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Banking Department Manager

Hybrid

Recruitment # 250908-1143AR-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 9/11/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $102,653 - $139,958 annually

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 9/22/2025 11:59:00 PM

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The State of Connecticu (https://www.ct.gov/) t, Department of Banking (DOB (https://portal.ct.gov/DOB) ) is accepting applications for a Banking Department Manager (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1143AR&R1=&R3=) opportunity in Hartford, CT.

WE CAN OFFER YOU

+ Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

+ Professional growth and development opportunitie s

+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees

THE ROLE

This role will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of examinations and applications for entities regulated by the Financial Institutions Division.

The Banking Department Manager will:

+ Supervise staff including analysts and examiners.

+ Review and approve examination reports including the most complex examinations when needed.

+ Oversee the applications functions related to regulated entities.

+ Assist with defining division goals and objectives.

+ Assist with developing and implementing division policy and operating procedures to gain operational efficiencies.

+ Oversee the ongoing development of staff by ensuring that skills are continuously enhanced.

+ Coach and mentor new hires including delivery of division training programs.

+ Evaluate staff including annual performance appraisals.

+ Interpret and provide guidance to staff on pertinent banking laws and regulations.

+ Recommend new or revised legislation.

+ Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory process.

+ Facilitate resolutions of consumer complaints.

+ Recommend disciplinary action against regulated entities as appropriate.

+ Coordinate joint exams or investigations with federal regulators and/or other states.

+ Attend meetings and maintain communication with federal and other state regulators.

ABOUT US

The Connecticut Department of Banking is the primary state regulator for state-chartered banks and credit unions, securities, and consumer credit. Its mission is to protect users of financial services from unlawful or improper practices by ensuring regulated entities and individuals adhere to state banking, consumer credit and securities laws. The Department accomplishes this through regular, thorough, and cost-effective examinations of the entities it supervises. The Department also engages the public and other stakeholders through a variety of media platforms, educational outreach initiatives, and press communications.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ Permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week

+ Monday through Friday schedule

+ First shift hours

+ Hybrid opportunity, combination of in office and remote work, in accordance with the Telework Policy (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/OPM/OLR/Notices/2021-TW-final-agreement-with-arbitrated-issue-included.pdf)

+ Centrally located at 260 Constitution Plaza in Hartford, with easy access to all major highways

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Selection Plan

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date on the job posting.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond (http:) @ct.gov.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Banking this class is accountable for managing the staff and operations of a major sub-unit or regulatory program of a Division.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Manages staff and operations unit;

+ Coordinates, prioritizes, plans and manages examinations, investigations, licensing, consumer services and/or other regulatory programs;

+ Formulates goals and objectives;

+ Develops or assists in development of related policy;

+ Develops and recommends operating procedures;

+ Coaches and guides for improvement;

+ Oversees the ongoing development of staff by ensuring that skills are continuously enhanced;

+ Evaluates staff;

+ Interprets and provides guidance to staff on pertinent banking laws and regulations;

+ Recommends new or revised legislation;

+ Assesses the ability and performance of management and the compliance and soundness of regulated entities;

+ Assesses compliance and identifies violations of law of regulated entities;

+ Maintains a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory process;

+ Coordinates investigations of dishonest or unethical business practices and other violations of law;

+ Facilitates resolutions of consumer complaints;

+ Proposes and negotiates stipulation agreements;

+ Prepares civil or criminal referrals outlining alleged violation of law;

+ Reviews and makes recommendations of comprehensive reports of examination, investigation, consumer complaint and related activity;

+ Recommends disciplinary action against regulated entities as appropriate;

+ Coordinates joint exams or investigations with federal regulators and/or international regulatory agencies;

+ Attends meetings and maintains communication with officials of regulated entities regarding regulatory program and issues;

+ Oversees the review of mergers, acquisitions, conversions, and the licensing and registration of regulated entities;

+ Assists in preparation of program budget;

+ Implements initial training programs for new employees consisting of on-the-job training and formal education;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ and ability to apply management and LEAN principles and techniques;

+ relevant state and federal laws and regulations;

+ regulatory and investigative procedures and techniques;

+ international regulatory standards;

+ principles and practices of accounting and auditing;

+ Knowledge of the organization and operation of financial institutions and other entities operating under the supervision of the Department of Banking;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Considerable supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of professional experience involving one or more of the following areas: regulation of financial institutions or other entities regulated by the Department of Banking; accounting, auditing or finance work in financial institutions regulated by the Department of Banking.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in advanced working/lead capacity over professional staff.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Associate Financial Examiner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

+ A Master's Degree in business, accounting, finance or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience in managing, supervising, or leading staff.

+ Experience with bank and credit union applications.

+ Experience with Community Reinvestment Act compliance and examinations.

+ Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders including the ability to identify the stakeholders needs.

+ Experience with Financial Institutions regulated by the Department of Banking, including but not limited to: Banks and Credit Unions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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