DOB - Financial Examiner III: Asst. IT Security Examiner

DOB - Financial Examiner III: Asst. IT Security Examiner(00052436)

Organization

:TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF BANKING

Primary Location

:Texas-Houston

Work Locations

:Houston Regional Office8588 Katy Freeway, Suite 345Houston77024

Other Locations

:Texas-Austin, Texas-San Antonio, Texas-Dallas, Texas-Lubbock

Job

:Business and Financial Operations

Employee Status

:Regular

Schedule

:Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week:40.00

Travel

:Yes, 50 % of the TimeState Job Code:451USalary Admin Plan:N/AGrade:00

Salary (Pay Basis)

:7,131.00-7,131.00(Monthly)

Number of Openings

:2

Overtime Status

:Non-exempt

Job Posting

:Sep 2, 2025, 9:43:01 AM

Closing Date

:May 31, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Description

Working Title:

Financial Examiner III: Assistant IT Examiner

Classification:

Financial Examiner III

Class No. / Sal Grp:

U1104; EE00

Monthly Salary:

$7,131.00 – Salary is a set rate and cannot be negotiated.

Location:

Austin, Dallas, Houston, Lubbock,
or San Antonio

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Overnight Travel:

Extensive Travel – At least 50%

Mission:
The mission of the Texas Department of Banking is to ensure Texas has a safe, sound, and competitive financial services system.

General Description:
The Assistant IT Examiner position is heavily involved in learning IT examination work procedures predominantly through on-the-job training under direct supervision. Participate in the examination of IT operations (including in-house computer systems, serviced institutions, and small independent data centers) in financial institutions under the supervision of a commissioned examiner.

Job Duties:
• Audit, examine, and analyze assigned areas of smaller, non-problem, non-complex information system operations in financial institutions for compliance with appropriate Information Systems related laws, regulations, and industry practices. The level of supervision is dependent upon the experience of the selected candidate.
• May also act as the examiner-in-charge at smaller and medium size, non-problem IT operations under minimal supervision.
• Prepare written comments and conclusions of all component rating areas.
• Complete assigned tasks in a thorough and timely manner with clearly documented work programs.
• Attend all assigned schools and training seminars.
• Effectively review the examination report for proper formatting before submission to the Director of IT Security Examinations.
• Communicate examination findings to IT and bank management as well as Boards of Directors, with supervision.
• Assist in the supervision, training and evaluation of subordinate personnel.
• Perform the ongoing off-site monitoring of the IT operations of a portfolio of entities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
Experience and Education:
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, computer science/information technology or other technology related degree.
• Must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• A graduate degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, computer science or job-related field may substitute for an undergraduate degree that is not business or technology related.
• Must have a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification.
• At least two years’ experience in regulation, audit, examination, and/or analysis of financial institutions.
• i.e Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve Bank, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

Copy of official college transcripts must be submitted with The State of Texas Application for Employment.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Successful completion of basic and/or intermediate accounting coursework.
• Experience includes conducting safety and soundness or information technology examinations at a financial institution or data center, serving as an auditor on technology audits of security controls or policies of financial institutions or data centers, or administering information security programs or other key data center functions at a financial institution.
• Experience in financial institution and/or bank operations, such as check processing, network support, or computers operations.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English with the ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

Special Requirements:
• Position requires extensive (at least 50%) overnight travel.
• The selected person may be required to work independently for many examinations that require only one specialist.
• Must possess or obtain within 90 days a valid Texas driver’s license. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving any vehicle to conduct agency business. Final applicants must certify that personally owned vehicles used for agency business have Texas minimum liability coverage and a valid state inspection.
• This position requires that the incumbent demonstrate strong personal financial responsibility and integrity.
• Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to complete a work style profile.
• Final applicants may be subject to an employment credit check, driving record check, and criminal background check.
• State law prohibits any employee of the Department from being or becoming “directly or indirectly indebted to or financially interested in an entity supervised or regulated by the Banking Commissioner.” See Texas Finance Code, Section 12.107.
• For any previous regulatory or industry experience, the applicant selected may be required to provide a training profile reflecting courses attended with previous employers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Possess and demonstrates clear and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses working knowledge in the use of personal computers, especially word processing and spreadsheet programs, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, team members, regulated entity employees and the public.
• Ability to be self-motivated and exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the incumbent to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive computer, copiers, printers, telephone, and client/customer contact. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Marginal or corrected visual, speech and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers.

This position requires:
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephones.
• Frequent sitting.
• Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
• Overnight Travel: at least 50% with overnight stays.

How to Apply:
To submit your application for employment, select Apply Online. Create and/or Login to your on- line applicant profile and electronically submit your State of Texas Application for Employment.

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Transcripts:
If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be uploaded in CAPPS for your application to be considered complete. Foreign education credentials must be evaluated by a NACES or AICE member credential evaluation service. Please contact immediately if you are having difficulty uploading transcripts to your application.

Applications Submitted through Work in Texas:
Applicants may submit applications through Work in Texas (WIT), however applicants must complete the supplemental questions in CAPPS Recruit to be considered for the position. In order to complete the supplemental questions, please register and/or login to CAPPS Recruit and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In (Link: ) .

SAO Military Crosswalk:

Remarks: State law prohibits any employee of the Department from being or becoming “directly or indirectly indebted to, or financially interested in an entity supervised or regulated by the Banking Commissioner.” See Texas Finance Code, Section 12.107. Those selected for an interview will be contacted by telephone. Final male applicants between the ages of 18 to 26 will be required to furnish proof of registration or exemption from registration with the selective service system.

E-Verify: This organization participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The Texas Department of Banking is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. A disabled individual requiring reasonable accommodation shall not be denied opportunity due to the disability. The applicant should contact Human Resources if reasonable accommodation is required during the application process at (512) 475-1345.