Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+
Bank examiners, also known as financial examiners, investigate financial institutions to ensure their safety and soundness and to enforce federal and state laws. They arrange audits, review policies and procedures, study documents, and interview managers and employees. They prepare detailed reports that can be used to strengthen banks.
A bank examiner's fundamental duty is to make sure people do not lose the money they have entrusted to banks. Bank examiners protect account holders. They also protect the federal and state governments that are responsible for insuring financial institutions. There are approximately 30,680 financial examiners employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
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Commissioned Examiner

Bank Examiner

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