OCC: A Career Worth Examining

Assistant National Examiners

With over 150 years of experience as a preeminent prudential supervisor, the OCC strives to hire ambitious candidates and prepare them to become experts in .

Starting as an Assistant National Bank Examiner, you’ll become an authority in the field through examination assignments and agency- sponsored training, all while earning a competitive salary and taking pride in working with one of the best agencies in the Federal Government.

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency www.occ.gov 400 7th Street SW (202) 649-6800 Washington, D.C. 20219 Excellent Salaries, Extensive Training, Rewarding Work

Through first-hand experience and guidance from managers, co-workers, and senior examiners, you’ll quickly learn the concepts and practices behind bank supervision. During your first 6 - 8 months, you’ll work alongside a talented team of OCC employees performing bank examinations, traveling to , and gaining valuable experience learning about bank supervision. › Assist with national bank and federal thrift examinations by gathering, organizing, and analyzing bank data › Prepare written reports, including conclusions and recommendations for bank executives and senior OCC bank examiners › Report your findings, conclusions, and recommendations to bank executives and senior examiners › Collaborate with other OCC professionals and experts in the fields of , supervision policy, and banking law › Travel to banks assigned to your local field office (15 to 95 percent of your time) On-the-job training and development continue throughout your career at the OCC, preparing you to advance in your position. How to Qualify

Successful applicants for Assistant National Bank Examiner positions can use their education, work experience, OR a combination of the two to qualify. Education Work Experience A bachelor’s degree with major study in: At least three years of qualifying work experience leading to thorough understanding of and experience in: › › Banking › Debits and credits › Business Administration › Balance sheets and operating statements › Commercial or banking law › The internal operations of a financial institution › Economics › Reviewing, analyzing, and recommending or approving loan applications or investments › › Performing accounting or auditing work › Marketing › Reviewing and evaluating the actions involving the › Other closely related fields properties or monies of others held in trust by a Combination of Experience and Education financial institution › Equivalent combinations of education and experience › A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate obtained through written examination in a state, territory, or the District of Columbia How to Apply

Knowledge and Skills Assessments The OCC recruits Assistant National Bank Examiners in the Fall and Spring during set In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, dates in September and January. applicants must successfully pass the examiner entry -level Details regarding the application process are knowledge test as well as the written communications skills accessible through the OCC website at test and two interviews. The vacancy announcement will www.occ.gov/anbecareer before each outline the requirements and process. recruiting season. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a thorough background investigation and credit check. occ.gov/anbecareer