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The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking an individual to work in public service as a Financial Institutions Examiner in the Office of Insurance Evaluation. This is an opportunity to build a lifelong career doing work that truly matters - helping to protect consumers and maintain public confidence in Michigan’s insurance industry. 
The right candidate will serve an important role in Michigan’s insurance sector by ensuring insurance companies provide safe, sound, and reliable financial services to consumers. As a financial institution examiner, you will be responsible for monitoring and examining the condition of insurance companies in Michigan. Examiners regularly meet with management teams, Boards of Directors, and other professionals associated with the industry to provide guidance, evaluate compliance with state and federal regulations, answer questions, and encourage sound business practices.
Ideal candidates will have:
 

  • The 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 Michigan citizens and 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, identifying and assessing risks, developing solutions, and supporting conclusions.
  • The ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing.
  • The desire to work closely with colleagues and senior leaders to solve problems.
  • The ability to work well independently and within a team.

Other job features:
 

  • Participation in webinars, conference calls, and employee development training.
  • DIFS is looking for a team member who has an interest in helping others, who wants to learn and grow as a professional, and who wants to enjoy all the exciting things life in Michigan has to offer. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
  • This position provides competitive pay, retirement, health, vision, and dental benefits.

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Work Location: This is a hybrid position located in Michigan. In-state travel, including overnight, is required. You will perform portions of examinations at the offices of insurance entities across the state and complete assignments at your official workstation (i.e., home) or our office in Lansing, Michigan.  

Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, two-page business writing sample, and copy of official transcripts. An "official college transcript" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed, and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to DIFS.
 
Failure to attach the requested documents may result in your application being screened out.

DIFS is a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer, committed to recruiting, training, and retaining veterans and their spouses.
 

Required Education and Experience

Education 

Possession of a 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 (9 term) credits in accounting.

Experience

Financial Institution Examiner 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Financial Institution Examiner 10

One year of professional experience evaluating and determining safe and sound operating practices through examinations, visitations or investigations of state chartered depository or state licensed non-depository financial institutions or financial examinations of state licensed insurance companies in accordance with state and federal statutes equivalent to a Financial Institution Examiner 9.

Financial Institution Examiner 11

Two years of professional experience evaluating and determining safe and sound operating practices through examinations, visitations or investigations of state chartered depository or state licensed non-depository financial institutions or financial examinations of state licensed insurance companies in accordance with state and federal statutes equivalent to a Financial Institution Examiner, including one year equivalent to a Financial Institution Examiner 10.

 

Alternate Education and Experience

 

Financial Institution Examiner 9

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major

AND

Two years of an equivalent type of professional financial institution or insurance industry experience. Relevant industry experience varies by position and may include: financial institution commercial credit analysis/underwriting, commercial lending, loan review, audit, compliance, and risk management; or insurance accounting, internal/external audit, actuarial and risk management; as well as oversight of such functions.

Financial Institution Examiner 10

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major

AND

One year of professional experience as a financial institution examiner or specialist for a federal financial regulatory agency, FDIC, a Federal Reserve Bank, NCUA, Comptroller of the Currency, other federal or out-of-state financial or insurance regulatory agencies;

OR

Three years of an equivalent type of professional financial institution industry experience. Relevant industry experience varies by position and may include: financial institution commercial credit analysis/underwriting, commercial lending, loan review, audit, compliance, and risk management; or insurance accounting, internal/external audit, actuarial and risk management; as well as oversight of such functions. 

Financial Institution Examiner P11

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major

AND

Two years of experience as a professional financial institution examiner or specialist for a federal financial regulatory agency, FDIC, a Federal Reserve Bank, NCUA, Comptroller of the Currency, other federal or out-of-state financial or insurance regulatory agencies;

OR

Four years of an equivalent type of professional financial institution industry experience. Relevant industry experience varies by position and may include: financial institution commercial credit analysis/underwriting, commercial lending, loan review, audit, compliance, and risk management; or insurance accounting, internal/external audit, actuarial and risk management; as well as oversight of such functions.

 

Additional Requirements and Information

View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/FinancialInstitutionsExaminer_12657_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)