Examiner-In-Charge
Serve as Examiner-In-Charge and participate in high-level supervisory activities, projects, or committees that are typical of the highest complexity, priority, and sensitivity with an emphasis on reviewing use of digital assets and blockchain technology, which may be problematic in nature by conducting examinations of Wyoming financial institutions to ensure that they are abiding by applicable State and Federal laws and regulations governing banking activities and digital assets to maintain the integrity and stability of the State banking system by ensuring the safety and soundness of all State-chartered financial institutions.
The State of Wyoming's total compensation package is excellent and includes :
- Paid annual and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Retirement with employer contributions
- Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions
- Health insurance with an employer contribution toward premiums
- Insurance options for health, dental, life, vision, ambulance, short-term and long-term disability
- Longevity pay
- Flexible Work Schedules to include hybrid office-telework opportunities
Human Resource Contact : Candice Dillmon 307-777-5312 candice.dillmon@wyo.gov
Essential functions include :
Assess the capabilities of the Board of Directors and executive management to identify, measure, monitor, and control the risks of an institution's activities and to ensure a financial institution's safe, sound, and efficient operation.Assess and assign ratings of Capital, Asset Quality, Management, Earnings, Liquidity, and Sensitivity to Market Risk for banks and Management; Operations, Internal Controls, Audits; Earnings; Compliance; and Asset Management for trust companies.Conduct meetings with management and the Board of Directors and draft a Report of Examination.Assess compliance with Wyoming digital asset laws and regulations for custody of digital assets and issuance of stable tokens.Review the use of blockchain technology by banks, trust companies, and special-purpose depository institutions to ensure new products and technology are used in a safe and sound manner. This includes, but is not limited to, custody of digital assets, creation and use of smart contracts, issuance and monitoring of stable tokens, digital asset lending programs, and any other new technology.Ensure that financial institutions are in full compliance with all State and Federal financial and fiduciary laws, regulations, and interagency guidelines.Coordinate with or assist examiners and representatives of the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB), FDIC, Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), and other States' regulatory agencies.Provide training to new examiners on the use of blockchain technology and digital assets by regulated institutions.Perform analysis of complex audited financial institution and holding company financial statements by verifying compliance with GAAP accounting requirements, Financial AccountingServe as Case Manager for a portfolio of larger, more complex state-chartered banks and trust companies. Perform ongoing, off-site review of risks to the banks and trust companies and draft quarterly Off-site Monitoring Report for Banking Commissioner's review.Monitor compliance with both informal and formal Regulatory Action and report status to the Banking Commissioner and FRB or FDIC.Preferences may be given to those with a bachelor's degree in banking studies or finance and who have professional work experience in banking, financial analysis, or accounting, and is knowledgeable in the use of blockchain technology and digital assets.
Knowledge includes :
Knowledge of blockchain technology, digital assets, smart contracts, stable token regulation, and Bank Secrecy Act requirements for digital assets.Knowledge of all Wyoming banking laws and regulations; FDIC and FRB laws and regulations; GAAP accounting, Financial Accounting Standards (FAS), and federal regulatory reporting requirements, with an emphasis on digital asset regulation.Ability to analyze financial institutions' financial statements, internal and external audit reports, information technology security procedures, credit underwriting and administration procedures, financial institution operations, internal control procedures, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity plans; and compliance with various laws and regulations.Effectively communicate examination findings and ratings to the financial institution's senior management and board of directors, both verbally and in writing; Interpret various state and federal financial institution laws and regulations; coordinate and manage a team of examiners from the WY Division of Banking, as well as FDIC, FRB, and other states' examiners; manage multiple tasks concurrently.Minimum qualifications include :
Education : Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)Experience : 1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Auditor OREducation & Experience Substitution : 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior AuditorCertificates, Licenses, Registrations : NonePhysical working conditions include :
Must be able to travel to examinations and formal training for extended periods of time.Ability to lift and carry workbags, luggage, etc.Notes :
FLSA : ExemptThis position requires the completion of a criminal background check.