Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleSenior Enforcement Counsel (Director Financial Services Programs 3, NS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $111925 to $141439 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County To Be Determined

Street Address One Commerce Plaza

One State Street

City Albany/New York

StateNY

Zip Code12257

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system.

The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Senior Enforcement Counsel in the Enforcement Unit within the Consumer Protection and Financial Enforcement Division (CPFED). Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Proposes and develops new areas and subjects for investigations and develops investigations of identified persons, entities, and/or industries based upon whistleblowers, consumer complaints, and other information;
• Works on investigations of potential violations of the Insurance, Banking, Financial Services, and other state and federal laws, including requestions and reviewing document productions, negotiating discovery disputes, taking testimony, negotiating settlements with opposing counsel, and preparing for and conducting administrative hearings and litigation;
• Conducts legal research;
• Provides legal advice on matters regarding regulatory actions and develops legal approaches to accomplish various departmental objectives;
• Prepares pleadings, motion papers, and memoranda of law in connection with litigation and administrative proceedings;
• Analyzes and evaluates evidence, identifies law violations, and proposes monetary penalties, restitution, injunctive relief and/or referral for prosecution;
• Assists in the review and amendment of Insurance, Banking, Financial Services law regulations, identifying law violations and emerging fraud trends;
• Assists in the review of proposed legislation and regulations and the implementations of passed legislation and adopted regulations;
• Works on drafting new legislation and regulations to assist the Department in fulfilling its mandate;
• Conducts special studies and research about issues and programs of interest to the Division and prepares reports and recommendations as assigned;
• Works on initiatives of the Superintendent and Executive Deputy Superintendent;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State bar in good standing;
• At least 4 years of post-bar legal experience in the finance or banking industry;
• Experience in legislative affairs preferred.


Appointment method:

This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. As such, the incumbent of this position would serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Additional Comments Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, are also eligible to receive an additional $3,400 annual downstate adjustment.

Appointment Status: This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class.

Appointment to this position is pending Governor Appointment’s Office and Division of Budget approval.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Nathan Keiper

Telephone

Fax 518-402-5071

Email Address NCE.Notifications@DFS.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza

3rd Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12257

 

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than January 14, 2025, to the email address listed below. Please include Vacancy ID in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Nate Keiper
Box SEC-DFSP3-10472
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12257
Email: NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 402-5071

All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.


Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Employment with New York State qualifies an individual for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). This program forgives the remaining balance on any Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization. To learn more about the program and whether you would qualify, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service


AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to all jobs for which they meet the minimum qualifications.