerce Department*
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** Job ** : 97231

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 09/24/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/07/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Commerce Dept / Commerce-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** : FI Securities Exams

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes - Up to 10% of the time

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** Salary Range:**  $27.83 - $40.63 / hourly; $58,109 - $84,835 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Hybrid work schedule available, up to 50% telework depending on business needs.  Telework can be outside of the state of Minnesota if the candidate lives in a state bordering Minnesota and lives 50 miles or less from the primary work location.  Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul.

Internal candidates should contact Human Resources with questions.

The Auditor Intermediate plays a crucial role in auditing state registered investment advisers and broker dealers to ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations.  This position involves coordinating and facilitating the audit process.  Working alongside a team of Auditors, the Auditor Intermediate helps identify compliance issues or potential risks and contributes to the preparation of audit reports and the maintenance of audit records.  

This includes reviewing and analyzing social media, web presence and available records and presenting identified risks.  Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and effective interpersonal skills are essential for this position.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* One (1) year of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and relying on knowledge in audit, risk or compliance within the financial services industry.  Financial services industry includes organizations that provide financial products or services, such as banks, investment advisers, broker-dealers, investment companies, credit unions, and related financial institutions.

+ Experience managing projects, tasks, timelines, and schedules with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines and communicating effectively with leadership.

+ Demonstrated ability to communicate complicated information effectively.

+ Strong analytical skills evaluating data.

+ Effective written and verbal communication skills.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Experience as a financial examiner or company coordinator of market conduct examinations.

+ Securities-related designations (e.g. CFP, ChFC, CFA, CIC, CLU).

+ Previously passed a FINRA agent or principal exam, Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination, and/or Uniform Combined State Law Examination.

** Physical Requirements*
* Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

** Additional Requirements*
* Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to…