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Job Description
Working Title: Financial Examiner I Assistant Commercial Bank Examiner
State Classification: Financial Examiner I
Class No. / Sal Grp: U1100 / B17
Monthly Salary: $5,910.00 ( Salary is fixed and cannot be adjusted )
FLSA Status: NonExempt
Location: Houston
Overnight Travel: Extensive Travel At Least 50%
Mission:
The mission of the Texas Department of Banking is to ensure Texas has a safe, sound, and competitive financial services system.
General Description:
The entrylevel Assistant Commercial Bank Examiner assists in the onsite examination of statechartered banks. Reviews bank records to determine the bank's financial condition and compliance with laws and regulations. May also assist in the examination of trust companies. Actively participates in onthejob training and formal training to acquire basic banking knowledge and bank supervisory skills. Participates in training designed to enhance oral and written communication skills, acquire fundamental analytical skills, and develop the ability to function productively. Use a personal computer for various operations and assist in the preparation of reports. Successful career progression will include participation in all areas of Departmental activities and supervision.
Job Duties:
Read and study various reference materials including the Texas Finance Code, FDIC manual of examination policies and procedures, departmental memorandums, and the Department of Banking Procedures manual.
Under the supervision of the ExaminerInCharge (EIC) or designee, assist in reviewing bank records to determine the bank's financial condition and compliance with laws and regulations.
May assist in the examination of trust companies.
Actively participates in onthejob training and formal training to acquire basic banking knowledge and bank supervisory skills.
Participates in training designed to enhance oral and written communication skills, acquire fundamental analytical skills and develop the ability to function productively.
Achieves proficiency with Department approved computer applications and programs to accomplish job duties.
Develop a basic understanding of designated computer functions and operations.
Submit assigned tasks and administrative paperwork in an accurate, neat, legible, and timely manner.
Complete assigned work with progressively reduced supervision.
Attend and successfully complete assigned schools and training seminars.
Safeguard equipment, sensitive data, and other resources.
Performs related work as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualification:
Experience and Education Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, business administration, or economics with a minimum of six hours in accounting, to include basic and intermediate accounting.
o Must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale for all accounting hours.
o Must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
A graduate degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or jobrelated field may substitute for an undergraduate degree that is not business related. (Accounting GPA and hours noted above are still required)
Copy of official college transcripts must be submitted with The State of Texas Application for Employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent college graduate (within the last 3 years)
Entry level work experience with a financial institution desired.
Bilingual in Spanish and English with the ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
Special Requirements:
Position requires at least 50 % overnight travel. Travel may exceed 75% during the initial probationary period due to training.
Must possess or obtain within 90 days a valid Texas Driver's license. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving any vehicle to conduct agency business. Final applicants must certify that personally owned vehicles used for agency business have Texas minimum liability coverage and a valid state inspection.
This position requires that the incumbent demonstrate strong personal financial responsibility and integrity.
Final applicants may be subject to an employment credit check, driving record check, and criminal background check.
Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to complete a work style profile.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Possess oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge in the use of personal computers, especially word processing and spreadsheet programs.
Skill in performing mathematical and financial calculations.
Skill in collecting, analyzing, and documenting research data.
Skill in preparing accurate written reports on research findings.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, team members, regulated entity employees and the public.
Ability to be selfmotivated and exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Ability to learn moderately complex technical issues and maintain complex records.
Ability to learn common accounting practices used in the banking industry.
Ability to learn to analyze financial statements, reports, records, and forms.
Ability to read, comprehend and apply rules and statutes regulating the banking industry.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Physical & Cognitive Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the incumbent to frequently perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive use of a personal computer, copiers, printers, telephone and client/customer contact. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Marginal or corrected visual, speech and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers. Position requires frequent work under stress, as a team member and in direct contact with others. Travel is at least 50% with overnight stays.
How to Apply:
To submit your application for employment, create and/or login to your online applicant profile and electronically submit your State of Texas Application for Employment.
All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.
Transcripts:
If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be uploaded in CAPPS for your application to be considered complete. Foreign education credentials must be evaluated by a NACES or AICE member credential evaluation service. Please contact jobs@dob.texas.gov immediately if you are having difficulty uploading transcripts to your application.
Applications Submitted through Work in Texas:
Applicants may submit applications through Work in Texas (WIT), however applicants must complete work history, education and the supplemental questions in CAPPS to be considered for the position. In order to complete the supplemental questions, please register and/or login to CAPPS Candidate Gateway and access your profile.
SAO Military Crosswalk : https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf
Remarks: State law prohibits any employee of the Department from being or becoming "directly or indirectly indebted to or financially interested in an entity supervised or regulated by the Banking Commissioner." See Texas Finance Code, Section 12.107. Those selected for an interview will be contacted by telephone. Final male applicants between the ages of 18 to 26 will be required to furnish proof of registration or exemption from registration with the selective service system.
EVerify: This organization participates in EVerify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I9 to confirm work authorization.
The Texas Department of Banking is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. A disabled individual requiring reasonable accommodation shall not be denied opportunity due to the disability. The applicant should contact Human Resources if reasonable accommodation is required during the application process at (512) 4751345