Financial Examiner ; FE

This recruitment will remain open until February 5, 2026. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on January 12, 2026. It is in the applicant’s best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Make a Difference:
Protect Consumers & Join Our Dynamic Team!

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a qualified individual for the Financial Examiner 3 position. This role is within the Company Supervision Division and is based out of our Seattle Office.

• Meaningful work
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  Ensure a healthy insurance market & protect Washington consumers.
• Impactful career
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  Make a daily difference in the lives of countless Washingtonians.
• Small agency, big opportunities
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  Gain a holistic understanding of our mission and build strong relationships with colleagues.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion: OIC is committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment - by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, and attributes.

At the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC), we protect the public through fair, transparent, and consistent oversight of the insurance industry. Our work ensures that insurance companies operating in Washington remain financially sound, compliant with state laws, and able to meet their obligations to consumers.

As a Financial Examiner 3 (Examiner-in-Charge), you’ll play a critical role in this mission. You will lead examination teams, design risk-focused work plans, and evaluate the solvency and compliance of insurance companies and other regulated entities using NAIC standards. Your work directly impacts consumer protection, regulatory integrity, and market stability, while providing opportunities to mentor staff and shape the next generation of financial examiners.

This position is ideal for experienced examiners or financial professionals who are motivated by investigative, analytical work, enjoy guiding teams, and want to make a measurable public impact through financial oversight and regulatory excellence.

This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Financial Examiner 3 vacancies in the next sixty days.

This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $6,735 - $9,065.

• Comprehensive benefits package:
  Health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave (vacation, sick, etc.) and much more!
• Supportive work environment:
  We value diversity, professional growth, and collaborative atmosphere.
• Wellness programs:
  Invest in your well-being with on-site resources and initiatives.
• Work-life balance:
  Flexible schedules with telework opportunities.
• Public service fulfillment:
  Contribute to a cause that matters and feel the satisfaction of serving the public good.
• Training & Development:
  Continuously learn and grow with tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and other programs.
• And more! Explore our website for additional benefits: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

The duties of the position include but are not limited to:

• Lead financial condition examinations of insurance companies and other regulated entities in accordance with NAIC accreditation standards and OIC policies.
• Assign, monitor, and manage workload for staff examiners, specialists, and other examiners; reassign tasks as necessary.
• Develop and approve work programs and exam approaches for assigned areas.
• Analyze financial statements, account balances, and company operations to identify unusual trends, key risks, and functional activities.
• Interview company officers, board members, and other officials to obtain information and assess internal controls.
• Identify significant inherent and prospective risks, evaluate controls and risk mitigation strategies, and determine the scope of testing required.
• Review and assess examination work papers, findings, and reports prepared by staff examiners and external experts; suggest revisions as needed.
• Assist staff with complex accounting, examination, or regulatory questions.
• Prepare and sign formal financial…