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FINANCIAL NON-DEPOSITORY EXAMINER TRAINEE

Recruitment #15-000278-0001

Introduction

The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Office of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation is accepting applications from qualified individuals to function as a Financial Regulation Non-Depository Examiner Trainee in the Office of Mortgage Examinations of Financial Regulation. 

The resulting certified (eligible) list will be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of one year and may be extended.  The list may also be used to fill future contractual vacancies as they occur. All persons interested in either type of position should apply at this time.

Please Note: The Examiner will travel extensively to the respective institutions’ headquarters to perform this examination work. Travel could exceed over 50% of the work year.

GRADE

13

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to examine all areas of non-depository financial institution for compliance with the laws and regulations, to protect the general public and promote integrity and confidence in the financial industries regulated by this Division.

POSITION DUTIES

Position duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Interacting with representatives of financial institutions, including participating in the examination, requesting information and documentation, requesting explanations as to business activity, procedures and policies, assisting in an end of examination exit interview, and assisting in resolving examination findings.

Assisting in the review of books and records of financial institutions to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.  

Assisting in the preparation of schedules and work papers detailing activities of the licensees being examined.

Assisting in analyzing financial records (bank statements, financial statements- Balance Sheets; Income Statements, Retain Earnings, Cash Flow Statements) to assess the financial condition of the non-depository institution.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university including or supplemented by a total of 24 credit hours in business administration, finance, economics, law or accounting. These credit hours must include a minimum of 6 credit hours in either accounting or auditing.

Experience: None

Notes:

1. Applicants may substitute regulatory, managerial or professional experience in the financial services industry, consumer credit industry, mortgage lending industry, accounting or auditing work or State or federal regulatory experience in the above industries on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in logistics specialist classifications or administrative support specialty codes in the financial management or auditing fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following

Experience in the mortgage, money transmission, debt management or check cashing industries.     

Experience in state or federal regulatory work.

Experience in interpretation and/or implementation of regulatory statutes and regulations.

Well-developed communications (written/verbal) skills. 

Certified Fraud Examiners

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification may be required to attend advanced formal training classes. The purpose of this training is to maintain professional job specific proficiency and current knowledge. Some training classes are out-of-State and may require overnight stays.

SELECTION PROCESS

If you are unable to submit a copy of your transcript(s) at time of application, you will be required to provide them at the time of interview. If your transcript is not attached to your application, you MUST detail each of the 24 credit hours in business administration, finance, economics, law or accounting which includes the minimum of 6 credit hours in either accounting or auditing. The relevant courses must be listed under the “Specialized Training or Classes Relevant to the Job” portion of the application.

For all foreign education obtained outside the U.S., you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment.

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

For all foreign education obtained outside the U.S., you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

Applications that meet qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection.  Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.

The certified list will be used by DLLR for a period of one year. 

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application.  Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience and addressing the specific qualifications shown above.

All required documentation must be received no later than the close of business on the closing date.

Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list categorized as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD 214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit will be approved.  Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of eligibility for Veterans’ Credit. 

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail to mekia.gaskins@maryland.gov or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

DLLR Office of Human Resources
Attn: Mekia Gaskins, 15-000278-0001
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DLLR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

 




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