Senior Securities Examiner

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Department of Professional & Financial Regulation (and Boards)

Job Class Code: 0349
Grade: 24/Professional & Technical
Salary: $51,688.00-$74,467.20/Annually
Location: Gardiner

Opening Date: August 18, 2026

Closing Date: September 8, 2026

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Protect Maine investors and help financial firms and professionals serve their clients ethically and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Senior Securities Examiner position with the Maine Office of Securities conducts examinations of and reviews licensing applications from investment advisers, broker-dealers and their representatives.

If you are a detail-oriented team player with strong communication skills, join our team to help prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unethical practices in the securities and investment industry and promote healthy capital markets.

The Office is an agency within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. We offer a collaborative and supportive workplace with excellent training opportunities, benefits and work/life balance. A hybrid work schedule is available after the initial training period.

As a Senior Securities Examiner, you will be:

• Conducting field and desk examinations of broker-dealers and investment advisers - including review of books and records, internal controls, client files, and correspondence - to ensure compliance with state law, rules and regulations.
• Preparing examination reports with findings, recommendations, supporting data, and financial analysis.
• Testifying at hearings to explain examination findings.
• Reviewing license applications for investment advisers, broker-dealers and representatives.
• Providing guidance and feedback to securities firms and professionals.
• Recommending changes to laws, rules, and policies that protect investors and respond to industry trends.
• Assisting investigative staff as needed to respond to investor complaints.
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  To be successful in the position you must have or be able to develop:
  
  
• Knowledge of State and federal securities laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Excel and Word, cloud-based collaboration platforms, and financial analysis software.
• Financial examination or securities industry experience.
• Analyzing financial records and data.
• Writing clear, effective and precise reports.
• Managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Effective communication with colleagues, regulated firms and professionals, and the public at large.
• Minimum Qualifications
  
  A six (6) year combination of education, training, and/or experience in the securities or other financial services industry, securities or other financial services regulation, finance, law, accounting, or auditing.
  
  Preferences:
  
  Preference will be given to candidates with financial services or financial regulatory experience, a law degree, or a background conducting examinations or investigations.
  
  Contact Info:
  
  Questions about this position should be directed to James Trask at james.a.trask@maine.gov or (207) 592-3244
  

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
  
• Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
  
• Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee-only pr