Digital Assets Examiner Specialist
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Banking and Finance - Agency 19

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$40.866

Job Posting:
JR2024-00010350 Digital Assets Examiner Specialist (Open)

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Job Description:
Do you have a passion for learning? Are you exceptional at communicating? Are you interested in technology and what is currently happening around the world? If you answered with an exciting "YES!" than the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance (NDBF) may be the team for you!

NDBF is seeking the next great addition to our Digital Assets team. NDBF provides an opportunity for you to make a positive difference through the development of the newly enacted Financial Innovation Act. Visit our website at Nebraska Financial Innovation Act | Nebraska Banking and Finance to learn more.

This position is the first to blend traditional measures of financial risk with analytics and blockchain technology specializations into one role. This public service position is within the Financial Institutions Division of the Department of Banking and Finance and would work closely with a team of safety and soundness examiners, Review Examiner, as well as the Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO), with projects related to new Nebraska Innovative Charters (NIC). In this role, you will be called upon to review and analyze applications, examine regulated financial institutions, and interrogate data from traditional and non-traditional channels to determine financial and performance trends relevant to the sound regulation of Nebraska's various financial industries. You will also be engaged in other tasks as assigned in order to uphold the NDBF Vision: To make Nebraska the most trusted financial home for people and business.

Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Job Duties:Duties will include, but not be limited to, some or all of the following: Conduct complex reviews and analyze submissions from the NICs, which includes, but is not limited to, applications, financial reports, protocols, and networks. Internally working with the Review Examiner and CITO to develop analysis plans and assignments addressing sound regulatory posture, data flows and reporting requirements. Conduct examinations of digital asset depository institutions and departments. Develop examination plans, work programs, and documentation standards. Analyze policies and procedures for compliance with state and federal regulations. Effectively communicate examination purpose, scope, findings, and plans for corrective action as necessary. Analyze data, activities, and transaction history from various sources to ensure underlying business practices comply with appropriate regulations Perform reviews of third-party vendors to provide written analysis relative to the alignment of digital minting, mining, and burning of digital assets; operation of tokens; ledger (chain) integrity; and compliance with federal guidance. Effectively communicate through written analysis as well as potential speaking engagements to small and large groups regarding material such as summations of findings, NDBF regulatory postures, financial industry trends, and emerging risks. This position potentially requires travel up to 40 percent of the time with the possibility of overnight stays. Additionally, training assignments may require upwards of 20 days per year of traveling. This position may be required to examine other types of chartered/licensed activity within NDBF's regulatory authority which may require additional internal and external training.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must meet the following qualifications in order to be eligible for selection. The candidate must possess a bachelor's degree related to Business, Finance, Economics, and/or Computer Science.

Additionally, the candidate must have experience in one of the following areas to be considered. For the Specialist level, at least three years of experience; and to be considered for an under-filled position, at least one year of experience. A Master's Degree, J.D. or Ph.D. in one of the related fields, may substitute for one year of specialized experience.

• Safety and Soundness Examinations, Auditing, financial analysis, or data reporting of qualitative and quantitate metrics in a fluid environment.
• Evaluating entity governance and oversight, including the adequacy of a board of directors and/or management team regarding their sound operational abilities and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluating risk within entities, including third-party vendors and products.
• Analyzing records representing parties authorized to access funds (crypto wallet or chain experience or similar regarding know your customer) for compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
• Analyzing custodial accounts for compliance with depository audit standards relative to safe keeping.

Other: This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver's license or another form of reliable transportation.Regular and reliable attendance is required.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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