Bank/Credit Union Examiner

Salary: $58,854.00 - $105,978.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number:
Agency: State Board of Financial Institutions - Banking
Division: Bank Examining
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply online
Residency Requirement: Yes
Class Code:: AN23
Position Number:: 60026137
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.: $64,952.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $86,321.00

Job Responsibilities
Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance!

The Office of the Commissioner of Banking is responsible for chartering, examining and otherwise regulating all South Carolina state-chartered banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions and trust companies. Working as a member of a team, examiners review the operations of state-chartered institutions and determine compliance with laws and regulations in order to help promote a safe and sound financial system.
An Examiner I will coordinate the operations function of the examination of banks and credit unions, primarily on examinations of larger institutions, to ensure that the institutions are operating in a safe and sound manner and are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The examiner will train Assistant and Associate Examiners, prepare and oversee preparation of various schedules and comments included in the examination report, and assign work to other examiners and assure timely and accurate completion of the work. An Examiner I will review and evaluate loans and investment accounts.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
A minimum of two years of bank or credit union examination experience. Completion of the FDIC Introduction to Examinations School and Financial Institution Analysis School. A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, or a bachelor's degree in a related field with a significant amount of accounting and/or finance related coursework. Knowledge of the practices and principles of money and banking, the ability to learn and apply provisions of laws and regulations relating to financial institutions, the ability to follow oral and written instructions, and the ability to communicate orally and in writing needed. This position requires overnight travel throughout the state. Travel costs will be reimbursed according to State regulations; however, the employee must provide his or her own transportation.

Additional Comments
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. A copy of the applicant's college transcript must be submitted for the application to be complete. The transcript may be attached to the application itself, mailed to the address below, or faxed to (803) 734-2013.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Do you have at least three years of bank examination experience?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you completed the required FDIC training schools or (equivalent)?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which includes at least 12 hours of accounting and/or finance related coursework?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you submitted a copy of your college transcript with your application? A copy of the applicant's college transcript must be submitted for the application to be complete.

• Yes
• No

05

What is your salary minimum for this position?
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