Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is an independent bureau within the United States Department of the Treasury headquartered in Washington, D.C. As an independent agency, the OCC employs 3,477 individuals and generates $128.8 million in revenue annually. The OCC's primary function is to ensure the safety and soundness of the nation's banking system. They achieve this by chartering, regulating, and supervising all national banks and federal savings associations. This oversight extends to the federal branches and agencies of foreign banks operating within the United States. The OCC also works to ensure that banks treat their customers fairly and provide equal access to credit and financial products. The OCC's nationwide network of bank examiners conducts on-site reviews of national banks and federal savings associations, providing continuous supervision of their operations. The agency also maintains four district offices focused on supervising the international activities of national banks. For more information about the OCC, please visit their website at www.occ.gov. Career opportunities with the OCC are available at careers.occ.gov. The OCC also encourages engagement through their social media community guidelines found at occ.gov/about/policies/social-media-community-guidelines.html.