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AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleSenior Assistant Deputy Superintendent for Consumer Examinations Unit (Director Financial Services Programs 3, NS)

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $156757 to $197170 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 25%

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 To Be Determined

Street Address Albany - One Commerce Plaza

New York City - One State Street

City Albany or New York City

StateNY

Zip Code12257

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 Assistant Deputy Superintendent in the Consumer Examinations Unit. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists the Deputy Superintendent of the Consumer Examinations Unit (CEU) in supervising the day-to-day activities of the unit in the performance of its various functions;
• Acts as CEU’s Chief of Staff working closely with the Deputy and the management team to accomplish strategic goals while managing and coordinating administrative functions of the unit;
• Supervises CEU’s Administrative team;
• Partners with the Deputy to assist with hiring and staffing strategies for CEU;
• Manages hiring of staff including reviewing resumes and participating in interviews as needed;
• Acts as CEU’s project manager directing process improvement projects;
• Works with Division management and staff to ensure internal policies are implemented timely and consistently, and ensures that unit staff are provided with appropriate training and resources;
• Leads the development and updating of policies and procedures relating to the activities and operations of CEU;
• Acts as a liaison for a variety of support initiatives and workgroups;
• Assists with special agency-wide initiatives, including as proposed by senior leadership and Superintendent;
• Travel may be required up to 25%; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• At least 13 years of relevant work experience, of which four years of experience must have been at a managerial level.
o Substitutions: 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; Ph.D. may substitute for seven years of specialized experience.
• Strong experience with all aspects of the Consumer Examinations Unit.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills; ability to provide feedback diplomatically.
• Strong project management experience.
• Ability to think strategically while executing day-to-day priorities.

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: $156,757 - $197,170 (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 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 July 23, 2026 to the email address listed below. Please include Box# (Box SADS-DFSP3-10127) 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.

Kara Waters
Box SADS-DFSP3-10127
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.