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AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleFinancial Crime Risk Specialist (Financial Services Specialist 4 (Financial Crime Risk))

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $103784 to $127830 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County To Be Determined

Street Address Albany - One Commerce Plaza

NYC - One State Street

City Alb/NYC

StateNY

Zip Code10004

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 Financial Crime Risk Specialist in the Banking Management unit within the Banking Division. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supports the Department’s examination and supervisory work, including planning, execution, and review processes for entities under the supervision of the Banking Division;
• Serves as an expert resource on Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) and related matters for the Banking Division;
• Supports supervisory oversight and surveillance processes by prioritizing issues requiring immediate or early supervisory attention;
• Assists in review and revision of BSA/AML and sanctions-related examination policies and procedures;
• Assists in the review of licensing, introduction of new service / product lines, and change of control applications for compliance with BSA/AML and OFAC program requirements;
• Explains deficiencies and needed features of BSA/AML policies and procedures, and programs of applicants clearly and concisely in written memoranda and in conferences with DFS colleagues and with applicants and their outside counsel;
• Consults on BSA/AML and related examinations and supervisory reviews of DFS-chartered and licensed regulated entities;
• Conducts analysis of suspicious activity, including referrals from internal sources, account activity monitoring, and transaction monitoring;
• Reviews compliance with remediation requirements under enforcement programs;
• Maintains a good understanding of, and remains current on, all legal and regulatory changes and developments relating to the Bank Secrecy Act, and related anti-money laundering regulations, and OFAC regulations;
• Presents analyses and findings to colleagues and leadership at DFS, including making reasoned recommendations for agency action;
• Participates in the setting and execution of DFS policy regarding matters that touch on BSA/AML, OFAC, and related compliance;
• May supervise lower-level staff.

Minimum Qualifications Appointment method:

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed below in order to be eligible for appointment.

Non-Competitive: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Auditing, Banking, Business, Business and Technology, Commerce, Criminal Justice, Finance, Economics, Econometrics, International or Public Affairs, Law, Statistics, or Mathematics and five (5) years of specialized experience in one (1) of the following of which two (2) years must have been at a supervisory level:

• Evaluating financial institution financial crime risk (BSA/AML, CIP, OFAC/Sanctions, CTF) in a management, compliance or audit environment.
• Developing and implementing financial crime risk management or compliance policies, programs and procedures.

A Master’s Degree in one (1) of the related fields or a J.D. may substitute for one (1) year of specialized experience. A Ph.D. in one (1) of the related fields may substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience.

Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.

Salary: The starting salary for this position is $103,784 with periodic increases up to $127,830.

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: Permanent

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.

Name Kara Waters

Telephone

Fax (518) 402-5071

Email Address NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza

Suite 301

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 February 3, 2025, to the email address listed below. Please include the Vacancy ID in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Kara Waters
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
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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.