FINANCIAL EXAMINER 2-4

JOB Providing Regulatory Oversight for Our State's Financial Service ProvidersAbout Our Agency: The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions' (DFI) mission is to protect consumers and advance the financial health of Washington State by providing fair regulation of financial services and educating consumers to make informed financial decisions.
Collectively and independently, the Department's nearly 200 employees within its 5 divisions - Administration, Banks, Consumer Services, Credit Unions, and Securities - work together to create a stronger economic future and secure financial environment for Washington's consumers and businesses alike.
DFI is self-supporting, in that none of its operating revenues come from the state's general tax funds.
Its operating revenues are paid by the organizations and individuals it regulates.
To learn more about the Department of Financial Institutions, please visit our website at www.
dfi.
wa.
gov.
We employ and serve diverse people of all backgrounds including people of color, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans.
This culture of respect promotes a professional and inclusive environment where maximizing potential through opportunity is achievable by everyone.
Benefits of working for DFI include: Medical, dental, retirement, and generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Healthy work-life balance.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion where every person is recognized and valued.
Telecommuting up to two days per week and flexible work hours.
Professional development and continuing education opportunities, including DFI’s in-house CLE program and other training that ensures employees are successful.
You may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
About The Division: The Division of Securities, is a dynamic, professional organization where you will experience a remarkable work-life balance - 40 hour weeks with flexible schedules and a dedicated staff.
If you are interested in a legal career with an agency whose primary mission is consumer protection, then the Securities Division is for you.
The securities we regulate include cutting edge new products such as cryptocurrency and digital assets, as well as traditional investments such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds.
The Securities Division values diverse perspectives and life experiences.
We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans, health, dental and vision coverage, and deferred compensation plans.
Additionally, we license and conduct examinations of the people that provide advice and sell these products and take action against those who violate the Securities Act.
This includes bringing administrative, civil, and criminal enforcement cases against respondents.
The Licensing and Examinations Unit is recruiting for a Financial Examiner, which may be filled at the 2 thru 4 level, depending on applicant qualifications.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES About the Position: This Financial Examiner position supports the mission of the agency by reviewing initial licensing applications of investment advisers and broker-dealers and their representatives; and in conducting examinations of investment advisers, broker dealers and their representatives and analyzing associated financial records that may lead to administrative, civil or criminal actions.
These actions advance DFI’s goals of implementing and enforcing laws regulating financial institutions and consumer protection laws.
Some of What You Will Do: Conduct examinations of investment advisers, including portfolio managers, which may involve a team of examiners.
Function as intermediary in coordinating requests for records and communication between exam team and investment advisor’s management and personnel.
Evaluate investment and financial integrity of investment advisers to ensure adequacy of capital, revenue and income.
Interpret state/federal laws and reviews investment adviser’s books and records in determining compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations.
Perform thorough analysis and review of legal contracts and verify compliance with the regulations governing unethical business practices.
Maintain familiarity with industry software to allow for evaluation of financial statements and records, strategies, risk assessments and disciplines claimed by industry registrants.
Provide specific written reports and verbal recommendations to registrant’s directors and management to remedy identified areas of non-compliance.
Conduct examinations of FINRA brokerage firm branches, multi-state and regional brokerage firms, which may involve a team of examiners.
Assist with examinations of securities and investment firms.
Evaluate adequacy of registrant supervision, compliance and administration.
Assist with reports and deficiency letters detailing examination findings.
Refer serious examination deficiencies, including law violations, to the enforcement section and recommend action and work with enforcement attorneys to bring appropriate resolution.
Develop strategies for assessing and controlling risk in setting forth examination schedules and cycles for all the types of entities examined by the Securities Division.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Official Work Station: This is a field examiner position.
After completing a successful 12 month probationary period at the Tumwater Headquarters, your place of duty will be your home.
There will remain some official work in the Tumwater Headquarters office.
The examiner will be conducting examinations in offices and private residences.
Most examinations will be conducted by a single examiner.
This position has a high degree of travel (mainly in-state).
The position may require some evening and weekend work.
Application Process: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically.
Submitting your application materials electronically will act as confirmation that the information submitted is complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
Failure to provide all required application materials may result in disqualification.
Interested applicants should select the "Apply" button and attach the following materials to their application: Cover LetterResumeThree professional references* (provide contact name, phone number, email address, company name, and job title)Unofficial college transcripts3-5 page writing sample*A professional reference is someone who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.
If you do not have sufficient professional references, please include non-professional references, such as educators or other professional associates.
Note: Application review may begin immediately.
DFI reserves the right and may exercise the option to close this recruitment and make a hiring decision at any time.
It may be to the applicants advantage to submit application materials as soon as possible.
Background Investigation: Prior to a new hire, a background check including credit history and criminal record history will be conducted.
Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Contact Information: Tom Grant360-725-7817Recruiting@dfi.
wa.
gov