STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Cooperative Education Intern

Recruitment #230512-2552VR-001

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Introduction



Are you interested in making a difference? Do you want to be fulfilled everyday at work? If so, come make an impact by serving your state! Read below & apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Banking (DOB) is recruiting for a Cooperative Education Intern. This position is a six (6) month/temporary position, permanent status cannot be obtained while working in this classification.  

Position Details:
  • Located at 260 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT
  • This is a first shift, Monday - Friday position, the hours are flexible
  • This position is a six (6) month/temporary position, permanent status cannot be obtained while working in this classification
  • Fringe benefits are not included in this position
Position Responsibilities: 
The Cooperative Education Intern will receive training in the Financial Institutions Division and this intern will:   
  • Assist the Financial Institutions Division develop spreadsheets to analyze structural and financial data for banks and credit unions using publicly available information; 
  • Assist the Financial Institutions Division in assessing alternatives to Microsoft Excel for creating graphical reports to summarize financial and structural data for banks and credit unions;
  • Receive training in identifying sources of information to analyze banks and credit unions;  
  • Receive training in formatting Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to graphically present risk reports.
Who We Are:
As a fundamental part of its mission, the DOB, is committed to protecting Connecticut users of financial services from unlawful or improper practices by ensuring that regulated entities and individuals adhere to state consumer credit and securities laws. As part of our strategic plan to become an employer of choice that attracts top talent, this position will allow the chosen candidate the opportunity to gain experience in the regulation of financial services firms, gain experience in securities and banking law, and to work with financial examiners on exams and investigations, gaining experience in the regulatory process.

Selection Plan

To Apply:
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Please ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. Applicants will be unable to make revisions once their application is submitted into the JobAps system. Applicants who submit and subsequently withdraw their application will not be able to resubmit for the same posting.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.  It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.  Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
  • At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.  These documents may include:  a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • The immediate vacancies are listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics
Connect With Us:
Due to the large volume of applications received, the State of Connecticut is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Hayley Newhouse at Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency or facility this class is established as a structured internship program designed to prepare undergraduate and graduate college students for professional careers in administration, managerial and technical occupations by alternating periods of academic study and practical work experience in their chosen discipline.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Receives practical training in application of theories and concepts relevant to work of employing agency; assists professional staff in performance of their duties; completes independent assignments as necessary; may prepare reports.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Sufficient knowledge of principles, theories and concepts of appropriate discipline to apply them in practical situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current matriculation in an Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree program determined by the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services or his/her designee to be appropriate preparation for employment in the designated agency and/or functional area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Second, third and fourth year college students or graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited college pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, economics or business;  
  • Experience writing in an organized and grammatically correct manner;
  • Experience aggregating and analyzing data sets. 
  • Experience prioritizing multiple assignments with competing deadlines

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.





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