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CalCareers Exam/Assessment-Financial Institutions Examiner

California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
California, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/8/2026

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) is recruiting for Financial Institutions Examiners (FIEs). The DFPI has office locations in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Francisco. Help us protect California consumers by performing important financial analyses of financial institutions, business firms, and services!


A career as an FIE requires working out in the field at a variety of financial service institutions away from headquarters office. Overnight travel may be required approximately 25% to 75% of the time.


Qualifications

Looking for graduates with a four-year bachelor’s degree in either:

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • A related business/management specialization
  • Or individuals who have completed a minimum of 16 semester units of professional accounting courses and 3 semester units of business law.

Salary

Starting at $69,264 annually


How to Start Your Assessment and Application:

  • Step 1-The State of California’s hiring process requires applicants first take an exam/assessment to be eligible to apply for vacant positions. If you meet the FIE qualifications (education) listed above, take the first step, and apply for the FIE exam/assessment online at: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1606
  • Step 2-Once you pass the online exam/assessment, you will be eligible to apply for vacant FIE positions posted on the CalCareers website at: www.calcareers.ca.gov.


View the FIE exam/assessment and apply on CalCareers at: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1606


About the DFPI

The DFPI is California’s financial regulator, working to protect consumers by examining and licensing financial activities and taking action against unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices. We oversee state-chartered banks, credit unions, student loan servicers, and more. The DFPI offers benefit packages, competitive salary, a robust training program and opportunities for advancement.


Consider a rewarding career as an FIE with the DFPI!


Benefits

The State of California offers its employees generous benefits that include retirement and savings plans, health, dental, vision insurance, and access to long-term disability and long-term care insurance. For detailed information please visit: https://benefits.calhr.ca.gov/


Website

www.dfpi.ca.gov


LinkedIn URL

https://linkedin.com/company/californiadfpi


Twitter URL

https://twitter.com/CaliforniaDFPI


Facebook URL

https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaDFPI


Email

careers@dfpi.ca.gov

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