Texas State Securities Board

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Enforcement Division is charged with detection and prevention of violations of the Securities Act, including fraud committed in connection with the sale of securities, illegal sales of unregistered securities, and sales of securities by unregistered parties.  The Financial Examiner I will work in the Enforcement Division of the Texas State Securities Board and investigate suspected violations of the Texas Securities Act. The employee will analyze voluminous financial records, prepare spreadsheets that reflect the source and use of funds obtained through fraudulent and illegal investment schemes, prepare evidence for administrative, civil, and criminal law enforcement actions, and testify as a witness or otherwise participate in legal proceedings. The employee will also perform related work as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (License, Education, Experience): The applicant must have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. The applicant must also be skilled in the operation of computer systems and associated applications, such word processing and spreadsheet applications.  Experience and education may be substituted for one another. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Preferred qualifications include experience in auditing financial records, conducting investigations, and preparing concise reports and correspondence regarding the employee’s findings. HOW TO APPLY (Application procedure, Special requirements): To be considered for this position, you must submit (1) a completed standard state application, (2) a State Securities Board “Supplement To Application For Employment”, (3) a copy of your college transcripts, and (4) a writing sample.  Applications and the Supplement form may be downloaded from the Agency website at https://www.ssb.texas.gov.  The preferred method to submit completed applications, along with the Supplement, transcripts, and writing sample, is via email at human.resources@ssb.texas.gov.  You may also mail to Human Resources, State Securities Board, P.O. Box 13167, Austin, Texas 78711-3167, or fax to 512-305-8327.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a standard state application. Applicants to be interviewed will be contacted by the Agency. Applications accepted for this position only. PLEASE NOTE: All applications must be complete, including job title, history, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. Failure to submit this information on your application is considered incomplete and may be rejected. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. Veterans, Reservist, or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Accounting, Auditing, and Finance (texas.gov) THE SSB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER