Job Requisition ID: 56144
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 06/10/2026
Division/Section/Unit: Banking/Banks, Trust Companies, and Saving Institutions
HR Tracking #: 54536
Position Title: Bank Examiner III
Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Class Title: BANK EXAMINER III - 04133
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $7602 monthly; Full Range $7602-$11,110 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 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. Position OverviewServes and travels as examiner-in-charge, or works independently under the direction of an examiner-in-charge, to ensure the timely, organized and efficient completion of the examination process including the most complex and problem bank, corporate fiduciary, data processing centers and/or service providers examinations assigned to the Banks, Trust Companies and Savings Institutions Section in the Division of Banking. Gathers information, analyzes and evaluates the financial condition of the bank and corporate fiduciary. Gathers information, analyzes and evaluates all forms of lending, including real estate, installment, and commercial loans, letters of credit, and direct lease financing. Reads the corporate minutes and by-laws of the bank, corporate fiduciary, data processing centers and/or service providers. Conducts meetings with licensed institution's management and the board of directors to discuss or explain examination findings. Completes examination report pages and supporting work papers to document the examination process and report conclusions regarding the financial condition of the bank, corporate fiduciary, data processing centers and/or service providers and the adequacy and extent of compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls, the extent of adherence to safe and sound practices, and the extent of compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
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- Under direction, serves and travels as examiner-in-charge, or works independently under the direction of an examiner-in-charge, to ensure the timely, organized and efficient completion of the examination process including the most complex and problem bank, corporate fiduciary, data processing centers and/or service providers examinations assigned to the Banks, Trust Companies and Savings Institutions Section in the Division of Banking.
- Gathers information, analyzes and evaluates the financial condition of the bank and corporate fiduciary.
- Gathers information, analyzes and evaluates all forms of lending, including real estate, installment, and commercial loans, letters of credit, and direct lease financing.
- Reads the corporate minutes and by-laws of the bank, corporate fiduciary, data processing centers and/or service providers.
- Conducts meetings with licensed institution's management and the board of directors to discuss or explain examination findings.
- Completes examination report pages and supporting work papers to document the examination process and report conclusions regarding the financial condition of the bank, corporate fiduciary, data processing centers and/or service providers and the adequacy and extent of compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls, the extent of adherence to safe and sound practices, and the extent of compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with courses in accounting, corporate finance, banking, and monetary theory.
- Requires three years of professional accounting, banking or auditing experience.
Preferred Qualifications- Prefers five years of Bank Trust Examination Experience with Federal or State Agency.
Conditions of Employment- Requires the ability to pass an agency conducted background check.
- Requires successful completion of FDIC's Risk Management Capstone (formerly Examination Management School); or equivalent. The equivalent can be the Conference of State Bank Supervisors Examiner-in-Charge School. In either instance, the applicant should be able to provide evidence of the certification of the Certified Examiner-in-Charge.
- Requires ability to travel frequently and extensively, both in and out-of-state.
- Requires a valid driver's 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 StatementDFPR 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; 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m.
Headquarter Location: 320 W Washington St, Springfield, Illinois, 62767
Work County: Sangamon
Email: [email protected]Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance
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