Financial Institutions Examiner

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $28.94 - $28.94 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Recruiter – Breanna Granger | bgranger@utah.gov | 801-526-4337 Application Deadline – 6/1/2026

Key Responsibilities

The Utah Department of Financial Institutions is looking for skilled and motivated individuals to fill Financial Institution Examiner I positions. Employees in this position will work in a team environment and examine financial institutions to determine their financial condition and compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards, and guidelines. Examiners are assigned to perform examinations at various institutions; including contact with officers, directors and employees, and preparing written and verbal reports. Use of a private vehicle, subject to reimbursement, to arrive at field sites is required. Examiners can spend an estimated 20% of their time traveling, including consecutive overnight travel, within and outside the state, to perform examinations and to attend training.

Principal Duties

Duties

The Financial Institutions Examiner I is an entry-level position that works under the close supervision of higher-level examiners. This person will perform a range of duties that include:

• Conducting examinations; determining the nature, scope and direction of the examination, identifying potential issues, and compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Analyzing, summarizing, and/or reviewing data; reporting findings, interpreting results and/or making recommendations.
• Writing or drafting correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
• Reviewing preliminary examination findings with those being examined; preparing/overseeing the preparation of formalexamination reports; participating in or holding meetings to clarify, resolve and settle examination issues.
  
  

Why You Should Join Our Team

In addition to having a rewarding and fulfilling job, you will also receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer. Examiners participate in a hybrid work environment with most field work conducted on-site at institutions and some conducted remotely - either working from home, or from the office. Examiners also received robust, career long training to hone their skills.

Supplemental Information

• Expected start date is June 29, 2026, but can be negotiated with hiring manager.
• A salary increase will be given once the probation period (12 months) is successfully completed.
• This position is part of a job series. A series promotion to a Financial Institutions Examiner II may be given after two years of successful performance as an Examiner I. After two successful years as an Examiner II, a series promotion to a Financial Institutions Examiner III may be given.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.
  
  

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate For This Position Has The Following

• Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of auditing and accounting.
• Knowledge of financial markets, models, and banking.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Excellent judgment, logic, and tact.
• Ability to compose and produce reports, documents, and related material using computer software.
• Deals with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism in a team environment.
• Ability to evaluate information against a set of standards.
  
  

Preference

Preference may be given to those who have a Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, banking, finance or business administration/management and/or sufficient equivalent work experience.

About The Role

Location –

60 S 400 W

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101

United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
  
  

The Ag ency

The primary mission of the Department of Financial Institutions is to charter, regulate, and supervise persons, firms, corporations, associations, and other business entities furnishing financial services to the citizens of the state of Utah. To learn more about the Department of Financial Institutions please click here.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.