DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - 43004316

Date: May 1, 2024

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

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Requisition No: 828184

Agency: Office of Financial Regulation

Working Title: DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - 43004316

Pay Plan: SMS

Position Number: 43004316

Salary: $130,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2024

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OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION

BUREAU: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

REQUIREMENTS:

• Five (5) or more years of professional work experience in the area of financial examination, auditing, compliance, and/or regulatory oversight within the financial services industry.A postsecondary degree from an accredited college/university with a major course of study in economics, finance, business or accounting may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis.

  AND

• Three (3) or more years of professional work experience directly supervising, organizing, directing, and evaluating subordinate employees.

  PREFERENCES:

• Three (3) or more years of professional experience working in risk assessment, compliance, or business operations within the financial services industry.

• Extensive leadership and/or supervisory experience in the financial services industry.

• Detailed working knowledge of laws and rules governing financial institutions.

• Experience with administrative regulatory compliance.

  The anticipated annual salary for this position is $130,000.00.

  Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

  Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

  All applicants seeking employment with the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) are subject to mandatory background checks conducted through the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Bureau of Human Resource Management in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. and reviews by OFR. Applicants may be disqualified for employment with OFR based on the information that may be obtained through research and/or OFR’s review process.

  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of managerial techniques.

• Knowledge of financial service industry rules and regulations.

• Ability to understand and apply complex concepts contained in laws and rules.

• Ability to lead, supervise and motivate staff into an effective team.

• Ability to work under pressure and be results oriented.

• Ability to manage assignments and meet deadlines.

• Ability to convey a positive impression in written and oral communication with excellent vocabulary and grammatical skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft software.

  OTHERKSAs(Incumbent may learn on job):

• Ability to effectively utilize agency hardware and software programs including proficient utilization of the OFR REAL (Regulatory and Enforcement Licensing) system.

  This position must comply with regulations regarding Criminal Justice Information (CJI).

  BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

  Supervises direct reports including motivating, training, providing guidance and direction. Develops expectations and meets with staff regularly to discuss performance, completes performance reviews and disciplinary action if needed. Monitors leave and attendance, maintains work schedules to ensure proper coverage and completes timesheets. Ensures all staff complete the required training and are offered additional training.

  The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) provides regulatory oversight for Florida’s financial services industry. The OFR reports to the Financial Services Commission made up of the Governor and the members of the Florida Cabinet. The OFR’s mission is to protect Florida’s financial services consumers, promote a safe and sound financial marketplace, and contribute to the growth of Florida’s economy through fair, innovative, and excellent regulation of the financial services industry.

  The Division of Financial Institutions (the “Division”) is primarily responsible for ensuring that each state-chartered institution meets state and federal requirements for safety and soundness. The Division consists of the Bureau of Bank Regulation and Bureau of Credit Union Regulation. The Director provides oversight of all Division functions.

  The Director is responsible for proactively seeking ways to further the OFRs mission. The Director is responsible for anticipating and planning for future regulatory needs.

  The Director is responsible for managing the budget, personnel, and core regulatory functions of the Division. The Director is responsible for monitoring the quantity and quality of work, setting, and achieving goals in those areas. The Director is also responsible for recommending needed regulatory changes and the implementation of these.

  The Director supervises direct reports. The incumbent of this position is responsible for the personnel management activities for those staff reporting directly to this position and for all employees in the incumbent’s chain of command. The Director is responsible for recruitment and retention of qualified staff and staff development.

  The Director serves as a representative of OFR at public meetings, before the Legislature, and serves as the agency liaison with other state and federal regulatory agencies and commissions.

  Other duties assigned.

  If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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