Financial Examiner (Information Technology) - State of North Carolina : Job Details

The N.C. Office of the Commissioner of Banks (NCCOB) is responsible for the chartering and regulation of North Carolina's state banks, trust companies, mortgage companies, as well as registration and licensing of various financial institutions operating in North Carolina. Our mission is to promote and maintain the strength and fairness of the North Carolina financial services marketplace through the supervision and regulation of financial service providers in that marketplace.

We value our employees and offer a great work/life balance and many benefits including:

* 12 annual paid holidays

* Health Insurance and Supplemental Benefits

* Retirement Plan

* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

NCCOB is seeking a mid-level financial examiner for our Information Technology (IT) Exam Team. These highly analytical positions requires an understanding of information and cyber security risk management practices, IT Operations, IT audits and attestation engagements, business continuity management, patch and change management, and Board oversight. The Examiner role also requires an understanding of third-party service provider relationships.

Responsibilities of the position include:

* gathering, organizing, and analyzing financial institution IT data and industry information. Analyzing IT documents and reports; reviewing policies and procedures; performing analyses on data collected to determine compliance; determining the adequacy of IT safeguards and internal controls

* drawing conclusions and documenting findings to assess the safety and soundness of the institution and its compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations.

* assessing the adequacy of a financial institution's risk management practices, including policy compliance and exposure to IT, information security, and other industry related risks.

* preparing written reports.

* providing guidance to managers of financial institutions and other interested parties.

* making recommendations of corrective actions and reviewing and monitoring compliance with these actions.

* maintaining strict confidentiality and discretion while conducting business.

* work promotes public confidence in the industry.

Financial examiners should have knowledge of financial industry laws and regulations, industry standards, and best practices. Financial examiners exercise sound judgment, which is developed through training and experience and work in a team environment and should be able to adapt to changing circumstances. This position involves the regulation of commercial banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations, and their holding companies, subsidiaries, and other affiliates.

Work requires overnight travel (approximately 40-50%).

Financial examiners work a compressed schedule, with every Friday off and may reside anywhere in the State of North Carolina. Your duty station is your home. NCCOB is a remote-first agency and trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles.

If no journey level (mid-level) applicants are identified, contributing level (entry-level) applicants will be considered.

Hiring range-- Contributing: $48,000 - $60,000 Journey: $55,000 - $90,000

* Demonstrate the ability to learn, comprehend, and apply laws, rules, regulations, IT security standards, and IT governance processes applicable to the financial services industry.

* Understanding of internal controls, with specific emphasis on IT related general controls (examples include perimeter security, monitoring, access management, project management, and vulnerability management).

* Understanding of basic risk management practices.

* Ability to perform research on job related topics.

* Ability to analyze data and records of financial institutions, and identify areas of increased risk, control weaknesses, material deficiencies, and violations of state and federal laws and regulations.

* Ability to present concise, comprehensive, and accurate findings through both written products and oral presentations.

* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

* Ability to communicate in oral and written form with institution management and staff.

Journey level:

Bachelor's degree in a related field (accounting, computer science, finance, business management, business analytics) with a minimum of two IT-related courses and four years of RECENT professional experience in the banking industry, or equivalent professional experience working for a company in the areas of IT (operations, information security, network administration), auditing (or controls testing) or any combination of these.

Contributing level:

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Accounting, computer science, finance, business management, business analytics) with a minimum of two IT-related courses or equivalent professional experience working for a company in the areas of IT (operations, information security, or network administration), auditing (or controls testing)) or any combination of these.

The North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks (NCCOB) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.

Applicants must embrace and actively support NCCOB's values:

Accountability, Customer Service, Ethics & Integrity, Teamwork & Collaboration, and Innovation & Creativity

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

A COPY of college transcripts MUST be submitted with your online application if a requirement of the job posting.

Please make sure you complete the application in full. Tips for your state job application. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Applicant seeking Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their form DD-214.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications may take an average of 2-6 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.

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