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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Financial Legal Examiner 3-4

Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$7,443/mo - $11,045/mo

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an experienced attorney to join their Division of Banks as a Financial Legal Examiner, focusing on consumer compliance supervision within regulated entities. The role includes leading compliance programs, conducting investigations, and collaborating with federal agencies to ensure adherence to banking laws and consumer protection regulations.

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Division’s consumer compliance program, including providing both formal and informal guidance in the areas of state and federal laws and regulations as well as participating in the development of policy statements and guidance

Serve as the Division’s representative on joint compliance examinations and investigations with federal banking agencies including independently establishing the scope of work for examinations and directing investigations of potential consumer harm

Conduct investigations of sensitive examination-related issues that involve apparent violations of state or federal law and recommend appropriate action

Collaborate with Division management and other DFI employees to draft and review legislative proposals and rulemaking

Represent the Division in public forums, on committees, and at training sessions. Give presentations as a part of the Division’s education and outreach and continuing legal education efforts

Evaluate bank risk management policies, practices, and procedures and make recommendations for enhancements, when appropriate

Interpret and determine regulated entities’ compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations

Prepare and organize detailed work papers to support the examination findings as conveyed to management

Assist Division analysts with complex consumer compliance-related complaints against chartered entities, including investigation of allegations and writing/reviewing complaint closure letters to customers

Qualification

Consumer finance lawConsumer protection lawRegulatory complianceResearchAnalysisLeadership qualitiesCommunicationMicrosoft Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsTeamwork skillsCritical thinkingWork ethic

Required

Graduation from an accredited law school

Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association

Preferred

Two years of professional experience in one of, or a combination of, the following: Consumer finance law or consumer protection law

Assistant attorney general or other governmental attorney or attorney in private practice

Corporate law, bankruptcy law, business formation law, etc

Accounting or auditing

Analyzing or examining regulated entities

Working in a regulated entity in the areas of lending, operations, analysis of loan or securities portfolios, auditing, reinsurance investments, information system reviews or any combination of these

Passion for consumer protection in the financial services industry

Knowledge of the RCW 30A, 30B, and 32 series

A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics or related field

Strong leadership qualities, work ethic and professional behavior

Excellent interpersonal skills to include the ability to work closely with peers, division management, financial institution representatives, and federal examiners

Effective teamwork skills, including strong communication, cooperation, flexibility, respectfulness, active listening, and problem solving

Initiative, innovative research and analysis skills, and critical thinking skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Advanced level computer skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Office Products

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement and deferred compensation, and generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Healthy work-life balance, wellness benefits, and ability to often work remotely.

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion where every person is recognized and valued.

Professional development and continuing education opportunities, including DFI’s in-house CLE program and other training that ensures employees are successful.

Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per calendar year toward pursuit of advanced degrees or certifications.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Insurance Benefits

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Social Security

Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Military Leave

Bereavement Leave

Additional Leave