DOB - Director of Corporate Activities

Director of Corporate Activities

Organization: Texas Department of Banking

Primary Location: Texas-Austin

Work Locations: Austin HQ 2601 North Lamar Blvd Austin 78705

Job: Management

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

State Job Code: 451U

Salary Admin Plan: N/A

Grade: 00

Salary (Pay Basis): $13,735.00-$18,071.00 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

Mission: The mission of the Texas Department of Banking is to ensure Texas has a safe, sound, and competitive financial services system.

General Description: Position is responsible for overseeing the processing of all depository and non-depository charter and/or license related applications, including de novo, change of control, change of home office, merger/acquisition, new activities, branches, renewal applications. Performs highly advanced (senior level) managerial work and provides direction and guidance, regarding the acceptance/completion of all applications. Supervises all administrative and support personnel within the division. Works with minimal supervision and general direction of the Executive Deputy Commissioner with extensive latitude for making decisions in accordance with agency policies and state laws.

Job Duties:

• Reviews, processes, and makes recommendations to the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners concerning applications and filings.
• Oversees filings of corporate documents.
• Responds to written and verbal general correspondence regarding corporate matters.
• Implements procedures to ensure all processing deadlines are met.
• Reports to and regularly communicates with the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner(s) regarding matters relating to the activities of the division.
• Provides overall supervision and direction to division personnel while ensuring that a high degree of professionalism, employee morale, and a cooperative work environment is maintained.
• Promotes a harassment-free work environment. Provides leadership to ensure that all personnel actions are accomplished without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
• Assures that periodic employee performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis and in accordance with applicable position performance standards. Makes final recommendations for personnel actions consistent with the Department's needs and resources and with employee performance and career advancement opportunities.
• Assesses divisional training needs and makes recommendations for training to assure a competent staff capable of fulfilling its responsibilities.
• Represents the Department at meetings with executive offices and Board of Directors as well as other stakeholders.
• Responsible for development and implementation of appropriate procedures.
• Represents the Department as a speaker, panelist or moderator at various industry and regulatory meetings, conferences, seminars or other official functions.
• Reviews and recommends changes to statutes, rules and Departmental policies affecting filings processed and activities conducted by the division.
• Communicates and coordinates work involving other divisions such as Bank and Trust Supervision, Legal, and Non-Depository Supervision.
• Reviews various reports prepared by members of the Corporate Staff including such things as time sheets, expense vouchers, performance measures, budgets, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Minimum Qualifications: Experience and Education Requirements:

• Director IV: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or a related field. Seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in regulation, examination, and analysis of financial institutions and/or related industry experience. Two (2) years' current experience in management and supervision.
• Director V: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or a related field. Eight (8) years progressively responsible experience in regulation, examination, and analysis of financial institutions and/or related industry experience. Three (3) years' current experience in management and supervision.
• Director VI: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or a related field. Ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in regulation, examination, and analysis of financial institutions and/or related industry experience. Three (3) years' current experience in management and supervision.

Preferred Qualification:

• Be a current or former bank examiner commissioned by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Texas Department of Banking, or another approved banking authority.
• Experience with crypto and stablecoin ecosystems, including key use cases and how digital assets intersect with payments, fintech platforms, and traditional financial services.
• Experience performing fraud detection or anti-money laundering functions.

Special Requirements:

• Position requires minimal overnight travel, up to 5%.
• Must possess a vehicle capable of transporting supplies and mail.
• Must possess or obtain within 90 days a valid Texas Driver's license. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving any vehicle to conduct agency business. Final applicants must certify that personally owned vehicles used for agency business have Texas minimum liability coverage and a valid state inspection.
• This position requires that the incumbent demonstrate strong personal financial responsibility and integrity.
• Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to complete a work style profile.
• Final applicants will be subject to an employment credit check, driving record check, and criminal background check.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough working knowledge of operations and laws applicable to regulated entities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess working knowledge in the use of personal computers, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Understand and employ effective leadership and team building skills. Capable of successfully negotiating difficult situations and building consensus.
• Familiarity with budgeting and planning concepts is preferable but not required.
• Possess and exhibit excellent personnel supervisory skills including three years' current experience in management and supervision.
• Ability to be self-motivated and exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the incumbent to frequently perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive use of a personal computer, copiers, printers, telephone and client/customer contact. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Marginal or corrected visual, speech and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers. Position requires frequent work under stress, as a team member and in direct contact with others. Travel is less than 10% with minimal overnight stays.

How to Apply:

To submit your application for employment, select Apply Online. Create and/or Login to your online applicant profile and electronically submit your State of Texas Application for Employment. All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. Applications Submitted through Work in Texas: Applicants may submit applications through Work in Texas (WIT), however applicants must complete work history, education and the supplemental questions in CAPPS Recruit to be considered for the position. In order to complete the supplemental questions, please register and/or login to CAPPS Recruit and access your profile.

Remarks:

State law prohibits any employee of the Department from being or becoming "directly or indirectly indebted to or financially interested in an entity supervised or regulated by the Banking Commissioner." See Texas Finance Code, Section 12.107. Those selected for an interview will be contacted by telephone. Final male applicants between the ages of 18 to 26 will be required to furnish proof of registration or