Regional Manager

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

This position is available only to current employees of the Iowa Division of Banking OR individuals with seven years’ full-time work experience in bank examination with a financial regulator.

The Iowa Division of Banking is seeking candidates for a Financial Services Examiner Supervisor (Regional Manager) of the IDOB’s Region 4 (which includes the Des Moines metro area). Region 4 is a team of about 12 examiners who conduct safety and soundness bank examinations of Iowa state-chartered banks within the region. The successful candidate must live within Region 4 or in a contiguous county.

The IDOB strives to be an employer of choice by supporting work-life balance and providing the training and development necessary to maintain high standards. We employ a collaborative management style and seek open communication with staff and between the IDOB and the entities we regulate. In addition, the Division is committed to utilizing technology to promote examination efficiencies and facilitate hybrid examinations. Applicants need to demonstrate strong leadership and be team oriented with strong analytical and communication skills.

Requirements for the position and additional duties and responsibilities are outlined in the DAS description for Financial Services Examiner Supervisor, which can be found at: Job Class Description - 00409

Region 4 includes the following counties: Polk, Dallas, Marshall, Poweshiek, Jasper, Guthrie, Audubon, Shelby, Harrison, Pottawattamie, Cass, Adair, Madison, Warren, Marion, Mahaska, Monroe, Lucas, Clarke, Union, Adams, Montgomery, Mills, Fremont, Page, Taylor, Ringgold, Decatur, Wayne, and Appanoose. Candidates must live in Region 4 or a contiguous county.

(See map for a visual depiction of the regions.)

The State of Iowa offers a competitive benefits package. Information regarding State of Iowa benefits may be found at Benefits_at_a_Glance.pdf.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please send a cover letter, rèsumè, completed application form, and transcript to by 4:30 p.m. June 11, 2025. Please include the phrase “R4 Regional Manager position” in the email subject line. The IDOB’s employment application may be obtained here: IDOB Application for Employment.

The Division reserves the right to accept applications after June 11, 2025, if the position has not been filled, but candidates should submit their application materials before the deadline to ensure their applications are considered.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, banking, business, real estate, administration, economics, finance, or a related field, and experience equal to seven years of full-time work in accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, assessment or computation of taxes, examining financial institutions, financial regulatory compliance, or closely related financial functions (e.g., treasurer, comptroller, accountant, auditor, budget analyst, etc.).

A total of eleven years of education (as described in number one) and/or full-time experience, where one year of full-time experience in accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, assessment or computation of taxes, examining financial institutions, financial regulatory compliance, or closely related financial functions (e.g., treasurer, comptroller, accountant, auditor, budget analyst, etc.) equals thirty semester hours of education.

All of the following (a, b, and c):

a. Five years of full-time work experience accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, assessment or computation of taxes, examining financial institutions, financial regulatory compliance, or closely related financial functions (e.g., treasurer, comptroller, accountant, auditor, budget analyst, etc.); and

b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and

c. A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in accounting, banking, business administration or finance equals one year of full-time experience.

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate, and experience equal to six years of full-time work in auditing, accounting, banking, or examining financial institutions.

Graduation from an accredited law school, and experience equal to four years of full-time work in accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, assessment or computation of taxes, examining financial institutions, financial regulatory compliance, or closely related financial functions (e.g., treasurer, comptroller, accountant, auditor, budget analyst, etc.).

Additional Qualification Requirements

Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.