FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINER TRAINEE - Upward Mobility Program

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Date:  Oct 24, 2024
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62767

Job Requisition ID:  42208

​Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Division/Section/Unit: Banking/Banks, Trust Companies and Savings Institutions/Specialized Activities Supervision/Information Systems Downstate

HR Tracking #: 35895

Working Title: Financial Institutions Examiner Trainee- Upward Mobility Program

Class Title: FINANCIAL INST EXAM TRAINEE - 14978 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 11/08/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,575 a month; Full Range $4,575-$6,285
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number 42208

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs with a generous total compensation package that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

Under direct supervision, for a period of six to twelve months, travels to receive classroom and on-the-job training in performing on-site examinations of corporate fiduciaries for the purpose of determining their financial condition, safety and soundness, compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Evaluates the corporate fiduciaries management, operations, internal controls and auditing, earnings, compliance, and asset management.  Travels extensively to assigned facilities for examinations.

State of Illinois Benefits
•    Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
•    12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
•    Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
•    Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
•    Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
•    Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually
•    3 paid Personal Business Days annually
•    12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
•    10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
•    Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable) 
•    Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
•    For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

  • Assists higher level examiners and receives training in conducting or by observing all phases of the examination as assigned and completes exercises designed to increase the examiner’s knowledge.
  • Participates in seminars and classroom training to learn more about the industry, state and federal fiduciary laws, rules and regulations, examination methods and procedures, and corporate structures. Travels to conduct these duties.
  • Assists higher level examiners in evaluating and determining a corporate fiduciary’s compliance with applicable state and federal laws and rules and regulations, and internal routines and controls using the uniform interagency trust rating system and the department procedures as guidelines. Travels to conduct these duties.
  • Assists higher level examiners in communicating with and interviewing officers, directors and employees of corporate fiduciaries in a professional and tactful manner and assists in presenting examination findings. Travels to conduct these duties.
  • Assist higher level examiners in gathering information and reviewing the accuracy of a corporate fiduciary’s consolidated report of condition, income and financial statements and the trial balance of fiduciary activities.  Verifies trust assets held by the corporate fiduciary or held by other custodians. Travels to conduct these duties.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or banking; or a master’s degree in business administration

This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers at least three years of experience working in a bank or financial institution.
  • Prefers at least three years of experience working in information technology, computer science, or similar field.
  • Prefers at least two years of auditing experience. 

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires the ability to pass an agency conducted background check.
  • Requires the ability to travel frequently and extensively, both in and out of state.
  • Requires the possession of a valid, appropriate drivers license, and access to a vehicle for travel.
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency Statement

IDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois, ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions, ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public, and enhances commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents. 

Work Hours: Monday- Friday 8:0am - 5:00pm 
Work Location: Springfield - 320 W Washington St 
Agency Contact: FPR.Employment@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance

 

Upward Mobility Program:

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program.  General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.

 

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


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