Financial Examiners

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.

$90,400

Median Annual Pay

Jobs growth:

+19% projected 2024–2034

Bachelor's degree

Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Financial examiners review banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, and other financial institutions to ensure they operate within legal boundaries and follow sound business practices. They spend their days analyzing financial records, examining loan portfolios, and evaluating risk management systems to verify that institutions comply with federal and state regulations. Much of their work involves detailed document review, checking transaction records, and running computer-based analyses to identify potential problems or violations.

Programs That Prepare You

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