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Experience functioning as a senior or lead examiner. Additional Information: * This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near one of our offices ( San Antonio, TX; ...

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$71K - $83K/yr

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Des Moines, IA · Hybrid

$66K - $103K/yr

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$59K/yr

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How much do lead examiner jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead examiner in the United States is $156,348.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,000.00 and $205,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by a lead examiner, and how can they be effectively managed?

Lead Examiners often encounter challenges such as coordinating large, cross-functional teams, managing tight deadlines, and ensuring thoroughness and accuracy in complex review processes. Successfully navigating these challenges requires strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Building collaborative relationships with both team members and stakeholders, as well as staying current with regulations and best practices, are key strategies for maintaining high-quality work and meeting objectives.

What is a lead examiner?

Lead Examiners are professionals responsible for overseeing and coordinating the examination process within an organization, such as a regulatory agency, educational institution, or financial body. They lead teams of examiners, ensure compliance with established procedures, and provide guidance and training. Lead Examiners are also responsible for reviewing complex cases, making final recommendations, and ensuring the quality and integrity of the examination process. Their role is crucial in maintaining standards, identifying risks, and facilitating continuous improvement within their field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead examiner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lead Examiner, strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and subject-matter expertise—often demonstrated by relevant degrees or certifications—are essential. Familiarity with case management systems, compliance software, and industry-specific regulations is typically required. Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills help manage teams and ensure accurate, timely examinations. These competencies are crucial for maintaining regulatory standards, ensuring thorough reviews, and upholding organizational integrity.

What is the difference between Lead Examiner vs Examiner?

AspectLead ExaminerExaminer
Required CredentialsTypically requires certification, experience, and sometimes specialized trainingRequires similar certifications and training, often an entry or mid-level position
Work EnvironmentLeads inspection teams, manages processes, and oversees compliancePerforms inspections, assessments, and reports findings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in regulatory agencies, certification bodies, and quality assurance rolesCommon in similar settings, often as an entry or supporting role

The main difference between a Lead Examiner and an Examiner is that the Lead Examiner typically manages inspection teams and oversees processes, while the Examiner conducts inspections and reports findings. Both roles require similar credentials, but the Lead Examiner has additional responsibilities for leadership and oversight.

Infographic showing various Lead Examiner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $156,348 per year, or $75.2 per hour.

Institutional Supervision Lead Examiner

Federal Reserve System

New York, NY • On-site

$134K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Company
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
When you work at the New York Fed, you have the opportunity to make an impact in our communities and across the nation. Our mission-driven, curious, and dedicated colleagues apply their diverse perspectives and unique talents to support the strength of the U.S. economy and stability of the global financial system.
At the Bank, we work full-time onsite with our teams. We believe being physically together allows us to draw on our collective strengths, while recognizing that the ability to work flexibly from time to time remains important to achieving our mission.
Our Unique Work:
The Supervision Group of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY) supervises banks in the Second District. The objectives of supervision are to:
  • Evaluate and promote the overall safety and soundness of supervised institutions ensure supervised institutions' compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including consumer protection
  • Facilitate the stability of the financial system of the United States
  • Support the growth and stability of the U.S. economy Supervision is carried out through a combination of methods, including on-site and off-site examinations involving staff dedicated to the supervision of an individual firm and other professionals focused on analytical, policy and risk matters. Supervision is coordinated with other US agencies.

How You'll Make an Impact as an Institutional Supervision Lead Examiner
  • Executes the supervisory plan and meets supervisory mandates for one or more risk stripes and/or institutions
  • Manages the day-to-day administration of data and performs moderately complex analysis, forecasting, and modeling
  • Identifies, connects, and analyzes data from various sources and effectively communicates analysis to senior management
  • Evaluates the strategic direction of a financial institution's business
  • Identifies strategies, risk, and exposure levels at financial institutions to assess risk management practices
  • Assesses risks and risk management strategies by monitoring business line strategy and growth initiatives, current/expected future client base, and financial/business line performance metrics
  • Analyzes current industry practices, conditions and trends to identify inherent/emerging risks
  • Prepares and delivers product memos, report comments, risk assessments, and other materials that support examination findings and supervisory decisions
  • Assists in the development and execution of supervisory and examination strategies

The Unique Skill Sets We're Looking For:
  • Regulatory or industry experience at complex financial institutions and/or ability to learn complex regulations, supervisory expectations and findings
  • Competency or ability to learn at least one area of financial risk management (capital, liquidity) or non-financial risk management (audit, compliance, operational risk, IT/cyber)
  • Ability to undertake supervisory activities with some guidance, multi-task, and synthesize information to produce sound analysis
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver complex information clearly and share difficult information in a helpful manner
  • Proven capability to offer constructive ideas to achieve team objectives
  • Takes ownership for high-quality work and demonstrates good judgment in decision-making
  • Limited travel may be required for examinations, training, and meetings

Other Things to Know:
Salary Range:$134,700
We believe in transparency at the New York Fed. This salary range reflects a variety of skills and experiences candidates may bring to the job. We pay individuals along this range based on their unique backgrounds. Whether you're stretching into the job or are a more seasoned candidate, we aim to pay competitively for your contributions.
This position requires access to confidential supervisory information (CSI) and/or Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) information. Access to CSI and FOMC information is limited to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, individuals who meet the definition of "protected individual" under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), and certain other nonimmigrants. All non-U.S. citizens authorized to access CSI and/or FOMC information must sign a declaration of intent to expeditiously become a lawful permanent resident and thereafter a U.S. citizen when eligible.
Our culture is deeply grounded in our Touchstone Behaviors.
By working with us, you'll have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your ability to Communicate Authentically, Collaborate Inclusively, Drive Progress, Develop Others, and Take Ownership. These competencies shape our culture here at the Bank. They also provide a shared language for how we work together and achieve success, and set clear expectations for leading with impact at every stage of your career. Learn more.
How we'll Support You:
Our programs and benefits are designed to support you through all your life stages:
  • Learning & Growing: Educational assistance, career development tools, and stretch opportunities
  • Supporting Your Family: Parental leave, adoption assistance, back-up dependent and elder care, college planning resources, and more
  • Managing Your Health: Comprehensive insurance plans, leave policies, onsite Health & Wellness Center, and onsite Fitness Center
  • Optimizing Your Finances: Pension plan, 401(k) with generous match, financial planning resources, and subsidized public transportation program

Apply now if you're ready to join us in strengthening the U.S. economy together. Want to consider our other opportunities? Click here to see all our open roles.
The New York Fed expects its employees to perform their duties with honesty, integrity, and impartiality, and without improper preferential treatment of any person. Learn more about our code of conduct and conflicts of interest rules.
We value accessibility for all candidates and are happy to provide an accommodation or assistance. Please email us at ny.leaves@ny.frb.org and we'll be glad to help. Please note, this is a dedicated e-mail box designed exclusively to assist applications with accommodation requests in relation to our recruiting process. All other inquires including the status of applications will not receive a response from this e-mail box.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes
Job Category
Supervision Family Group
Work Shift
First (United States of America)
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