State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Banking Director Of Securities And Business Investments Division (1155MP)

$59.82-$81.57 Hourly / $4,785.25-$6,524.83 BiWeekly /
$124,895.00-$170,298.00 Yearly


PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Banking, Securities and Business Investments Division, this class is accountable for administering the programs and operations of the division.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives executive direction from the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner or other administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Administers programs and operations of division; directs all staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Administers staff and operations of the division;
  • Coordinates, plans and manages division activities;
  • Formulates, implements and evaluates program goals and objectives through pertinent business and operations information, identifying and evaluating industry trends and regulatory requirements;
  • Develops or assists in development of related policy;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
  • Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring and appraising job results and evaluates staff;
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of division budget;
  • Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact on policy or program activities;
  • Coaches counsels and disciplines employees enforcing policies and procedures and setting productivity standards;
  • Administers acceptance and processing of applications for registration of securities and investment agents;
  • Directs and coordinates review of required documents and financial statements to determine qualifications and financial condition of applicants and registrants;
  • Supervises, coordinates and reviews all examinations of broker-dealers and investment advisors;
  • Directs and coordinates review of documents submitted for registration of securities documents filed in accordance with the Connecticut Tender Offer Act;
  • Directs and coordinates investigations concerning violations of federal law in such areas;
  • Convenes administrative hearings when required in regard to denial, suspension or revocation of registrations under the Securities and Business Opportunity laws and the tender-offer laws;
  • Coordinates with other state and federal agencies in investigation and prosecution of violators of the Connecticut Uniform Securities Act (CUSA);
  • Collaborates with various law enforcement agencies in prosecution of individuals and/or entities that criminally violate state and/or federal laws in area of Securities and Business Opportunity laws;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of 
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • accounting and auditing principles and practices including ability to understand financial statements;
  • Knowledge of investigatory techniques;
  • Considerable 
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Considerable ability to
    • implement organizational change and motivating teams;
    • provide leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Ten (10) years of professional experience in business, accounting, finance or public administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a capacity responsible for strategic business planning, organizational development, management development, and process improvement for a major program or division.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in finance or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in business administration, accounting or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(01)-Accounting/Auditing

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 70

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Banking Director of Securities and Business Investments Division in Salary Group MP 70 approved effective March 18, 2016. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final No. 22-007

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/22/2022

CLASS: 1155MP; EST: 4/15/1960; REV: 7/5/2022;