Director of Examinations (Financial/Credit Examiner V): DORA/Division of Banking - Hybrid

This work unit exists to serve and protect the public interest by promoting a safe and sound financial institutions industry. This work unit oversees all commercial banks and trust companies safety and soundness commercial bank trust department examinations and information technology (IT) examinations of financial institutions regulated by the Division of Banking (Division) manages and supervises financial credit examiners in performance of safety and soundness examinations and oversees the regulatory compliance of commercial banks trust companies trust departments and IT. Conducts the final quality review of reports of examinations and ensures scheduling examinations of commercial banks trust companies trust departments and IT in accordance with Banking Board Policy.

Position: SCA 2082

Accountable to the Deputy Commissioner as the Director of the Divisions Commercial Bank Trust and IT Examination Unit (Unit) the incumbent is responsible for the daily operations of the Units activities. Position collaborates with the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner to set the direction vision and goals of the Unit in alignment with the Divisions and Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) strategic plans. Manages and supervises a team of professionals ensuring they are well-trained. Sets staff goals conducts performance reviews and oversees hiring practices. Ensures the Divisions regulatory program adheres to internal policies procedures statutes and rules. Responds to technical questions from various stakeholders including institution representatives attorneys consultants and the public. Interprets applicable statutes and rules to provide accurate information. Sets policies and plans activities in collaboration with the Deputy Commissioner and the Commissioner.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring the Division provides high-quality examinations to supervised institutions including accurate ratings appropriate enforcement actions and consistent interpretation of statutes and regulations;

• Maintaining quality standards ensuring the accuracy of ratings and determining the appropriateness of enforcement actions;

• Communicating with federal regulatory agencies to ensure cooperation and consistent regulation;

• Implementing and maintaining supervisory monitoring programs for regulated institutions;

• Setting staff goals to meet Division objectives and monitoring employees under the positions supervision by planning each employees performance objectives and activities;

• Drafting enforcement actions for approval by the Commissioner and/or Banking Board;

• Collaborating with the Deputy Commissioner and working with the Commissioner (other federal regulators if necessary) and/or legal counsel to prepare final documents orders agreements etc. to be submitted to the institutions or individuals subject to the enforcement action.

There are two ways to qualify for this position: 1) Experience OR 2) A Combination of Education and Experience

Option 1: Experience

• Ten (10) years of full-time professional* work experience with a state or federal financial institution regulatory agency.

• Of the ten (10) years four (4) years must include formal** supervisory experience and/or work leader over professional level staff including reviewing and evaluating work produced by subordinates to provide feedback and coaching when appropriate including delegating and effectively prioritizing tasks; documenting processes and operations; managing resources; monitoring and driving progress; reporting outcomes; and ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met.

Option 2: A Combination of Education AND Experience

• Associates Degree and Experience:Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associates degree in accounting business economics finance mathematics statistics or a field of study related to the work assignment; AND

• Eight (8) years of full-time professional* work experience with a state or federal financial institution regulatory agency.

• Of the eight (8) years four (4) years must include formal** supervisory experience and/or work leader over professional level staff including reviewing and evaluating work produced by subordinates to provide feedback and coaching when appropriate including delegating and effectively prioritizing tasks; documenting processes and operations; managing resources; monitoring and driving progress; reporting outcomes; and ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met.

OR

• Bachelors Degree and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in accounting business economics finance mathematics statistics or a field of study related to the work assignment; AND

• Six (6) years of full-time professional* work experience with a state or federal financial institution regulatory agency.

• Of the six (6) years four (4) years must include formal** supervisory experience and/or work leader over professional level staff including reviewing and evaluating work produced by subordinates to provide feedback and coaching when appropriate including delegating and effectively prioritizing tasks; documenting processes and operations; managing resources; monitoring and driving progress; reporting outcomes; and ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met.

Document this experience in your applicationIN DETAIL as your experience will not be inferred or assumed. Part-time experience will be prorated.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

• Partial credit toward the degree requirement will be given for completed college/university coursework that did not result in a degree.A masters or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study related to the work assignment will substitute for the bachelors degree requirement.

