Credit Union Financial Examiner - frequent statewide travel required! - State of Wisconsin : Job Details

Introduction Fortify your career and utilize your skills in accounting, auditing, and analysis of financial management practices by becoming a Credit Union Financial Examiner with the Department of Financial Institutions! We are seeking a diligent individual who is adept at performing reviews of financial institution data and documents to join our collaborative team.These important positions work to safeguard member deposits and ensure compliance of credit unions with state and federal regulations and administrative codes by conducting on-site reviews of records and evaluating financial affairs of credit unions in the State of Wisconsin.December 2024 graduates are strongly encouraged to apply!This classification series provides multiple career growth and advancement opportunities as knowledge and experience is gained.The candidate hired into this position will be assigned to work within a specific territory and will have their home designated as their headquarters city, however, the incumbent must be willing and able to travel frequently throughout the state of Wisconsin with regular overnight stays to conduct business needs. All employees are expected to be headquartered and work within the State of Wisconsin. A headquarter location outside of Wisconsin (including bordering cities) will not be allowed due to the nature of the work involving significant travel throughout the State of Wisconsin.*This recruitment may be used to fill additional upcoming vacancies.*The Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) ensures the safety and soundness of Wisconsin's financial institutions, protects consumers of financial services and facilitates economic growth. The agency regulates and licenses financial service providers who do business in Wisconsin. Find out more about DFI here !DFI is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits ( health plan options start at just $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position's requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
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In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. Position Summary In this role, you will also be expected to:

• Work on teams to conduct examinations of credit unions throughout the state to determine their financial safety and soundness. This is performed on location, throughout the state at each credit union and includes the evaluation of a credit union's financial condition, profitability, quality of assets, management, operations and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Perform a thorough review of credit union financial documents related to the institution's operations and prepare examination reports with recommendations for improvement. Therefore, having financial related experience, especially analyzing financial reports, is critical in this role!
• Assist the examiner-in-charge and work under the guidance of experienced examiners until necessary training is completed and may act as the lead-examiner once proficiency is gained. What can we offer you?
• An environment where professional development is supported and encouraged
• A collaborative workplace where employee efforts are appreciated and recognized
• The ability to make a significant impact on the agency which serves the citizens of Wisconsin
• A collaborative team environment that embraces a culture of innovation and excellence

Salary Information This position is in schedule-range 07-04 with an hourly salary of $27.59 - $30.31 , plus excellent benefits . A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.This classification series is also eligible to receive up to a total of four sequential $1.50 per hour add-ons to the base rate once criteria of each level is met. Job Details **Please note: frequent travel throughout the state of Wisconsin is a requirement of this position**Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.This state agency does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.**Please be aware that state ethics laws and policies apply to this position. If you are offered and accept this position, these restrictions may preclude you from owning bank stock or having other financial interests in certain financial institutions. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Green, Assistant Chief Legal Counsel, Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), [email protected] , (608) ###-####.** Qualifications A minimally qualified candidate must have detail that they have training or experience in all of the following in order to be considered: - A degree in a business-related field (i.e. accounting, finance, economics, etc.) and/or experience performing fiscal related duties (i.e. accounting, financial analysis, auditing, loan officer experience, etc.) - Analyzing and/or reviewing financial statements to identify trends or evaluate an entity In addition to the above criterion, a well qualified candidate will also detail having training or experience in at least one or more of the following: - Experience in commercial and/or mortgage lending - Evaluating and/or auditing a business or an organization's financial condition or performance - Reviewing, interpreting, and/or applying regulations, policies and/or procedures - Analysis, preparation, and/or submission of financial reports How To Apply Apply online! To apply, click Apply for Job to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click Apply for Job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here . For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here . The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Vicki Kaul at [email protected] or 608-###-####. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Deadline to Apply All application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on January 28th, 2025.