Job title: Financial Examiner (Information Technology)
Company: State of North Carolina
Job description: Description of Work
The ) is responsible for the chartering and regulation of North Carolina’s state banks, trust companies, mortgage companies, as well as registration and licensing of various financial institutions operating in North Carolina.
Our mission is to promote and maintain the strength and fairness of the North Carolina financial services marketplace through the supervision and regulation of financial service providers in that marketplace.
We value our employees and offer a great work/life balance and many including:
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We trust our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. NCCOB is a remote-first agency. Your duty station is your home and examiners can reside anywhere in the state of NC. Examiner positions require 40-50% overnight travel from your duty station, depending on your work assignment. You will travel all over North Carolina and see places you have never seen. You will also participate in some out-of-state travel. Examiners work a Monday-Thursday, 10-hour day schedule.
If no journey level (mid-level) applicants are identified, contributing level (entry-level) applicants will be considered.
CONTRIBUTING LEVEL RECRUITMENT RANGE: $43,929 – $60,000
JOURNEY LEVEL RECRUITMENT RANGE: $43,929 – $85,000
Do you like to travel for work? Do you have expertise in technology-related activities, possess analytic skills, and communicate effectively?
This posting is for one current vacancy and one anticipated vacancy.
This position will examine the records of depository financial institutions (banks) and non-depository financial institutions to ensure they adhere to sound practices and applicable laws, rules, and regulations. The Examiner role requires an understanding of information and cyber security risk management practices, IT Operations, IT audits and attestation engagements, business continuity management, patch and change management, and Board oversight. The Examiner role also requires an understanding of third-party service provider relationships.
Primary Duties:
- Assist in the assessment of financial institutions by analyzing information technology documents and reports; reviewing policies and procedures; performing analyses on data collected to determine compliance; determining proper safeguards and internal controls; assessing compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; and conducting meetings with financial institution management.
- Assess risk management practices at financial institutions by analyzing the information security program and information technology risk management practices to ensure practices mitigate industry risk.
- Assist in the preparation of sections of the Examination Report and detailed work papers in an accurate and timely manner. Confer with other state and federal agencies and audit/consulting firms as part of the examination process.
- Conduct or participate in formal exit meetings and presentations to the Board of Directors, including the preparation of agendas and handout materials.
- Participate in formal and on-the-job training to develop and acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to facilitate the examination process.
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion while conducting business. Exercise sound judgment and work independently or in a team environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
- Experience with laws, rules, regulations, IT security standards, and IT governance processes applicable to the financial services industry.
- Understanding of internal controls, with specific emphasis on IT related general controls (examples include perimeter security, monitoring, access management, project management, and patching).
- Understanding of basic risk management practices.
- Ability to perform research on job related topics.
- Ability to analyzing data and records of financial institutions, and identify areas of increased risk, control weaknesses, material deficiencies, and violations of state and federal laws and regulations.
- Ability to present concise, comprehensive, and accurate findings through both written products and oral presentations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate in oral and written form with institution management and staff.
**** Examiners may reside anywhere in the State of North Carolina. Examiners work a compressed work schedule; however, travel may be required on Sundays and Fridays.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Journey level:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Accounting, computer science, finance, business management, business analytics) with a minimum of two IT-related courses and four years of professional experience examining financial services companies on behalf of a state or federal regulatory body, or equivalent professional experience working for a company in the areas of IT (operations, information security, network administration), Auditing (or controls testing) or any combination of these.
Contributing level:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Accounting, computer science, finance, business management business analytics) with a minimum of two IT-related courses or equivalent professional experience working for a company in the areas of IT (operations, information security, or network administration), Auditing (or controls testing)) or any combination of these.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks (NCCOB) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.
Applicants must embrace and actively support NCCOB’s values:
Accountability, Customer Service, Ethics & Integrity, Teamwork & Collaboration, and Innovation & Creativity
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
A COPY of college transcripts MUST be submitted with your online application if a requirement of the job posting.
Please make sure you complete the application in full. . Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Applicant seeking Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their form DD-214.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications may take an average of 2-6 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.
For technical issues with your applications, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-715-7768.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
Expected salary: $43929 – 60000 per year
Location: Wake County, NC