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AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleSpecial Counsel to the Superintendent (Director Financial Services Programs 3, NS)

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $172787 to $213995 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 20%

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

County New York

Street Address One State Street

City New York City

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.

Under the general direction of the Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services, the Special Counsel serves as a member of the Executive Staff to provide strategic counsel and manage day-to-day operations. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Collaborates with the Superintendent and Executive Staff to develop and implement strategic initiatives that align with the Department’s goals.
• Oversees special projects and initiatives, including annual policy planning, ensuring they are completed on time and to the Superintendent’s expectations.
• Initiates, coordinates, and sees through to completion, key policy priorities of the Superintendent
• Partners with Human Resources to manage executive-level and high priority hires and address personnel issues
• Leverages understanding of the Superintendent’s priorities, ways of working, and expectations, to provide counsel to the business units regarding their work
• Acts as a trusted advisor to the Superintendent, providing insights and guidance on critical business decisions
• Works closely with External Affairs on the Superintendent’s internal communications and external visibility, managing key meetings with legislators and key stakeholders; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to work well in a matrixed organization, leading with influence
• Ability to both think strategically while executing on day-to-day priorities
• Exceptional organization skills to manage multiple projects and timelines effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills


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

Salary: $172,787 - $213,995 (salary commensurate with experience)

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: 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.

Name Nate Keiper

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 December 24, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include Box# (Box # SCS-DFSP3-10130) 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.

Nate Keiper
Box SCS-DFSP3-10130
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.