Careers

MS Department of Banking and Consumer Finance is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Opportunities

Do you want to make a difference and challenge yourself? If yes, then you have come to the right place. We offer a comprehensive training program with growth and development opportunities to make your time with the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance a career, not just a job.

We offer a competitive employee benefits package including:

Employee Benefits:

  • Day 1 Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Prescription Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Optional Supplemental Insurance (Vision, Dental, etc.)

Paid Leave and Holidays

  • Personal and Sick Leave (New state employees accrue approximately 18 personal days and 12 sick days annually.)
  • 10 Legal Holidays and any other day proclaimed as a holiday by the Governor or President of the United States
  • 15 Days of Paid Military Leave

Retirement

  • Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (PERS)
  • Deferred Compensation

Other Benefits

  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Career Development & Training
  • Promotional Opportunities
  • Wellness Benefits
  • State Employee Discount Program
  • Additional Agency-Specific Benefits

All potential candidates must currently reside in or be willing to relocate to the State of Mississippi. Overnight travel during the week is required for all examiner positions.

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 IT NonBank Examiner - Mid Career

Plays a crucial role in assessing the information technology systems and practices of nonbank financial institutions such as mortgage companies and money service businesses to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. You will analyze the effectiveness of IT controls, evaluate cybersecurity measures, and provide recommendations to enhance the security and resilience of systems of nonbank licensees.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct examinations of nonbank financial institutions' IT systems and practices.
  • Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of IT governance, risk management, and internal controls.
  • Assess cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.
  • Review IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and databases, for compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Analyze data protection measures and ensure adherence to privacy laws and regulations.
  • Prepare detailed reports documenting findings, observations, and recommendations for executive management, Boards of Directors and other regulatory authorities.
  • Collaborate with other examiners and stakeholders to share knowledge and best practices.
  • Stay informed about emerging IT risks, cybersecurity threats, and regulatory developments affecting nonbank financial institutions.

Qualifications:

This position requires the candidate to reside in the Jackson, MS Metro Area

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.
  • Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred.
  • Previous experience in information security, or the regulatory compliance sector preferred.
  • Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks, risk management practices, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FFIEC, NIST Cybersecurity Framework).
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in using IT auditing tools and software applications.

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Learning and Development Coordinator

Manages the design, development, delivery, and facilitation of Agency-wide training and development programs to align with strategic business objectives. Collaborates to analyze and understand training needs and recommends and deploys effective solutions to support business goals. Establishes career pathing, development opportunities, and manages internal/external development program nominations. Stays current on learning and development trends and maintains high-quality standards in design and development for all methods of program delivery. Evaluates the effectiveness of training programs through performance metrics and evaluations

Key Responsibilities:

  •  Manages the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of Agency-wide
    and department/function-specific training programs throughout the
    organization.
  • Consults with department managers to conduct needs assessments
    and develop new or modify existing training programs or other
    interventions to meet the needs of the organization.
  •  Evaluates the effectiveness of training programs and makes
    modifications to improve effectiveness.
  • Develop training materials and evaluation guidelines.
  • Provides general consultation to management to identify/provide strategic
    training solutions to meet business needs.
  • Assists with the development, testing, tracking, and documentation of
    problems and recommends solutions.
  • Leads efforts to support and design developmental programs that
    cultivate, engage, and develop talent at all levels to ultimately
    contribute to a strong talent pipeline.
  • Oversees critical training initiatives.
  • Manages, fosters, and seeks out training vendor/outsourcing/consultant
    opportunities.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of vendor-managed programs and
    renews, expands, modifies, and manages third-party relationships as
    appropriate.
  • Responsible for reporting and tracking of training delivered and for training
    attendance by all employees. Ensures training, and training record-keeping,
    supports the regulatory requirements, and meets the Agency’s
    compliance/audit needs.
  • Benchmarks industry to ensure that best practices in education and training
    are promoted in the Agency.
  • Educates staff in various training methods and practices.
  • May participate as a member of a variety of in-house committees/projects to
    provide insight regarding training impacts.
  • Advises committees of training capabilities and availability.
  • Manages the development of new or revised training programs.
  • Coordinates, processes, and maintains records with established and/or
    potential professional development programs.
  • Participates in the budget process as directed and ensures adherence to
    budget.
  • Serves as liaison for other educational partnerships with universities.
  • Participates in civic activities to promote growth and development of the
    community and a positive image for the agency, including the promotion and
    delivery of financial literacy programs.
  •  Develop policies and procedures ensuring conformance with Agency policies
    and regulatory requirements.
  • Participates in and performs additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • 4-year degree or the equivalent combination of education and work
    experience required.
  • Minimum 3 years of training experience.
  • Presentation skills required.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and modify training programs in support of
    business objectives.
  • Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and ability to work
    independently.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft applications are required.
  • Overseeing training specialist.

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Research/Data Analyst II

Accountable for collecting, compiling, analyzing, and presenting data to management. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and participating in major statistical surveys, research studies, and reporting programs. Develop forms, questionnaires, and other sampling techniques for data collection; interpret the results of studies and surveys; and make recommendations based on the evaluation of these results. Able to work independently or as a member of a team and/or project.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as Project Coordinator for our agency's integrated software system, FIRST.

Act as liaison between all division subject matter experts and the development team to ensure timelines and milestones are on schedule for fixes.

Report and monitor issues to the FIRST development team and coordinate resolution.

  • Serve as Project Coordinator for developing a new automated travel reimbursement process that will streamline the manual travel reimbursement process. This would be an additional module in FIRST.
  • Serve as Project Coordinator for developing a human resources module in the FIRST that would share information between divisions and HR.
  • Review workflow in various software systems for compliance and internal controls.
  • Assist with preparing reports, graphs, and other data for publications and executive management.
  • Assist with preparing financial and analytical trends on various agency information.
  • Assist with documenting policies and procedures of new processes that are implemented.

Qualifications:

  • 4-year degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
  • Minimum 3 years of training experience.
  • Presentation skills required.
  • Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft applications are required.

Please submit all applications here

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