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Requisition No: 882280
Agency: Office of Financial Regulation
Working Title: FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ANALYST II - 43005225
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 43005225
Salary: $53,000.00 - $58,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 09/12/2026
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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****
CLASS TITLE: FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ANALYST II
DIVISION: SECURITIES
BUREAU: REGISTRATION
CITY: TALLAHASSEE
COUNTY: LEON
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 https://www.flofr.gov/aboutus/careers 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:
Two (2) years of professional experience in analyzing, processing applications, 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 or state government is required. A post-secondary degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in compliance, accounting, finance, economics, business, insurance, or risk management may substitute for the required work experience.
Preferences:

• Two (2) or more years of professional experience working at a securities dealer or investment adviser in risk management, compliance, operations, or the front office.
• 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.
• Individuals who hold an associate degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in compliance, accounting, finance, economics, business, insurance, or risk management.

Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of the techniques utilized in conducting examinations of financial institutions or insurance companies
2. Knowledge of the methods of compiling and analyzing data
3. Knowledge of accounting or auditing principles and procedures
4. Ability to recognize the validity, authenticity, and propriety of accounting and operating records
5. Ability to review, analyze, evaluate data and prepare reports
6. Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
7. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
8. Ability to communicate effectively
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
10. Ability to conduct investigations or financial examinations

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.
The anticipated salary for this position will be between $53,000.00 and $58,000.00. The salary may be commensurate with experience.
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 Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Perform advanced analysis and examination of applications and amendments for firms, branch offices, and associated persons to ensure compliance with requirements for registration pursuant to Chapter 517, F.S., and to determine whether additional review is warranted by the Office for enforcement purposes.
Coordinate and assist in general projects relating to the registration records and the application process, on an advanced level and with limited instruction. These projects will include registration renewal, review of annual financial statements, follow-up on delinquent filings and records and research and interpreting regulations.
Handle routine general questions conferring with attorneys, accountants, regulators and the investing public regarding laws, rules, regulations, and department policies under Chapter 517, F.S., and regarding the registration records maintained by the Office pursuant to Chapter 517, F.S.
Analyze registration and enforcement records maintained in various computer and manual record-keeping systems in order to prepare and maintain status reports to monitor workload.
Assist in training of other staff members to ensure their understanding of proper procedures for processing registration information pursuant to Chapter 517, F.S. Participation is providing updated information to, and reviewing work performed by staff members.
Perform other related duties as required by the Office.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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