BANK EXAMINER I

Position Overview

Under direct supervision, receives training and works under an examiner-in-charge to assist in conducting selected, less complex portions of bank, corporate fiduciary, data processing center and/or service provider examinations assigned to the Banks, Trusts Companies and Savings Institutions Section in the Division of Banking. Gathers information; analyzes and evaluates data and provides written reports. Travels extensively to assigned facilities for examinations.

Essential Functions

In conjunction with higher-level examiners, travels to perform examinations of state-chartered banks, corporate fiduciaries, data processing centers and/or service providers assigned to the Banks, Trusts Companies and Savings Institutions Section in the Division of Banking.
•    Is given less complex portions of the examination process to complete for review and inclusion in the final examination report.
•    Attends and successfully completes classroom and on-the-job training as required to gain knowledge and skill in the bank, corporate fiduciary, information systems/technology examination process and state and federal and regulations.

Gathers information, analyzes, and evaluates the financial condition of the bank or corporate fiduciary.
•    Recommends composite and component ratings for the bank or corporate fiduciary, the effect of each on the overall financial condition, the adequacy and extent of compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls, the extent of adherence to safe and sound practices, an the extent of compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
•    When examining banks, corporate fiduciaries, data processing centers or service providers, gathers and reviews information to determine if information technology functions and operations are performed in compliance with the guidelines provided in the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) Information Technology Examination Handbooks.
•    Examines documents to ensure institutions have the policies, controls and procedures needed to ensure that customer information is protected from unauthorized access and to ensure compliance with state and federal privacy laws

Gathers information, analyzes and evaluates the assets, liabilities, capital accounts, and off-balance sheet items of the bank or corporate fiduciary, including any subsidiary and holding company accounts relative to the intercompany transactions to determine the adequacy and the extent of compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls, and the extent of compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

Reads the corporate minutes and by-laws of the bank, corporate fiduciary, data processing center and/or service provider and reviews the audit program and reports.
Gathers information, analyzes and evaluates the assets, liabilities, capital accounts, and off-balance sheet items of the bank or corporate fiduciary, including any subsidiary and holding company accounts relative to the intercompany transactions to determine the adequacy and the extent of compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls, and the extent of compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

Completes examination report pages and supporting work papers, verifies arithmetic calculations and submits to superior for review, input and inclusion in completed reports.
Attends meetings with licensed institution's management and the board of directors to discuss or explain examination findings relative to the previously mentioned duties.

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with courses in accounting, corporate finance, banking and monetary theory
• Requires successful completion of the Financial Institutions Examiner Trainee program, including successful completion of the FDIC Introduction to Examinations School or equivalent course. This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least four years of experience working in a bank or financial institution.
• Prefers at least three years of auditing experience.

Employment Conditions

• Requires the ability to pass an agency conducted background check.
• Requires ability to travel frequently and extensively, both in and out-of-state.
• Requires a valid appropriate driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel.

About the Agency

IDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois, ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions, ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public, and enhances commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents.