Financial Institution Specialist ; Credit Unions

Job Description - Financial Institution Specialist 2 (Credit Unions) -  (260001HI)

Financial Institution Specialist 2 (Credit Unions) -  (260001HI)

Commerce

Michael.

Doersamo.gov or

Mar 12, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Riffe Tower 77 South High Street Concourse Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

$47.50 per hour - $67.90 per hour

Full-time

8:00am - 5:00pm M-F

Exempt from Union

Accounting and Finance

Accounting and Finance

Attention to Detail

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.

As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service.

Commerce is comprised of eight operating divisions and one standalone program that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and cannabis. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

Making an IMPACT for the customer:

• Inclusive
• Motivated
• Proactive
• Accountable
• Customer-Focused
• Teamwork

The Division of Financial Institutions ensures Ohioans’ money is safe by regulating financial institutions and service providers. This includes examining, supervising and regulating Ohio chartered banks and credit unions, and licensing and regulating non‑depository mortgage brokers, mortgage loan originators, and other consumer lenders. The Division’s Office of Consumer Affairs provides assistance to consumers to help resolve complaints against these institutions and works to provide education to Ohioans regarding financial literacy and other consumer protection topics.

• Review and quality‑check reports of examination to verify examiner analysis, ratings, ensure compliance with Division guidelines, and prepare final transmittal letters.
• Provide ongoing oversight of assigned credit unions
  , working with the Chief Examiner, including annual examinations, quarterly visitations, and review of progress reports.
• Conduct routine surveillance and analytics
  , quarterly statistical analysis and monitoring reports, track examination responses and recommend/coordinate investigations of unsafe/unsound activities.
• Develop and standardize supervisory policy
  —track emerging regulatory issues across agencies, draft policy statements, and respond to complex inquiries regarding examination policies and regulatory interpretations.
• Provide team leadership and coverage
  —serve as backup to Field Supervisors/examiners and support for same.

UNUSUAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Requires overnight travel.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Completion of undergraduate core coursework in information technology or accounting or finance with G.P.A. of 2.5 in accounting, finance or comparable coursework or information technology & with…