Senior Bank​/Trust Examiner

General Description

Serve as Examiner‑in‑Charge and participate in high‑level supervisory activities, projects, or committees that are typical of the highest complexity, priority, and sensitivity with an emphasis on reviewing the use of digital assets and blockchain technology. Conduct examinations of Wyoming financial institutions to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations governing banking activities and digital assets, thereby maintaining the integrity and stability of the State banking system and the safety and soundness of all State‑chartered financial institutions.

• Paid annual and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement with employer contributions
• Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions
• Health insurance with employer contribution toward premiums
• Insurance options for health, dental, life, vision, ambulance, short‑term and long‑term disability
• Longevity pay
• Flexible work schedules, including hybrid office‑telework opportunities

• Assess the capabilities of the Board of Directors and executive management to identify, measure, monitor, and control the risks of an institution’s activities and to ensure safe, sound, and efficient operation.
• Assess and assign ratings of Capital, Asset Quality, Management, Earnings, Liquidity, and Sensitivity to Market Risk for banks, as well as Management;
  Operations, Internal Controls, Audits;
  Earnings;
  Compliance; and Asset Management for trust companies.
• Conduct meetings with management and the Board of Directors and draft a Report of Examination.
• Assess compliance with Wyoming digital asset laws and regulations for custody of digital assets and issuance of stable tokens.
• Review the use of blockchain technology by banks, trust companies, and special‑purpose depository institutions to ensure new products and technology are used in a safe and sound manner.
• Ensure financial institutions comply with all State and Federal financial and fiduciary laws, regulations, and interagency guidelines.
• Coordinate with or assist examiners and representatives of the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB), FDIC, Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), and other States’ regulatory agencies.
• Provide training to new examiners on the use of blockchain technology and digital assets by regulated institutions.
• Perform analysis of complex audited financial institution and holding company financial statements, verifying compliance with GAAP accounting requirements.
• Serve as Case Manager for a portfolio of larger, more complex state‑chartered banks and trust companies; perform ongoing, off‑site review of risks and draft quarterly Off‑site Monitoring Reports.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory actions and report status to the Banking Commissioner and FRB or FDIC.

• Preference may be given to those with a bachelor’s degree in banking studies or finance and professional work experience in banking, financial analysis, or accounting.
• Knowledge of blockchain technology, digital assets, smart contracts, stable token regulation, and Bank Secrecy Act requirements for digital assets.
• Knowledge of Wyoming banking laws and regulations; FDIC and FRB laws and regulations; GAAP accounting, Financial Accounting Standards (FAS), and federal regulatory reporting requirements, emphasizing digital asset regulation.
• Ability to analyze financial institution financial statements, audit reports, IT security procedures, credit underwriting, operations, internal controls, disaster recovery and business continuity plans, and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Effective communication of examination findings and ratings to senior management and board of directors—both verbally and in writing.
• Coordinate and manage a team of examiners from the WY Division of Banking, FDIC, FRB, and other states’ examiners; manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (typically in Finance) and 2 years of progressive work experience as a Bank Examiner or related field at the Examiner II level. Alternatively, 4–6 years of progressive work experience in Finance with knowledge at the Senior Auditor level.

• Must be able to travel for examinations and formal training for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry workbags, luggage, etc.

Human Resources Contact:
Candice Dillmon, 307‑777‑5312, candice.dillmon

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.