Financial Institution Specialist
1431 Opus Place, Suite 300, Downers Grove, Il 60515
I took part in a four year developmental tract consisting of classroom, self-directed, and on-the-job learning. In my first year I gained exposure to several areas of the Corporation, including risk management, consumer protection, insurance/research, bank receivership, and internal review. I worked alongside commissioned examiners to evaluate the safety and soundness of financial institutions in Chicagoland. This involves review of CAMELS components, assessment of risk levels and trends, communication with bank management and other regulatory authorities, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. My primary responsibility after my rotational year were to assist on the operational side of the review, conducting holistic analysis that culminates into a written report of examination that illustrates the condition of the financial institution. I served on a variety of examinations with varying assignments, most notably as an Operations Manager on several occasions.I was promoted to a CG-9 (effective 07/04/2020). I transitioned into a loan review role, learning the frameworks of sound lending. I developed abilities to analyze more complex credits, including leveraged lending, commercial real estate, and construction. These skills culminated into assignments serving as an Asset Manager, where I oversaw the loan review and conduct additional analysis in consideration of asset quality. All of this training led to three practice examiner-in-charge jobs. These roles see a bank examination from start to finish, guiding the work that culminates into a Report of Examination. Finally, I sat for and passed a technical evaluation, which tested my abilities in the various CAMELS components, laws and regulations, and conducting a bank examination. Division of Risk Management Supervision | CEP Class 65
