Financial Institution Examiner - Ii

The purpose of the Field Examination Branch is to conduct examinations of regulated institutions to assess their financial condition and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Branch reviews, replies, and follows up with institutions to ensure corrective action has been implemented and that issues not requiring further attention are closed.

• Financial Institution Examiner I:
  Assist in the conduct of field and off‑site examinations of limited scope and complexity, usually of smaller regulated entities, to determine solvency, soundness of management and policies, actions of officers and directors, and compliance under the laws.
• Financial Institution Examiner II
  :
  Conduct field and off‑site (in‑office) full‑scope examinations of financial institutions to determine solvency, soundness of management and policies, actions of officers and directors, and compliance under the laws.

Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university with at least twelve semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects.

General

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in any one or a combination of the following: (1) professional accounting or auditing experience; or (2) teaching accounting at the college or university level.

Specialized

Experience:

One (1) year for Examiner I and two (2) years for Examiner II in professional experience demonstrating knowledge of the business operations of a financial institution(s), including the interrelatedness of various financial transactions and their effect on the overall condition of the institution.

Financial Institution Examining

Experience:

None

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.

The State of Hawaii complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call  for assistance.

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Testing Information: The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In‑person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of the application.

For further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodations, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review, please consult the appropriate resources.

NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs regarding this position.