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FINANCIAL NON-DEPOSITORY EXAMINER II

Recruitment #15-000280-0002

Introduction

The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Division of Financial Regulation is accepting applications from qualified candidates for two Financial Non-Depository Examiner II positions in the Mortgage Servicing Examinations Unit.   

The resulting certified (eligible) list will be used to fill current and future permanent or contractual vacancies for a period of one year.

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City

Main Purpose of Job

This is the full-performance level of financial examination work. To examine all areas of non-depository financial institutions (i.e., consumer loan, sales finance, installment loan, mortgage lenders, collection agencies, check cashers, money transmitters, and debt management companies) for compliance with the laws and regulations, to protect the general public and promote integrity and confidence in the financial industries regulated by this Division.

POSITION DUTIES

Position duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Interacting with representatives of financial institutions, including coordinating the examination, requesting information and documentation, requesting explanations as to business activity, procedures and policies, conducting an end of examination exit interview and resolving examination findings.

Reviewing the books and records of financial institutions to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations.

Preparing schedules and work papers detailing activities of the licensees being examined.

Analyzing loan documents for adequacy, legal requirements and suitability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university including or supplemented by a total of 24 credit hours in business administration, finance, economics, law or accounting. These credit hours must include a minimum of 6 credit hours in either accounting or auditing.

Experience: Three years of experience examining the accounts, records and business practices of non-depository financial institutions or in managerial or professional work in consumer loan, sales finance, installment loan, mortgage lenders, collection agencies, check cashers, money transmitters and debt management industries.

Notes:

1. Applicants may substitute regulatory, managerial or professional experience in the financial services industry, consumer credit industry, mortgage lending industry, accounting or auditing work or State or federal regulatory experience in the above industries on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Master’s degree in business administration or accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted 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 with one or more of the following:

Experience in accounting, finance and/or capital markets

Experience in the financial services sector, including but not limited to, the banking, mortgage, consumer or business finance, money transmission, debt management and/or check cashing industries

Experience in state or federal regulatory work 

Well-developed communications (written/verbal) skills.

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 (DLLR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to DLLR/DUI as a result of an unemployment insurance overpayment and/or fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment. 

SELECTION PROCESS

If you are unable to submit a copy of your transcript(s) at time of application, you will be required to provide them at the time of interview. If your transcript is not attached to your application, you MUST detail each of the 24 credit hours in business administration, finance, economics, law or accounting which includes the minimum of 6 credit hours in either accounting or auditing. The relevant courses must be listed under the “Specialized Training or Classes Relevant to the Job” portion of the application.

For all foreign education obtained outside the U. S., you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list categorized as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified.  Candidates will remain on the list for a period of one year and will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection.  Hiring units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.

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 and addressing the specific qualifications shown above.  All applicants must provide sufficient information to show they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. 

All information concerning the qualifications including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received no later than the close of business on the closing date.  Information received after this date will not be considered.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD 214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit will be approved.  Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of eligibility for Veterans’ Credit. 

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail to mekia.gaskins@maryland.gov 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.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

DLLR Office of Human Resources
Attn: Mekia Gaskins, 15-000280-0002
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DLLR 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.

 




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