Employment Opportunities
OFI is always looking for talented, qualified individuals who are interested in working in a public agency whose mission is to serve the public and the financial services industries it regulates.
If you are interested in joining our team, please contact the Personnel Cabinet at 502-564-8030 or visit the Personnel Cabinet's Web site.
Also, you may contact the personnel office at the Department of Public Protection at 502-564-7760 or contact OFI directly at 502-573-3390 or 800-223-2579.
Individuals who are not already employed in state government would need to contact the Personnel Cabinet about getting on the register. Positions that are currently open are listed on the Personnel Cabinet's Web site.
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General Education/Experience Requirements |
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A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, economics, computer science or a closely related field or experience in the financial services or regulatory industry is required for most positions in OFI.
Requirements and job duties for specific positions can be found on the Personnel Cabinet's Class Specifications Web site.
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Types of Employment at OFI |
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The Office of Financial Institutions (OFI) employs approximately 90 people in various types of professional and highly skilled positions.
Most of the agency’s employees, nearly 70 percent, are currently or have been classified as examiners. As the classification title suggests, these employees examine state-chartered or state-licensed financial institutions or securities entities operating under the agency’s jurisdiction.
For example, examiners in the Division of Financial Institutions examine banks, bank holding companies, trust companies and credit unions, as well as consumer and industrial loan companies, mortgage loan brokers and companies, check cashing companies and money transmitters. Examiners in this division may also review and evaluate applications for new charters or licenses and/or conduct investigations.
Similarly, examiners in the Division of Securities review applications, register investment securities offerings, register, examine and/or investigate securities brokers, dealers and their agents and investment advisors.
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Other Positions |
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OFI’s executive management staff includes an executive director (who is the agency’s chief executive officer and responsible for its overall administration), a deputy executive director, general counsel and three division directors. Positions at this level are appointed by the executive director with prior approval of the governor of the Commonwealth.
The OFI also employs a number of other professional and semi-professional employees including attorneys, examination and administrative branch managers, fiscal and administrative specialists, human resources specialists and IT staff.
The work of this agency also requires a highly skilled administrative, secretarial and technical support staff.
Office of Financial Institutions
1025 Capital Center Drive
Suite 200
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-573-3390
Fax: 502-573-0086
E-mail: kfi@ky.gov
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