StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleDirector Financial Services Programs 1

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade31

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

Salary RangeFrom $110970 to $135089 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 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address One State Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10004

Minimum Qualifications Appointment method:

Non Competitive: A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, actuarial sciences, auditing, banking, business, business administration, business and technology, commerce, computer information systems, computer science, consumer sciences, criminal justice, cyber security, econometrics, economics, finance, financial administration, health, health administration, information systems, information systems engineering, information technology, internal controls, international or public affairs, law, market analysis, mathematics, public administration, public policy, risk management, statistics, taxation, or technology and seven (7) years of financial services experience with: 1) a regulated entity who has a regional, national and/or international presence; or 2) a governmental regulatory entity. This experience must include practical and technical knowledge about State, federal and/or international financial services laws, rules and regulations. Two (2) years of the experience must have been at a managerial level.
Substitutions: A J.D. or a Master's Degree may substitute for one (1) year of specialized experience; and a Ph.D. may substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications: J.D. Degree

Duties Description The Department of Financial Services (the Department) is seeking a candidate for the position of Director Financial Services Program 1 in the Consumer Protection and Financial Enforcement Division’s Consumer Examination Unit (“CEU”). CEU’s supervision of student loan servicers will be a primary focus of the position. Duties will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Oversees the activities of staff conducting examinations and investigations of student loan servicers and other financial services companies;
• Supervises examiners and other professional staff;
• Establishes priorities for the supervision of student loan servicers and other financial services companies and provides policy recommendations to higher-level managers, including the CEU Deputy Superintendent;
• Monitors workflow and production levels, including the evaluation of examinations and investigations, and ensures that completed work complies with program policies, laws, rules, and regulations;
• Partners with other business units, programs, agencies, providers, and advocacy groups to develop and implement policies relating to the Department’s supervision of student loan servicers and other financial services companies;
• Participates in public speaking activities, educational workshops/seminars, and inter and intra-agency teams and workgroups;
• Participates in hiring staff to work on the supervision of student loan servicers and other financial services companies;
• Conducts studies and research about emerging student financial trends and prepare reports and recommendation to the CEU Deputy Superintendent;
• Reviews and analyzes legal matters involving student loan servicers and other financial service companies, including potential violations of laws or regulations;
• Drafts, reviews and makes recommendations concerning regulations, legislation, and industry guidance; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments 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 $3,026 annual downstate adjustment.

Appointment to this position is pending Division of Budget approval to fill.

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

Name Nicole Pickel

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 October 7, 2019 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box DFSP1-10013) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Nicole Pickel
Box DFSP1-10013
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

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.