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Assistant National Bank Examiner Spring 2021 WED

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a preeminent prudential supervisor of national banks and federal savings associations (collectively, banks), seeks highly motivated, dynamic individuals with advanced analytical and communication skills interested in working in a team-oriented environment. The OCC, an independent bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, is hiring for assistant national bank examiners in many cities across the United States. Start date is June 21, 2021.

Watch a short video (5 minute) on becoming a bank examiner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7-Se_N6Sqk

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The OCC's primary mission is to charter, regulate, and supervise all national banks and federal savings associations (also referred to as “banks”). As an entry-level examiner, you can play a key role in helping:

· Ensure the safety and soundness of America's national banks and federal savings associations;

· Provide fair access and equal treatment of financial services; and,

· Establish and maintain a flexible regulatory framework that allows America's banks to remain competitive.

Upon joining the OCC, you will be assigned to a training team for period of 6 to 8 months. On the training team you will receive both on-the-job and formal classroom training, and learn the basic procedures and practices used in our supervisory process. After completion of the training team, you will work alongside experienced examiners continuing to develop your skills while supervising banks. Supervisory work is typically performed at the banks we regulate or at the examiner’s assigned office location. Dependent upon your office location, you will spend anywhere from 15 to 85 percent in overnight travel performing your job. Estimated overnight travel ranges by hiring office location can be found in the online application.

As an Assistant National Bank Examiner you will play a dynamic role within the banking industry. In this role, you will:

· Serve as an entry-level professional in the Midsize and Community Bank Supervision Unit;

· Assist or conduct bank examinations under the supervision and guidance of experienced national bank examiners;

· Gather and analyze information through discussions with co-workers and bank management;

· Review all areas of banking including lending, investments, capital, earnings, interest rate risk, liquidity, and consumer compliance protection programs;

· Assess compliance with banking laws & regulations; and,

· Prepare written examination recommendations and reports, which are shared with bank executives, team members, and senior OCC examiners.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & CONSIDERATIONS

To qualify for the entry-level bank examiner position, you will need:

· A four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree or 1 full year of graduate level education, with major study in accounting, banking, business administration, commercial or banking law, economics, finance, marketing, or other field closely related to the position;

· Three years of work experience that has provided you with knowledge of accounting or auditing principles. Such work could include reviewing, analyzing, recommending or approving loan applications, investments, or other actions involving the properties or monies of others held in trust by or for a financial institution; internal accounting or auditing work for a financial institution that required understanding of debits and credits, balance sheets, and operating statements;

· Equivalent combinations of education and experience;

· A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate obtained through written examination in a State, territory, or the District of Columbia;

AND

All qualified applicants are required to test and pass an entry-level Knowledge Test, a Written Communication Skills Test, an Analytical Test, a screening interview, a structured interview; and receive a favorable adjudication of a criminal and financial background investigation.

Additional information about the testing and interview process can be viewed here: https://careers.occ.gov/careers/apply/entry-level-bank-examiners-testing-and-interview-process.html

Applicants must be a US Citizen or a US National.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The OCC offers competitive salaries under a performance-based pay plan. The entry-level examiner starting salary is a non-negotiable at $54,000 per year, plus additional geographical pay (1.58% to 40%) depending on location.

Although part of the federal government, the OCC has a more flexible salary and benefits program than most other government offices. Many benefits are paid by the agency, at no cost to employee, while others are generously subsidized. The following provides highlights of the OCC’s benefits programs:

· Health, dental, and vision insurance;

· Retirement programs with a total agency contribution of up to 10% per year;

· Generous holiday and vacation programs (Ten paid holidays; between 13 to 26 days of vacation each year); and,

· Flexible work schedule (every other Friday off).

To learn more about the OCC and its benefits, please visit: http://careers.occ.gov/pay-and-benefits/index-pay-benefits.html