<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 03/05/25</p> <p>Applications Due05/06/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID182142</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPNo</p> <p>AgencyFinancial Services, Department of</p> <p>TitleAssistant Deputy Superintendent for Strategy, NS</p> <p>Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management</p> <p>Salary GradeNS</p> <p>Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $123793 to $156224 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 8 AM</p> <p>To 6 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? Yes</p> <p>County To Be Determined</p> <p>Street Address Albany- One Commerce Plaza</p> <p>NYC- One State Street</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12257</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Deputy Superintendent for Strategy in the Strategy Unit within the Research and Innovation Division. The position reports to the Deputy Superintendent of Strategy and provides strategic and technical input on innovation-related legislation, supports internal and external regulatory coordination, and provides legal and policy expertise. As a key advisor, the position will collaborate with leaders across the Research and Innovation Division and assist in the Deputy Superintendent of Strategy on a broad range of issues.</p> <p>Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:</p> <ul> <li>Tracks relevant legislation at the state, federal, and international levels and provides expert review, developing response memos and briefing materials; </li><li>Coordinates with Legislative Affairs, the EDS, and Unit Deputies to engage with legislators and staffers and provide feedback and technical support on relevant bills; </li><li>Leads strategic policy development initiatives on innovation-related issues; </li><li>Supports efforts to coordinate with state, federal, and international regulators; </li><li>Supports internal coordination efforts, including related to development and implementation of policies and procedures; </li><li>Stays abreast of trends in virtual currency and other innovative financial products and services; </li><li>Advises the Deputy Superintendent of Strategy on all matters falling within the scope of assigned responsibility and making necessary recommendations; and </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Juris doctor degree and at least six (6) years' experience in financial services sector, with direct experience with virtual currency or other innovative products preferred. </li><li>Significant experience drafting or analyzing legislation, regulation, or regulatory guidance. </li></ul> <p>Appointment method:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.</p> <p>Salary: $123,793 - $156,224 (salary commensurate with experience)</p> <p>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 $3,400 annual downstate adjustment.</p> <p>Appointment Status: This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class.</p> <p>Appointment to this position is pending Governor Appointment's Office and Division of Budget approval.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Kara Waters</p> <p>Telephone</p> <p>Fax (518) 402-5071</p> <p>Email Address NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street One Commerce Plaza</p> <p>Suite 301</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12257</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than May 6, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include Box# (Box ADSST-ADS-10337) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.</p> <p>Please be advised that the New York State Department of Financial Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.</p> <p>Kara Waters</p> <p>Box ADSST-ADS-10337</p> <p>New York State Department of Financial Services</p> <p>Office of Human Resources Management</p> <p>One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301</p> <p>Albany, NY 12257</p> <p>Email: NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov</p> <p>Fax: (518) 402-5071</p> <p>All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.</p> <p>Public Service Loan Forgiveness</p> <p>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</p> <p>AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS</p> <p>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.</p> <p>All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to all jobs for which they meet the minimum qualifications.</p>