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AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleAssociate Attorney Financial Services

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade663

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $105500 to $133319 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address NYC: One State Street

Albany: One Commerce Plaza

City New York/Albany

StateNY

Zip Code10004

Minimum Qualifications Appointment method:

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

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

The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Associate Attorney Financial Services in the Investigations and Intelligence Division. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts due diligence research in connection with financial services license applications of student loan servicing, money services, and cryptocurrency companies;
• Reviews and analyzes all documents of the application file including legal documents, personnel information, financial statements, and the applicant's business model;
• Researches and reviews court records, significant litigations, and other public records such as UCC filings, liens, judgments and bankruptcy filings that involve the applicants, their related companies, control parties, officers, and directors;
• Conducts research and analysis of the published findings of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the Federal Trade Commission, other federal regulatory agencies, and the regulatory and law enforcement agencies of all 50 states and 16 U.S. territories;
• Issues clearly written and detailed memoranda comprised of findings with facts and analysis to support the recommendations upon which the business units of the Department may rely;
• Assists in reviewing the work of less experienced staff;
• Participates in the investigations of cybersecurity incidents reported by the Department's covered entities, in connection with Department's Cybersecurity Compliance Regulation, 23 NYCRR Part 500, and drafts concise memoranda of findings from each inquiry; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in legal research and writing.

Additional Comments 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 Khalan Cassala

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 November 30, 2022 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box AAFS-CIB-08007-08009) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Khalan Cassala
Box AAFS-CIB-08007-08009
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.