Assistant Bank Examiner

Location: Sikeston, Missouri | Full-time | Starting salary: $61,825.92 | Closing date: October 23, 2026

About the role

The Division of Finance is responsible for the chartering, licensing, and oversight of financial institutions in the State of Missouri. This is an entry-level position that offers growth and development through a structured career path with defined benchmarks and salary progression.

Responsibilities

• Review the operation of state-chartered banks to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Conduct investigations for unsafe and unsound banking practices and assess the adequacy of internal controls.
• Determine the financial condition of a bank by evaluating and rating six primary areas: capital adequacy, asset quality, management, earnings, liquidity, and sensitivity to market risk.
• Conduct financial analysis of regulatory reports.
• Considerable overnight travel required.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• A background or education in finance and/or accounting is beneficial, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Introductory knowledge of bank operations, general accounting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to effectively analyze complex operations of a financial institution and report findings.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other examiners, Division employees, and bank management.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, and prepare concise written reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools such as Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Pay

Starting salary: $61,825.92 per year.

Schedule

Full-time position. Considerable overnight travel is required.