Financial Institutions Examiners (CalCareers Exam/Assessment) at California Department of Finan[...]

Financial Institutions Examiners (CalCareers Exam/Assessment) California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) is recruiting for Financial Institutions Examiners (FIEs). The DFPI has office locations in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Francisco. Help us protect California consumers by performing important financial analyses of financial institutions, business firms, and services!

A career as an FIE requires working out in the field at a variety of financial service institutions away from headquarters office. Overnight travel may be required approximately 25% to 75% of the time.

Qualifications Fresh graduates with a four-year bachelor’s degree in either Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related business/management specialization.

Individuals who have completed a minimum of 16 semester units of professional accounting courses and 3 semester units of business law.

Salary Starting at $69,264 annually

How to Start Your Assessment and Application Step 1: The State of California’s hiring process requires applicants first take an exam/assessment to be eligible to apply for vacant positions. If you meet the FIE qualifications (education) listed above, take the first step, and apply for the FIE exam/assessment online at

Step 2: Once you pass the online exam/assessment, you will be eligible to apply for vacant FIE positions posted on the CalCareers website at or on the DFPI’s website at

About The DFPI The DFPI is California’s financial regulator, working to protect consumers by examining and licensing financial activities and taking action against unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices. We oversee state-chartered banks, credit unions, student loan servicers, and more. The DFPI offers benefit packages, competitive salary, a robust training program and opportunities for advancement.

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