Commonwealth of Kentucky

Financial Institutions Examiner I

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8/16/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Financial Institutions Examiner I

Pay Grade
13

Salary

$5,085.44 - $5,237.96 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Public Protection Cabinet | Department of Financial Institutions

Location

Location Varies

Agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute at times. The agency may terminate or modify the
telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions is responsible for supervision of the Financial Services
Industry and for chartering, licensing and registering various financial institutions, securities firms and
professionals operating in the state of Kentucky.

We are looking for a Financial Institutions Examiner I, to join our team of highly skilled professionals.
As a Financial Institutions Examiner I, you will conduct examinations of depository institutions within the
Commonwealth of Kentucky to protect shareholders of those institutions, including their employees and
communities, from the adverse impacts of unsafe and unsound practices. Work in this position includes
conducting examinations within all areas related to the operation of banks and trust companies. The
successful candidate will receive extensive training to allow the candidate to assess the safety and soundness
of our state’s depository institutions, which includes accurately identifying the institution’s ratings for
capital, asset quality, management, earnings, liquidity, and sensitivity to market risk. Furthermore,
candidates may also be trained and responsible for assessing the institution’s risks related to compliance
with Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering laws and/or information technology.

A Kentucky residence is required. While the duties of a Financial Institutions Examiner I may be performed state-wide, this position will be primarily responsible for traveling to institutions in an area including Jefferson County and the surrounding counties, north to
Kenton County, and south to Wayne County.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Learning to conduct safety and soundness examinations of depository institutions.
  • Learning how to gather and analyze data to determine and support examination findings.
  • Learning to write examination reports that comply with the department’s guidance and requirements.
  • Traveling to and conducting examinations at our depository institutions within the Commonwealth of
    Kentucky and trainings outside the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Work outside the home workstation will comprise
    up to 50% of your work time, some or all of which could be overnight travel. Approximately 10% of this time
    will be spent in the aforementioned trainings.
  • Working closely with other team members to ensure the completion of all necessary tasks related to the
    scope of the examination.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:
  • Highly self- motivated
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-directed
  • Good analytical skills

Reasons to work for us include:
  • Paid leave (sick, annual, etc.) and paid holidays
  • Training and career development opportunities
  • Educational and tuition assistance
  • A variety of affordable health, dental and vision insurance options, flexible spending accounts, and first-day health insurance coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement
  • Deferred compensation
  • Wellness incentive programs
  • Employee discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel, events, entertainment, and services and education
  • Telecommuting and flexible work schedules

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career where you can make a positive impact in your
community, we would love to review your application for Financial Institutions Examiner I, within the
Department of Financial Institutions.

Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or a related field, or a juris doctorate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Experience as a financial institution or securities examiner, or professional experience working for a financial institution or securities regulatory agency will substitute for the required education on a year- for-year basis. OR Two years of professional experience as an officer, accountant, analyst, internal auditor, compliance officer, or related professional in a financial institution; or as a registered/licensed securities broker, dealer, agent or investment advisor representative; or as an investigator of financial fraud in the financial institutions or securities industries; or as an examiner, analyst or specialist at a state or federal regulatory agency will substitute for each year of the required education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is usually performed in the offices of the financial institution or securities entity being examined, reviewed, or investigated. Will require travel usually within a defined geographic "district." Travel outside one's district may be required periodically. Work may also be performed in the Department's central office or in one of its field offices.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Catherine Shaver at catherine.shaver2@ky.gov or (502)892-4124.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
Website
kentucky.gov
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