Licensing Analyst; Administrative Specialist III

Introduction

Administrative Specialist III is the advanced level of administrative work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies. Resumes are acceptable as additional information, however, the application must be completed or it will be subject to rejection.

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100 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

The Licensing Analyst reports to the Director of Licensing. This position is responsible for receiving and investigating licensing and registration applications for financial services companies to determine compliance with Maryland’s financial institutions law and regulation and suitability for licensing by the Office of Financial Regulation. The types of financial services institutions under review and investigation include mortgage lenders, mortgage loan originators consumer lenders, installment lenders, sales finance companies, debt management companies, debt settlement companies, money transmitters, check casers, consumer collection agencies, consumer credit reporting agencies and credit services business companies.

The Licensing Analyst will also perform related work as required. This position may, in management’s discretion, work remotely in accordance with the Agency’s telework policies.

• Review, investigate, and process license applications and registrations for financial services companies to determine compliance with Maryland financial institutions law and regulation.
• Review and analyze business plans, formation documents, financial statements, credit reports, criminal background reports, electronic surety bonds, AML/BSA policy, business continuity plan, company staffing and internal policies, flow of funds structure, permissible investments, certificates of good standing/authority, and other information submitted to determine compliance with law, regulation, or policy and suitability for licensing by the Office of Financial Regulation.
• Review and analyze credit reports and criminal background reports.
• Interview applicants, representatives of applicants, or any other relevant party as part of the licensing process.
• Identify and investigate independent sources of information as part of the licensing process.
• Process the approval of licensing applications that meet predetermined standards.
• Make recommendations for license application approvals or denials.
• Respond to applicant officials or legal counsel’s inquiries or determine that the inquiry should be forwarded to senior staff or Assistant Attorney General.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience:
  
  Two years of experience performing administrative staff, clerical, clerical technical, or secretarial work.
• Notes:
  1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year of the required experience.
• Notes:
  2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• 2 years of customer service experience
• Experience reviewing, approving and/or denying applications
• Experience applying Maryland licensing laws

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (LABOR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to…