Financial Institution Examiner Trainee (FIELD - BANKS) - 20079058, 20058381

About the role

The Division of Financial Institutions ensures Ohioans’ money is safe by regulating financial institutions and service providers. This includes examining, supervising and regulating Ohio chartered banks and credit unions, and licensing and regulating non-depository mortgage brokers, mortgage loan originators, and other consumer lenders. The Division’s Office of Consumer Affairs provides assistance to consumers to help resolve complaints against these institutions and works to provide education to Ohioans regarding financial literacy and other consumer protection topics. These positions are based out of Franklin County and Hamilton, Ohio, with accompanying work in contiguous counties. The headquarter location is the candidate's home and the selected candidate must live in or in a contiguous county of Franklin or Hamilton County. Additional locations include Greene, Highland, Madison, Clinton, Champaign, Warren, Butler, Fayette, Logan, Morrow, Hamilton, Montgomery, Clark, Marion, Delaware, Clermont, and Union counties in Ohio. Contact: Michael.Doersam@com.ohio.gov or 614-995-7009. Unposting Date: Sep 21, 2026, 3:59:00 AM. The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most. As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service. Commerce is comprised of eight operating divisions and one standalone program that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and cannabis. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans. Our Guiding Principles: Making An IMPACT For The Customer – Inclusive, Motivated, Proactive, Accountable, Customer-Focused, Teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Participates in activities designed to receive instruction in examinations and evaluations of safety/soundness of state-chartered banks
• Assists higher level examiners with review of bank records and financial condition
• Performs assigned review areas and reports unsound practices and/or non-compliance to team leader
• Meets with bank representatives to obtain clarification on financial data and operational policies
• Assists in organizing examination notes and comments for final report
• Requires overnight travel (both in-state & out-of-state)

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in business related field (BA, BS, BSBA, BBA) in accounting, finance, economics, marketing, business administration, or closely related field, or 24 months experience in accounting or finance or comparable coursework for all positions except those involved in information technology examinations; valid driver's license. For positions involved in information technology examinations, applicants must have an undergraduate degree or 24 months experience in information technology; valid driver's license. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Skills

• Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Bookkeeping, Data Analytics, Regulatory Compliance, Accounting and Finance
• Professional Skills: Active Learning, Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Pay

Pay Range 29, Step 1 $24.88 per hour

Schedule

Full-time Work Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm M-F