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Careers

DFPI is committed to establishing a work culture in which diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and promoted throughout the organization. We believe our long-term success is rooted in attracting a talented workforce that mirrors the diverse composition of the Californians we serve. We believe in fostering an environment where employees from all different cultures, backgrounds, and individual life experiences are valued and can thrive.

 

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(EEO) Policy

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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Current DFPI Career Opportunities

Regulatory Examiner (Financial Institutions Examiner)
Regulatory Examiner – Escrow and Mortgage Lending Office (CRMLA)
Location – Los Angeles
Final Filing Date – 6/6/2025

Financial Institutions Examiner
Broker Dealer/Investment Adviser Regulations Office – South
Location – Los Angeles
Final Filing Date – 6/2/2025

Licensing Specialist (Senior Financial Institutions Examiner)
Escrow and Mortgage Lending Office (MLO/CRMLA Licensing)
Location – Statewide
Final Filing Date – 5/30/2025

Examination Specialist (Senior Financial Institutions Examiner)
Examination Specialist – Financial Services Office
Location – Statewide
Final Filing Date – 6/5/2025

Search Vacancies on CalCareers

Current DFPI Executive Career Opportunities

Career Executive Assignment (CEA):

Regional Deputy Commissioner, Banks – Orange County
Division of Banks
Location – Los Angeles or San Diego
CEA Level A
Final Filing Date – 6/4/2025
JC-477657

Learn more about the CEA recruitment process (PDF)

Current DFPI Exam Opportunities

CalCareers Online Exams

Internship Opportunities with the DFPI

The Human Resources Office has established a Volunteer Internship Program (VIP) to assist individuals in fulfilling their career development goals. The VIP is open to college students, graduate-level students, recent graduates, and non-student career professionals. It is designed for students and professionals of all majors and backgrounds who have an interest in the DFPI. The volunteer internship is an unpaid opportunity.

A volunteer internship is a way to gain up to 16 weeks of on-the-job training while performing meaningful service for the DFPI. It is an excellent way to access various fields, become familiar with work environments, acquire work-related references, and increase marketability for future employment.

Volunteer internships are offered on a continuous basis with placement availability determined by the needs of the DFPI. Internship placements are matched to align with the intern’s academic and professional goals.

For more information or to apply for a DFPI volunteer internship, email a resume to [email protected] and include the following information:

  • Full Name
  • Semesters you are interested in volunteering
  • School and major/minor
  • Area of interest (finance, administration, IT, legal, etc.,)

CalCareers Online Exam-Assessment Opportunities

For a complete listing of exam-assessment opportunities with the State of California, please visit CalCareers at www.jobs.ca.gov.

Search for a specific exam-assessment via Exam / Assessment Search on CalCareers

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

The U.S. Department of Education Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program forgives the remaining balance on eligible federal student loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments are made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for the State of California.

Veterans’ Preference

Veterans’ Preference can be applied to a veteran’s eligibility for qualifying open and non-promotional examinations.

To determine if the exam being administered qualifies for Veterans’ Preference, please review the examination bulletin. Veterans’ Preference will be awarded as follows:

Any veteran, widow or widower of a veteran, or spouse of a 100 percent disabled veteran, who achieves a passing score in an entrance examination, shall be ranked in the top rank of the resulting eligibility list. Any veteran who has been dishonorably discharged or released is not eligible for Veterans’ Preference.

An entrance examination is defined, under the law, as any open competitive examination.

Veterans’ Preference is not granted once a person achieves permanent civil service status.

For more information about Veterans’ Preference, please visit CalCareer’s Veterans’ Preference page

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

DFPI is committed to establishing a work culture in which diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and promoted throughout the organization. We believe our long-term success is rooted in attracting a talented workforce that mirrors the diverse composition of the Californians we serve. We believe in fostering an environment where employees from all different cultures, backgrounds, and individual life experiences are valued and can thrive. For more information about these DFPI initiatives, please visit the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion page.

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Last updated: May 28, 2025 @ 9:04 am