| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Salary | $112,985.60 — $184,724.80 |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Location | Region 2 (Cedar Rapids—Northeast Iowa) |
| Opening Date | 10/2/2025 |
| Closing Date | 10/22/2025 |
Job Description
The Iowa Division of Banking is seeking candidates for a Financial Services Examiner Senior (Senior Bank Examiner) in the IDOB’s Region 2. The successful candidates must live within the Region to which they are assigned or (with the permission of the Regional Manager) in a bordering Iowa county.
These positions are open only to current employees of the Iowa Division of Banking OR individuals with five years’ full-time work experience conducting bank examinations for a bank regulator.
The IDOB strives to be an employer of choice by supporting work-life balance and providing the training and development necessary to maintain high standards. We employ a collaborative management style and seek open communication with staff and between the IDOB and the entities we regulate. In addition, the Division is committed to utilizing technology to promote examination efficiencies and facilitate hybrid examinations. Applicants need to demonstrate strong leadership and be team oriented with strong analytical and communication skills.
To be considered for a Senior Bank Examiner position, an individual must first be a solid bank examiner. In addition, we want a Senior Examiner to be able to work closely with the Regional Manager in the overall administration and direction of the Region. This will include providing assistance on the schedule, ensuring report quality, serving as a resource and mentor to others, evaluating employees and determining associated training needs. The successful candidate should also provide leadership in ensuring positive team collaboration and exhibit an eagerness to take on additional responsibility.
We believe individuals who demonstrate the following list of key competencies will be best suited to fulfil the expectations for a Senior Examiner position.
Key Competencies
- High quality work product
- Exhibit leadership on the team
- Assist with training
- Help address team issues in RM absence
- Resource for others
- Challenging assignments
- Assist RM with schedule, ensuring report quality, evaluating employees
- Eagerness to take on additional responsibility
Additional requirements for the position and additional duties and responsibilities are outlined in the DAS description for Financial Services Examiner Senior, which can be found at: Job Class Description - 00408
Region 2 includes the following counties: Worth, Mitchell, Howard, Winneshiek, Allamakee, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Chickasaw, Fayette, Clayton, Franklin, Butler, Bremer, Hardin, Grundy, Black Hawk, Buchanan, Delaware, Tama, Benton, and Linn.
(See map for a visual depiction of the regions.)
Salary commensurate with experience within State of Iowa pay grade 44(-03) (which is currently $112,985.60 – 184,724.80). The State of Iowa offers a competitive benefits package. Information regarding State of Iowa benefits may be found at https://das.iowa.gov/media/3766/download?inline.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please send a cover letter, rèsumè, completed application form, and transcript to IDOBJobs@iowa.gov by 4:30 p.m. October 22, 2025. Please include the phrase “Senior Bank Examiner Position” in the email subject line. The IDOB’s employment application may be obtained here: Employment | Iowa Division of Banking (click on “Application for Employment”). Do not submit your application through the State’s online application system.