Job Posting: Financial Institutions Examiner

Department of Financial Protection and Innovation

JC-478550
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Financial Institutions Examiner
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINER

$4,784.00 - $9,320.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 6/2/2025

Job Description and Duties

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is recruiting for one, Limited Term, Full-time Financial Institutions Examiner position(s) within the Division of Consumer Financial Protection's Broker-Dealer / Investment Adviser Unit. This position is to be located in the Los Angeles office. This recruitment may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of these positions within the next 180 days.

The Financial Institutions Examiner (FIE) conducts field and remote examinations of investment advisers and broker-dealers and performs technical and administrative duties to ensure compliance with provisions of the Corporate Securities Law of 1968 (“Law”) and the rules thereunder and assists in developing procedures and program activities for the unit. As a range A FIE, incumbent will perform the following duties at the entry level, under close supervision. A range B FIE, performs the following duties of average difficultly, at the working level, under supervision. A range C FIE performs the following duties at the full journey level, under general supervision.

This is a limited-term position that may be extended up to 24 months or may become permanent.

CalHR has authorized the DFPI to pay candidates hired in at the Financial Institutions Examiner level (Range A) a hire above minimum (H.A.M.) rate of $5,604.00.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week. Beginning July 1, 2025, all employees will be required to work in-person at least four days per week in alignment with Executive Order (EO) N-22-25.

Los Angeles Location: The Los Angeles office is located in the heart of the downtown financial district within walking distance to restaurants, transit, and multiple parking options available for a fee.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-478550
Position #(s):
410-121-4101-117
Working Title:
Financial Institutions Examiner
Classification:
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINER
$4,784.00 - $6,365.00 A
$6,174.00 - $7,734.00 B
$7,446.00 - $9,320.00 C
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) protects consumers and oversees financial service providers and products. The DFPI supervises the operations of state-licensed financial institutions, including banks, credit unions and money transmitters. Additionally, the DFPI licenses and regulates a variety of financial service providers, including securities brokers and dealers, investment advisers, payday lenders and other consumer finance lenders. The DFPI offers benefit packages, competitive salary, a robust training program and opportunities for advancement.  

Department Website: https://dfpi.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
The position requires incumbents pass a Background Investigation prior to being hired. The Background Investigation may include Criminal Background, Fingerprinting, and a review of any governmental records. In addition, other available sources of background information may be reviewed prior to appointment.

FINGERPRINT
Title 11, section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance to DFPI’s (CORI) procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
This position is subject to Title 10, § 250.30 of the California Code of Regulations, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation’s Conflict of Interest Regulations, the incumbent is required to submit a Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st and within 30 days of leaving office.

Additional Filing Instructions: 

  • You are encouraged to apply electronically through your CalCareers account.
  • If applying with a hard copy application, please reference “JC-478550/BDIA 25-201” in the Job Title section of your State application in order to be considered for this vacancy.
  • Hard copy applications not received or postmarked by 5:00 pm on the final filing date will not be accepted.
  • Emailed and faxed applications will not be accepted.

Do not provide any personal identifying information on the documents (Social Security Number, Date of Birth, etc.) you submit with your application. Additionally, do not complete or submit the Equal Employment Opportunity, page 10 of the Std. 678 with your application page. The EEO page is for examination use only. Furthermore, do not provide any LEAP information with your application package.

Please see the attached Class Specification. All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the classification they are applying for. Interested applicants using education to meet minimum qualifications must include a copy of their complete transcripts showing completion of required coursework. Foreign Degrees must provide Degree Evaluation to verify U.S. equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at: Evaluation of Foreign Degrees - United States Department of State.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/2/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
N/A
Attn: Jeannelle Santos
Human Resources Office
651 Bannon St Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95811

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
N/A
Jeannelle Santos
Human Resources Office
651 Bannon St Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95811
SE Tower
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • School Transcripts
  • Statement of Qualifications -
    A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED for this position according to the instructions provided. Application packages received without an SOQ as described may not be considered. Please see the Statement of Qualifications Instructions below for specific instructions regarding your SOQ response. Resumes, cover letters, and/or other documents do not take the place of this requirement.
  • Other -

    A Supplemental Questionnaire is REQUIRED for this position. Application packages received without a Supplemental Questionnaire may not be considered. Please see the Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions below for specific instructions. Resumes, cover letters, and Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of this requirement.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

i. Possession of excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate examination findings to licensees.
ii. Ability to create and maintain an effective working relationship with management, staff, licensees and the general public.
iii. Ability to manage multiple examinations, projects, and changing priorities.
iv. Exceptional interpersonal skills utilizing sound judgment, discretion, tact and a high degree of professionalism.
v. Ability to work with IT or IT consultants in developing and testing new computer systems, and to develop customized reports
vi. Ability to secure and analyze information, evidence and facts and render sound status determination.
vii. Ability to represent the Department before an Administrative Law Judge for Enforcement related hearing purposes.
viii. Willingness to travel to various licensee locations throughout the state, other DFPI offices, and occasional out-of-state travel for training purposes.

Benefits

State employees may be eligible for health, dental, vision and leave benefits, as well as retirement programs and other benefits. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements, which are contracts negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define employees’ wages, hours and conditions of employment. Other possible benefits include:

• Alternate Work Schedules
• Telework
• Reimbursement Accounts

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://dfpi.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Jeannelle Santos
(279) 236-5199
jeannelle.santos@dfpi.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Angelina Endsley
(916) 576-4938
eeo@dfpi.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ):
The SOQ must be no more than two page(s) in length, single-spaced, using Arial 12-point font and must have the applicant's first and last name and Statement of Qualifications in the upper left corner. Note: Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ.

Please respond to the following:

1. Describe how your experience, education, training, and skills make you a competitive candidate for this position. Include concrete examples of your work experience related to this position.

2. Please explain how you ensure that your work is completed on time and within budget.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: 

1. Do you have knowledge of general accounting and auditing principles and procedures? (Yes/No)

2. Are you able to analyze financial and operating statements, reports, and records to draw sound conclusions? (Yes/No)

3. Are you able to communicate effectively both in written and orally? (Yes/No)

4. Are you able to travel by driving an automobile and stay overnight to conduct examination? (Yes/No)

5. Are you able to work both remotely and in DFPI's office in Los Angeles? (Yes/No)

6. Are you able to conduct audit/examination in the licensee's resident and office? (Yes/No)

Examination & Candidate Resources:

Examination: Candidates applying with List Eligibility must successfully pass the examination for this classification.

Please read the Minimum Qualifications section of the Classification Specifications AND the Exam Bulletin carefully to ensure you are currently eligible to take this examination before taking it. Candidates taking the exam prior to being eligible may be disqualified.

Link to Exam Bulletin and Exam:  https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1606

Candidate Resources/Tools:

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

    It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

    Application Methods:
    Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
    By Mail
    Drop-off
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