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IT/Cybersecurity/FinTech Examiner - Hybrid Position

Division of Banks, Boston, Lakeville, Woburn, or Springfield, MA

This role will be conducting IT and Cybersecurity examinations of Massachusetts state-chartered banks and credit unions as well as non-depository licensees.

Responsibilities

  • Examine the IT records, practices, and policies of Massachusetts-chartered banks and credit unions and non-depository licensees to ensure appropriate standards are met
  • Assess technology risk at financial institutions by analyzing the information security program and Risk Management practices to ensure practices mitigate industry risk
  • Participate in team examinations
  • Gain knowledge of the examination areas
  • Attend state and federal regulatory training programs
  • Assist in the analysis of regulated entities (state-chartered banks and credit unions, non-depository licensees) by analyzing information technology documents and reports; reviewing policies and procedures; review information collected to ensure compliance with various cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Ensure proper safeguards and internal controls are met, and assess compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Assist in the preparation of sections of the Examination Report and detailed work papers in an accurate and timely manner. Confer with other state and federal agencies and audit/consulting firms as part of the examination process.
  • Communicate examination findings with internal and external leadership/stakeholders, both orally and written. Present findings in meetings with senior leadership at regulated institutions to share examination findings. Prepare agendas and other meeting materials.
  • As requested, research Fintech activities such as cryptocurrency and other evolving technologies (e.g. Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, etc.).
  • Participate in formal and on-the-job training. 

Requirements/Skills Needed

Preferred Qualifications:

We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role, even if you don’t meet 100% of the job requirements.

  • Experience in information technology, cybersecurity, auditing, or consulting across any of the critical infrastructures.
  • Experience in the financial services industries including banking, mortgage, consumer finance, debt collection, loan servicing, or money services businesses.
  • Willing and able to travel throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and travel out-of-state with some overnight stay (dependable way to travel to multiple sites around Massachusetts is required; driver’s license and access to a vehicle are recommended).

Qualifications

  • Applicants must have (A) at least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting, auditing, or bank examining work, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
  • Incumbents are required to travel throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and travel out-of-state with some overnight stay.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelors or higher degree with a major in accounting, business administration, business management, banking, finance, economics, or related field may be substituted for the required experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

How to Apply

Apply online here