Licensed Financial Services Examiner - multiple levels!

The State of Wisconsin is seeking detail-oriented individuals for the position of Licensed Financial Services Examiner within the Department of Financial Institutions. This role involves conducting examinations, investigating complaints, and analyzing financial reports to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations of financial reports and statements of licensees regulated by the Licensed Financial Services Bureau
• Review licensee’s financial statements, annual reports, and business activity records in detail to determine compliance with laws, regulations, and rules
• Analyze financial statements to determine financial stability and responsibility
• Prepare reports to summarize and present examination findings, identifying specific violations of laws and regulations, weaknesses in the licensee’s financial condition, and fitness of the licensee’s management
• Ensure records are complete, up to date, and accurate, and work to resolve issues with the licensee if problems are detected

Skills

• Interpreting or applying regulations, policies and/or procedures
• Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and/or other financial software (i.e. accounting software, loan/bank/collections account software, etc.)
• Professional work experience performing financial, banking, bookkeeping, lending, insurance, marketing, investing, or similar functions or related educational coursework
• Professional work experience and/or college degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or closely related business area
• Analyzing financial statements to identify trends or evaluate an entity
• Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Completing auditing procedures
• Performing one or more of the following for collection agencies, adjustment service companies, or money transmitters: leading examinations of financial entities, reviewing license applications, investigating complaints, and/or assisting in license renewals
• Analyzing financial statements, management practices, policies, and compliance programs
• Independently leading examinations of large complex collection agencies, adjustment service companies, and/or money transmitters
• Providing training to/mentoring lower-level examiners
• Independently evaluating an entity's information technology/information security program

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

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