California Department of Business Oversight (DBO) Email Format
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) operates within government administration to protect consumers and support businesses engaged in financial transactions. It regulates a broad set of financial services, professionals, and state-licensed institutions, including banks, credit unions, money transmitters, issuers of payment instruments and travelers checks, and premium finance companies. Its core mission is to enforce laws and regulations, promote fair and honest business practices, increase consumer awareness, and shield residents from marketplace risks, fraud, and abuse. Based in Sacramento, California, DFPI serves Californians by overseeing financial service providers and promoting innovative products entering the market. The department maintains career opportunities, including entry-level Financial Institutions Examiners across major California cities, underscoring its role as a regulator and employer, and it maintains a public presence at dfpi.ca.gov.