Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleFinancial Data Analyst (Data Analyst 2, SG-23)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

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 Albany - One Commerce Plaza

New York City - One State Street

City Albany or New York City

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 Financial Data Analyst in the Entity Risk Management Unit (ERM). This position supports the Department’s oversight of supervised entities through financial data analysis, risk assessment, application review, reporting, research, and cross-functional collaboration. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts quantitative and financial data analysis to support entity risk assessments, regulatory reviews, and supervisory decision-making;
• Analyzes financial and economic information from internal and external sources and identify trends, anomalies, emerging risks, and areas requiring further review;
• Assists in the development and maintenance of dashboards, reports, analytical tools, and management information used by ERM and other business units;
• Supports a varied applications caseload, including risk tracking, and analysis of risk and control, and other applications submitted by supervised entities;
• Supports business units in conducting risk management reviews and preparing materials and presentations for executive management and external stakeholders;
• Assists the ERM supervisor with organizational, analytical, and strategic projects, including research, data analysis, reporting, and process improvements;
• Interacts with staff across Department business units and executive management regarding case-specific financial, risk, and regulatory matters;
• Participates in meetings with various Department units and provides analytical input and guidance on matters relevant to ERM;
• Conducts research on financial, economic, industry, and regulatory data, utilizing internal Department resources and external data sources;
• Prepares and presents research findings, financial analyses, and risk-related observations to the ERM supervisor and senior management;
• Monitors industry trends, emerging risks, analytical methodologies, and regulatory best practices relevant to supervised entities;
• Communicates effectively with senior and executive management, both internally and externally with regulated entities, through verbal briefings, written memoranda, analytical reports, and formal presentations;
• Follows established procedures and completes assigned work programs in accordance with Departmental policies, regulatory requirements, and supervisory standards;
• Manages multiple assignments and competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, quality, and adherence to established deadlines; and
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in financial data analysis, financial analysis, risk analytics, economic analysis, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Financial Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in applying statistical, mathematical, or quantitative analytical techniques to financial or economic data.
• Experience with programming or statistical analysis tools, including Python, R, SAS, SQL, or similar statistical software.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise, well-structured reports, memoranda, analytical summaries, and other formal documentation for internal and external audiences.

Appointment Method:

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

Non-Competitive: Seven years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools.

*Substitution: Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six 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 $86,681 with periodic increases up to $109,650

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 $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

Appointment Status: Permanent

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

How to Apply

Name Brian Tighe

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 September 30, 2026 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box FDA-DA2-10811) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Please be advised that the New York State Department of Financial Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.

Brian Tighe
Box FDA-DA2-10811
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.