Financial Examiner 3 (PCN 083101)
Apply NowCompany: State of Alaska
Location: Anchorage, AK 99504
Description:
Salary: $3,144.75 - $3,239.25 Biweekly
Location : Anchorage or Fairbanks, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 50110
Department: Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
Division: Banking & Securities
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
Closing Date: 4/28/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Banking and Securities
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 21
Job Description
The Division of Banking and Securities is recruiting for a Financial Examiner 3 located in Anchorage or Fairbanks!
What you will be doing:The Financial Examiner 3 will conduct examinations and act as the Examiner-in-Charge. Financial Examiner3 is the lead level of the series and is proficient in the interpretation and application of laws, regulations, and other guidance governing financial services operating in Alaska. This position works in the Securities Section of the division.
Our organization, mission and culture:
Are you looking for an exciting career in state government where you are valued and encouraged to grow? The Division of Banking and Securities' (DBS) mission is to protect consumers of financial services and promote safe and sound financial systems, with a vision to make DBS an outstanding place to make a career protecting Alaskans and bringing financial innovation to our state. The Division's leadership promotes a positive and respectful culture with opportunities for career growth.
The benefits of joining our team:
The Division has a professional and dedicated staff who work well independently, and as part of a team. The Division offers training opportunities to enhance knowledge of changing rules and regulations governing regulated entities.
This position may be eligible for telework, an alternative work schedule, and travel opportunities.
The Division offers a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement, and paid holidays.
The working environment you can expect:
The Division has employees in Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks.
This position is located in Anchorage or Fairbanks. However, this position will conduct examinations at various locations with seasoned examiners.
Travel is required and may occur within Alaska or in the lower 48 for training and examinations.
Who we are looking for:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible professional level experience in reviewing licensure and conducting examinations, enforcements, and/or investigations or conducting other programmatic activities for securities, depository institutions, and/or non-depository financial services entities.
OR
Professional designation as a Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Financial Analyst, Chartered Investment Counselor, Certified Investment Analyst, Personal Financial
Consultant, or holds or has held a license or registration as a Mortgage Loan Originator.
Special Note:
"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
"Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
"Professional experience" means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.
"Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.
Additional Required Information
At time of interview applicants are requested to submit:
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095.If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword
Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:
Ann Sivulich
Financial Examiner 4
Phone: (907) 269-2090
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
Optional Insurance Benefits
Retirement Benefits
See for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
Location : Anchorage or Fairbanks, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 50110
Department: Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
Division: Banking & Securities
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
Closing Date: 4/28/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Banking and Securities
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 21
Job Description
The Division of Banking and Securities is recruiting for a Financial Examiner 3 located in Anchorage or Fairbanks!
What you will be doing:The Financial Examiner 3 will conduct examinations and act as the Examiner-in-Charge. Financial Examiner3 is the lead level of the series and is proficient in the interpretation and application of laws, regulations, and other guidance governing financial services operating in Alaska. This position works in the Securities Section of the division.
- Plan, conduct, and lead routine and for-cause examinations of investment advisers and broker-dealers independently and/or in cooperation with a federal or state agency, determine whether the financial entity and its agents operate in accordance with state and federal laws, applicable financial standards and maintains appropriate and accurate books and records prescribed by statute, regulation and best industry practices;
- Respond to consumer, investor, entrepreneur, and other inquiries or questions from the public, regulators, law enforcement, legislators, and others; prepare and present information to consumers, entrepreneurs, and others in public forums;
- Research and draft legislation and regulations.
Our organization, mission and culture:
Are you looking for an exciting career in state government where you are valued and encouraged to grow? The Division of Banking and Securities' (DBS) mission is to protect consumers of financial services and promote safe and sound financial systems, with a vision to make DBS an outstanding place to make a career protecting Alaskans and bringing financial innovation to our state. The Division's leadership promotes a positive and respectful culture with opportunities for career growth.
The benefits of joining our team:
The Division has a professional and dedicated staff who work well independently, and as part of a team. The Division offers training opportunities to enhance knowledge of changing rules and regulations governing regulated entities.
This position may be eligible for telework, an alternative work schedule, and travel opportunities.
The Division offers a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement, and paid holidays.
The working environment you can expect:
The Division has employees in Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks.
This position is located in Anchorage or Fairbanks. However, this position will conduct examinations at various locations with seasoned examiners.
Travel is required and may occur within Alaska or in the lower 48 for training and examinations.
Who we are looking for:
- Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills;
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws and regulations;
- Experience working with confidential information and ability to exercise a high degree of tact, discretion and judgment in dealing with confidential information;
- Thorough in performing work to include attention to detail in written reports and fact finding; and
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, management, and federal and state examiners; and show understanding, courtesy, tact, and politeness.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in
- Administrative Law: Knowledge of state and Federal administrative laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to case preparation and settlements.
- Financial Examination: Knowledge of the laws, regulations, principles, and practices that govern financial institutions (depository and non-depository) handling financial services transactions; analyzes financial statements, lending or loan portfolios, client/customer files, investment portfolios, and/or management policies and operations; examine for safety and soundness, and/or compliance; identifies any discrepancies and determines necessary corrective actions.
- Principles of Finance: Knowledge of the basic principles, practices, and methods of financial management to include requisitions, apportionments, allotments, investments, fiscal management, activity reporting, and fiscal year guidelines.
- Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
- Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible professional level experience in reviewing licensure and conducting examinations, enforcements, and/or investigations or conducting other programmatic activities for securities, depository institutions, and/or non-depository financial services entities.
OR
Professional designation as a Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Financial Analyst, Chartered Investment Counselor, Certified Investment Analyst, Personal Financial
Consultant, or holds or has held a license or registration as a Mortgage Loan Originator.
Special Note:
"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
"Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
"Professional experience" means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.
"Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.
Additional Required Information
At time of interview applicants are requested to submit:
- Copies of your most recent two (2) evaluations (or you can bring them to the interview if selected); and
- Three (3) professional references who have supervisory responsibility over you and their daytime contact phone numbers (or you can bring them to the interview if selected).
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095.If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword
Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:
Ann Sivulich
Financial Examiner 4
Phone: (907) 269-2090
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
- AVTEC
- Confidential
- Correctional Officers
- Marine Engineers
- Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
- Supervisory
- Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
- Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
- The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
- General Government
- Labor, Trades and Crafts
- Public Safety Employees Association
- Masters, Mates & Pilots
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
- Group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Supplemental Survivor Benefits
- Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
- Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
See for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Twelve (12) paid holidays a year