*Professional work involves exercising discretion analytical skill judgment and personal accountability and responsibility for creating developing integrating applying and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is: uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelors or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore extend and use additional discoveries interpretations and application and to improve data materials equipment applications and methods.

**Formal supervisory experience requires accountability for the quality and quantity of work of employees of the organization; responsibility for making decisions that affect the pay status and/or tenure of subordinates; and authority in the hiring performance planning and evaluation and progressive discipline processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE);

• Demonstrated professional* knowledge of Colorado Revised Statutes and Rules applicable to commercial banks and trust companies with experience applying state banking law in supervision examinations or enforcement;

• Advanced regulatory knowledge including familiarity with FDIC Federal Reserve OCC or CSBS standards and prior experience with interagency examinations;

• Leadership in supervision demonstrated ability to manage and mentor examination staff or oversee multi-disciplinary teams;

• Demonstrated complex examination experience such as leading examinations of large complex or problem institutions;

• Demonstrated policy & risk expertise with an emphasis on risk management governance capital markets BSA/AML IT/cybersecurity or trust/fiduciary activities;

• Analytical & Technical Skills including data analysis financial modeling and/or using regulatory technology tools.

Required Competencies:The following knowledge skills abilities and personal characteristics are required competencies and may be considered during the selection process (including examination and/or interview):

• Demonstrated written communication skills including the ability to convey information to various stakeholders in a clear accurate and concise written manner;

• Demonstrated verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively convey information to audiences in a concise manner;

• Demonstrated attention to detail;

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to tactfully work with diverse stakeholders;

• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills including having the ability to evaluate information in order to apply knowledge and to decide on the most appropriate course of action;

• Demonstrated prioritization skills including planning organizing tasks and managing work assignments;

• Leadership and mentoring skills including the ability to manage the workload of a work unit;

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills including the ability to recommend solutions;

• Demonstrated time management skills including the ability to multi-task to effectively manage competing and constantly changing priorities in order to meet tight deadlines;

• Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by workplace principles practices andbehaviors as internally identified and defined by the division and department;

• Demonstrated ability to read understand interpret apply and explain laws rulespolicies and procedures;

• Sound judgment and the confidence to make decisions on a routine basis;

• Ability to travel independently including work in-office as required by business needs and scheduled by the supervisor;

• Integrity and high ethical standards;

• Accountability reliability including attendance;

• Ability to maintain confidential controversial or sensitive information;

• Self-starter including the ability to work independently learn new processes utilizeown knowledge and that of supervisor and complete work with minimal supervision;

• Demonstrated professional demeanor;

• Knowledge and understanding in the use of PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Access Word Excel etc.) and Google Suite (Docs Sheets Slides etc).

Conditions of Employment:Candidates who fail to meet the conditions of employment will be removed from consideration.

• The successful passing of a reference check and/or if required a background check.

  • A reference check may include but is not limited to: contacting previous and current supervisors to verify employment and discuss performance a review of the personnel file a review of the performance record a review of job-related public informationetc.

  • The type of background check depends on the job duties of the position and can include a review of any criminal record credit report and/or driving record.

• Ability to travel independently including work in-office as required by business need and scheduled by the supervisor.

• This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time including staying over weekends when required; and the ability to transport equipment including but not limited to laptop computers printers manuals and supplies.

Veterans Preference: Candidates who wish to assert Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 to their application. Failure to do so will result in being denied Veterans Preference.

PLEASE NOTE:Former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through competitive examination of merit and fitness. Failure to include the required information failure to follow instructions and/or failure to submit materials by the application deadline may result in your application not being considered for the position and may affect your score or inclusion in the final pool of qualified candidates.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.

While a salary range is posted for this position an eventual salary offer is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to education and experience compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work.

Appeal Rights:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email US Mail faxed or hand-delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the departments action.

For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules.