Licensed Financial Services Examiner - levels

Overview

Introduction

Are you skilled in accounting, auditing, and/or financial management practices and seeking a challenging and rewarding career which protects consumer’s financial interests? Apply today to become a Licensed Financial Services Examiner (Consumer Credit Examiner) for the Department of Financial Institutions!

We are seeking detail-oriented individuals who are adept at reviewing and examining the financial reports and statements of licensees regulated by the Licensed Financial Services Bureau of the Department of Financial Institutions, including collection agencies, adjustment service companies, and money transmitters.

December 2025 graduates are strongly encouraged to apply! Grow your career with us! This classification series provides opportunities for advancement as knowledge and experience is gained. This full-time permanent position is headquartered at and required to work from the Hill Farms State Office Building on the near west side of Madison, WI at least 2 days per week
. We are also conveniently located close to the restaurants, shopping, and entertainment of the Hilldale Mall
. This position offers a hybridized work schedule.
All employees working a hybrid work schedule are generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin
. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

The Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) ensures the safety and soundness of Wisconsin’s financial institutions, protects consumers of financial services and facilitates economic growth. The agency regulates and licenses financial service providers who do business in Wisconsin. Find out more about DFI here!

DFI Is a Great Place To Work! In Addition To Meaningful And Rewarding Work, We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package Featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
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In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.

The Consumer Credit Examiner position is primarily responsible for conducting examinations, investigating complaints, analyzing financial reports and reviewing applications of licenses regulated by the Licensed Financial Services Bureau. This includes reviewing licensee’s financial statements, annual reports, and business activity records in detail to determine compliance with laws, regulations and rules, and analyzing the financial statements to determine financial stability and responsibility.

This position also prepares reports to summarize and present the examination findings, identifying any specific violations of laws and regulations, weaknesses in the licensee’s financial condition, fitness of the licensee’s management and any other notable practices. In addition, the incumbent will ensure the records are complete, up to date and accurate and work to resolve issues with the licensee if problems are detected.

We are currently hiring an individual into one of the following levels based upon experience:

• Entry level examiners are responsible for conducting examinations in at least one industry, reviewing license applications, and work under the guidance and mentorship of…