Job Description

Requisition No: 886566 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ANALYST II - 43004145

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43004145 

Salary: $59,000.00 - $62,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/04/2026 

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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

CLASS TITLE: FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ ANALYST II

DIVISION: CONSUMER FINANCE

BUREAU: ENFORCEMENT

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) is responsible for licensing, chartering, examining, and regulating depository and non-depository financial institutions and financial service companies, including state-chartered banks, credit unions, trust companies, loan originators, mortgage lenders, securities dealers, investment advisors, consumer collection agencies and money transmitters throughout the state of Florida.

The OFR is a professional office environment with a public service-driven mission.

Visit our website at to learn more about the excellent benefits available to OFR employees, including:

• Flexible work schedules for most positions;
• Paid holidays and an annual personal holiday;
• Paid vacation and sick leave;
• Excellent health & life insurance options for individuals and/or family coverage;
• Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, disability, etc.;
• Tax deferred medical and Dependent Care Benefit reimbursement accounts available;
• Deferred Compensation opportunities;
• Tuition waivers to attend state universities/community colleges;
• Retirement plans and options;
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Requirement:

• Four (4) years of professional examination and/or regulatory work experience relating to financial institutions, financial services companies, insurance companies, securities dealers or investment advisers, mortgage brokers or lenders, or money services businesses is required . A post-secondary degree may be used as an alternative for years of experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferences:

• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, economics, insurance, risk management and/or business management/administration.
• One (1) or more years of recent professional experience in analyzing, investigating, examining, or auditing financial data within the consumer finance, banking, insurance, or securities industry, supervision of consumer finance industry personnel or regulations of consumer finance industry or similar experience in another financial services industry subject to complex review, including similar experience within federal, state, or local government.

Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of mathematics.
2. Knowledge of financial accounting or auditing principles.
3. Knowledge of the methods of compiling, analyzing, and presenting data.
4. Knowledge of the techniques utilized in conducting examinations or investigations of financial services companies.
5. Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate data.
6. Ability to examine financial records.
7. Ability to conduct research.
8. Ability to write and prepare reports.
9. Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
10. Ability to probe and obtain critical facts.
11. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
12. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
13. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
14. Ability to recognize the validity, authenticity, and propriety of accounting and operating records.
15. Ability to work independently.
16. Ability to effectively use computer hardware and software.

OTHER KSAs (Incumbent may learn on job):

• Effectively utilize OFR's database system, REAL

SPECIAL NOTES:

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

The anticipated annual salary range shall be from $59,000 to $62,000. The starting salary shall be commensurate with the selected candidate’s competencies and qualifications.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

All applicants seeking employment with the OFR are subject to mandatory background checks conducted through the DFS, Bureau of Human Resource Management in accordance with the requirements of chapter 435, Florida Statutes, and reviews by OFR. Applicants may be disqualified for employment based on the information that may be obtained through research and/or OFR’s review process.

No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement
agencies.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :

Utilize standard examining procedures and methods in the performance and compilation of examination of entities in all areas regulated by the Bureau. Responsible for enforcement of the statutes and regulations pertaining to Chapters 494, 516, 520, 537, 559 and 560 as determined by the Bureau’s case priorities or management assignments. Responsible for the timely and accurate entry of case data into REAL, including but not limited to activities, attachments, work notes, violations, dispositions and parties/related cases. Analyze compliance filings submitted to OFR by regulated entities (quarterly reports, mortgage call reports, security device calculation forms, bond increase notifications, bond cancelation notices, annual reports, etc.).

Ensures uniformity of staff procedures and processes related to finance examinations, as well as documentation and reporting. Conducts research and prepares reports from examination for internal and external purposes.

Responds to inquiries and provides technical advice and recommendations to management and the Office’s legal section concerning the final resolution of examinations, complaint investigations, administrative, civil actions, written agreements, legislation, and administrative rules. Communicates with Bureau of Registrations and field examination staff as needed to coordinate situational processes.

Perform other related duties and responsibilities, as required.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

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