The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce
is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most
The Division of Securities protects Ohioans’ life savings and investments by administering and enforcing the Ohio Securities Act. This includes licensing the professionals who sell products – brokers-dealers, securities salespeople, investment advisers and investment adviser representatives – and registering products for sale.
When Ohio securities laws are violated, the division can pursue administrative and civil actions, and criminal referrals. The division’s outreach efforts help educate consumers so they avoid becoming victims of financial fraud.
As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service.
Commerce is comprised of seven operating divisions and two standalone programs that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and medical marijuana. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.
Our Guiding Principles
In striving for excellence in service, we will:
• Listen first
• Act with a sense of urgency
• Honor diversity
• Foster inclusiveness
• Value collaboration
• Inspire innovation
• Be transparent
• Be accountable
• Celebrate success
What You’ll Do:
- Assists with complex financial investigations involving violations of the Ohio Securities Act under ORC 170
- Complies and Maintains confidentiality under ORC 1707.12 with Supervisor and Commissioner
- Performs a detailed analysis of financial data which includes gathering evidence, scheduling, summarizing, analyzing data from all types of fraud schemes
- Includes drafting reports summarizing all findings and conclusions
- Performs research & analysis of accounting issues
- Maintains case file documents and records to support financial analyses and findings
- Communicates with supervisors & other enforcement attorneys related to investigation process and findings
- Assists Supervisor and Enforcement Attorney in drafting questions and gathering documents in preparation meetings and investigative hearings
- Assists Supervisor, Enforcement Attorney, and Prosecuting Attorney with specific types of litigation support to include, but not limited to preparing exhibits and analysis for use at trial or any type of dispute resolution, including settlement negotiations, and other interrogatory depositions.
- Provides & delivers testimony at trials and hearings, including administrative, civil and criminal proceedings
- Attends and p articipates in meetings and conferences
This position may be eligible to work a hybrid schedule based on management’s discretion, after completing initial probationary period.
What’s in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Qualifications
Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management or public administration; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.
-Or completion of undergraduate core program for academic field of study commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on File; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.
-Or 5 yrs. trg. or 5 yrs. exp. in business administration, management or public administration.
-Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 2, 63123.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Preferred Qualifications
-Degree in Accounting
-CPA
-Prior forensic accounting experience