Introduction
The Maryland Department of Labor is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Financial Non-Depository Examiner II. This position is to examine/investigate individuals, unlicensed business entities, Maryland Chartered Banks, credit unions, and trust companies, and licensed financial institutions to uncover improper business practices and/or violations of law subject to the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation.
GRADE
17
LOCATION OF POSITION
500 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Main Purpose of Job
To examine/investigate individuals, unlicensed business entities, Maryland chartered Banks, credit union, and trust companies, and licensed financial institutions to uncover improper business practices and/or violations of law subject to the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation. A Financial Fraud Examiner ensures that licensed financial institutions are in compliance with all laws and regulations governing their operations and strives to uncover unlicensed and illegal activity all to protect the general public from future financial harm as well as to promote integrity and confidence in the financial industries under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation.
POSITION DUTIES
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Investigates misconduct and regulatory violations on the part of Maryland chartered Banks, credit unions, and trust companies, licensees, or unlicensed entities whose conduct or activities fall within the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation. This includes, assisting financial depository and non-depository examiners in their examinations of Maryland chartered Banks, credit unions, and trust companies, and licensees including analyzing the business records of those institutions and/or individuals.
- Assists in the preparation of charging documents, including charge letters, cease and desist orders, and orders to produce documents and records.
- Provides testimony in administrative, civil and criminal hearings at the state and federal level.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by a total of 24 credit hours in business administration, finance, economics, law, criminal justice or accounting. These credit hours must include a minimum of 6 credit hours in either accounting or auditing.
Experience: Three years of experience examining or auditing the accounts, records and business practices of non-depository financial institutions or in managerial or professional work in the financial services, consumer loan, sales finance, installment loan, mortgage lenders, collection agencies, check cashiers, money transmitters, debt management and/or law enforcement industries.
Notes:
1. Applicants may substitute regulatory, investigatory, managerial or professional experience in the financial services industry, consumer credit industry, mortgage lending industry, accounting or auditing work or State or federal experience regulating the above industries or in law enforcement on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant, or a Master’s degree in business administration or accounting from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in logistics specialist classifications or administrative support specialty codes in the financial management or auditing fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
- Prior work experience dealing with forensic accounting and/or data analysis
- Hold certifications as a Certified Fraud Examiner and/or Certified Public Accountant
- Law degree and/or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, public policy, statistics or similar field
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this classification may be required to attend advanced formal training classes. The purpose of this training is to maintain professional job specific proficiency and current knowledge. Some training classes are out-of-State and may require overnight stays.
All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Department of Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to Department of Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.
All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.
For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:
Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION
Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Department of Labor Office of Administration
Attn: Tenisha Tunstall 21-000280-0001
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 101
Baltimore, MD 21201
For additional information, please contact Tenisha Tunstall at 410-767-2772 or via email Tenisha.Tunstall2@maryland.gov.
The MD State Application Form can be found online
Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Department of Labor that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
