Safety & Soundness Bank Examiner

rb· 08H Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
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📍 Louisville, KY📍 St. Louis, MOFull time

About this role

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Overview

Our Safety & Soundness unit is looking for individuals to join our team of Bank Examiners. An examiner commission through a federal or state regulatory agency is a relevant factor in consideration for these positions. However, if you lack an examiner commission, regulatory, banking, lending, capital markets, Bank Secrecy Act, fiduciary activities or related experience in the financial services industry will be considered. This position can be based in our St. Louis, MO, Louisville, KY, or Memphis, TN office.

We value clear communication, financial and risk management analysis experience and individuals who enjoy working as a member of a team. Our people are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward. Safety and Soundness examiners conduct community and regional bank examinations, and bank holding company inspections. Click here for more information.

Travel Requirement

Overnight travel is required, or if in range, commutable travel. You will travel approximately 50 nights per year, averaging 20-30% of workdays within the Eighth Federal Reserve District. It includes overnight stays (up to five consecutive days), travel mostly by vehicle, but some air travel may be involved as well. The St Louis Fed diligently works to provide a positive Work / Life Balance through flexible on-site work arrangements and a compressed work schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate the soundness of an organization's financial condition, including capital, asset quality, earnings, liquidity and exposure to interest rate risk.
  • Assess the effectiveness of risk management, including board and management oversight, policies & procedures, internal controls and management information systems.
  • Ensure compliance with banking laws and regulations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or business-related field or commensurate experience.
  • Examiner commission or certification granted by a federal or state regulatory agency
  • Five years’ relevant banking experience (e.g., lending, capital markets, Bank Secrecy Act, or related experience)
    • Candidates with less experience may be considered at a lower job grade or salary.
  • Ability to lead or participate in bank examinations or bank holding company inspections, or key areas within those activities
  • Sound ability to create professional supervisory reports.
  • Knowledge in areas of finance, accounting, lending, banking operations or related fields.
  • Interest in coaching, mentoring, and developing peers.
  • Work in a team setting, serving as an enthusiastic team member or team leader.
  • Overnight travel is required 20-30% of the year (approximately 50 nights).
  • You must live in, or relocate to, the 8th District and work out of our Memphis, TN, Louisville, KY or St. Louis, MO, offices. Relocation incentives are available.
  • This position will work onsite and is not eligible for remote status.

Total Rewards

Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your career growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.

Salary: Non-commissioned examiners: $70,000 - $110,000

Commissioned examiners: $100,000 - $165,000

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package all brought together in a flexible work environment where you can find balance:

  • Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
  • 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
  • Employer-funded Pension Plan
  • Paid Vacation/Sick Time and Holidays
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
  • Parental Leave
  • Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center
  • Onsite Cafeteria and Coffee Shop (St. Louis location)
  • Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…

At the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, we are committed to a strong and resilient economy for all. We prioritize inclusion and strive to be a workplace where all employees can thrive. Learn more about Bank's culture.

The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

#LI-Onsite

This position requires access to confidential supervisory information (CSI) and/or Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) information. Access to CSI and FOMC information is limited to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, individuals who meet the definition of “protected individual” under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), and certain other nonimmigrants. All non-U.S. citizens authorized to access CSI and/or FOMC information must sign a declaration of intent to expeditiously become a U.S. citizen when eligible.

All employees who require access to CSI and/or FOMC information are subject to periodic background investigations and must comply with all applicable information handling policies.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Supervision Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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This Safety & Soundness Bank Examiner role at rb is based in Louisville, KY, St. Louis, MO. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Safety & Soundness Bank Examiner role in the 08H Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis department at rb.
Which team or department does the Safety & Soundness Bank Examiner at rb belong to?
This Safety & Soundness Bank Examiner position is part of the 08H Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis department at rb. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Safety & Soundness Bank Examiner job at rb posted?
This Safety & Soundness Bank Examiner position at rb was posted on Jul 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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