Financial Institution Examiner 3 (FIELD - CREDIT UNIONS) - 20058387

The Division of Financial Institutions ensures Ohioans’ money is safe by regulating financial institutions and service providers. This includes examining, supervising and regulating Ohio chartered banks and credit unions, and licensing and regulating non-depository mortgage brokers, mortgage loan originators, and other consumer lenders. The Division’s Office of Consumer Affairs provides assistance to consumers to help resolve complaints against these institutions and works to provide education to Ohioans regarding financial literacy and other consumer protection topics.

This position is based out of Franklin County, Ohio, with accompanying work in contiguous counties. The headquarter location is the candidates home and the selected candidate must live in or in a contiguous county of Franklin County.

What You'll Do

• Acts as examination team leader on mid-size credit unions or independently examines credit unions normally assigned to lower-level examiners
• Coordinates analysis of records, documents, and financial data of credit unions
• Write final reports and recommends corrective action
• Monitors compliance of state and federal rules/regulations and reports to supervisor any non-compliance
• Acts as the primary point of contact and presents reports to the Board and Senior Management
• Trains lower level examiners as needed
  
  

Unusual Working Conditions

Requires overnight travel (i.e., both in-state & out-of-state).

Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance or comparable coursework for all positions except those involved in information technology examinations; 3 yrs. exp., within 5 years from date of application, in audit or financial analysis related work experience for firm, government agency or financial institution; valid driver's license.

• Or for positions involved in information technology examinations, applicants must have undergraduate degree in information technology; 3 yrs. exp., within 5 years from date of application, in audit or information technology related work experience for firm, government agency or financial institution; valid driver's license.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Institution Examiner 2, 66142 or other comparable regulatory experience (office of thrift supervision, national credit union administration, federal deposit insurance corporation, office of comptroller of currency or federal reserve system); valid driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

Organization

Commerce

Agency Contact Name and Information

Michael.Doersam@com.ohio.gov or 614-995-7009

Unposting Date

Sep 7, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County

Other Locations

United States of America-OHIO-Madison County, United States of America-OHIO-Delaware County, United States of America-OHIO-Fairfield County, United States of America-OHIO-Union County, United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County, United States of America-OHIO-Licking County

Compensation

Pay Range 33, Step 1 $34.53 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm M-F

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Basic Documentation, Bookkeeping, Data Analytics, Regulatory Compliance, Accounting and Finance

Professional Skills

Active Learning, Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.

As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service.

Commerce is comprised of eight operating divisions and one standalone program that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and cannabis. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

Our Guiding Principles

Making An IMPACT For The Customer

• Inclusive
• Motivated
• Proactive
• Accountable
• Customer-Focused
• Teamwork
  
  

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