Financial Institution Examiner -P11

Overview

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking a Financial Institutions Examiner in the Office of Consumer Finance. This role protects consumers and maintains public confidence in Michigan’s insurance and financial services industries by regulating companies that millions of Michiganders rely on daily, including motor vehicle finance companies, money transfer services, mortgage companies, payday lenders, and other consumer financial services companies.

• Conduct examinations, investigations, and compliance reviews of licensed entities to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Work directly with financial institution leaders to conduct examinations and assess risk.
• Travel to diverse work locations for examinations, investigations, training opportunities, and conferences, including significant in-state and out-of-state travel and overnight stays.
• Travel to offices of licensed entities located throughout the United States and complete assignments at your home office.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree with a business major, including completion of a business core curriculum consisting of one course each in finance, law, and management, one course in either marketing or economics, and 6 semester credits in accounting, OR bachelor’s degree in any major.
• Experience:
  
  2 years of an equivalent type of professional financial institution or insurance industry experience (Financial Institution Examiner
  9) OR 1 year of professional experience as a financial institution examiner or specialist for a federal financial regulatory agency (Financial Institution Examiner 10) OR 2 years of experience as a professional financial institution examiner or specialist for a federal financial regulatory agency (Financial Institution Examiner 11). Relevant industry experience may include financial institution commercial credit analysis/underwriting, commercial lending, loan review, audit, compliance, risk management, or insurance accounting, internal/external audit, actuarial and risk management;
  
  as well as oversight of such functions.
• Drive to serve the people of the State of Michigan and make a difference in an important economic sector that supports the financial needs of individuals and small businesses.
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and high‑tech environment while demonstrating sound professional judgment and decision‑making.
• A curious and analytical mind capable of analyzing financial performance and regulatory compliance, identifying and assessing risks, developing solutions, and supporting conclusions.
• The ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Desire to travel to diverse work locations for examinations, investigations, training opportunities, and conferences.

• Competitive pay and advancement opportunities.
• Retirement, health, vision, and dental benefits.

DIFS is a Gold‑level Veteran‑Friendly Employer and encourages veterans and their spouses to apply.