NY HELP No Agency Financial Services, Department of Title Compliance Specialist (Financial Services Specialist 1 (Compliance), SG-18) Occupational Category Financial, Accounting, Auditing Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $66951 to $85138 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% 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 State NY Zip Code 10004 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 Compliance Specialist in the Consumer Examinations Unit within the Consumer Protection and Financial Enforcement Division. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:• Assists Senior Specialists with statistical analysis in support of consumer focused exams;• Supports the verification process of loan data in analyzing institution’s consumer compliance (CC), fair lending (FL) and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) lending activities;• Assists in the coordination of examinations;• Reviews fair lending plans of institutions requested by Licensed Financial Services (LFS) and DFS business units; • May run call reports for exams;• Assists in analyzing exam findings to determine whether patterns of discriminatory practices exist;• Tests the accuracy, integrity and consistency of data received from institutions; and• Other duties, as assigned.• Travel may be required up to 10%. Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications• Knowledge of Consumer Compliance, Fair Lending and Consumer Reinvestment Act regulations and examination requirements.• Experience with MS Access and MS Excel.• Experience in data/statistical analyses• Strong qualitative, analytical and communication skills with a focus on writing concisely.Appointment method:Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed below in order to be eligible for appointment.Non-Competitive: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Auditing, Business, Business Administration, Business and Technology, Commerce, Consumer Sciences, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Economics, Econometrics, Finance, Information Systems, Information System Engineering, Internal Controls, Health, Health Administration, Law, Mathematics, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Health, or Public Policy and two (2) years of specialized experience in one of the following:• Evaluating the adequacy of board and management oversight of the financial institutions' compliance programs.• Reviewing lending, deposit, insurance and other transactions to determine compliance with Financial Service’s applicable laws/regulations.• Identifying financial institutions' potentially unfair, deceptive, abusive or discriminatory acts or practices.• Reviewing financial institution programs, policies and procedures for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.• Evaluating financial costs for the failure of financial services entities to adhere or comply with New York State, federal, or other states financial services laws.A Master’s Degree in one (1) of the related fields or a J.D. may substitute for one (1) year of specialized experience. A Ph.D. in one (1) of the related fields may substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience. Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.Salary: The starting salary for this position is $66,951 with periodic increases up to $85,138.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 $4000 annual downstate adjustment.Appointment Status: Permanent Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Brian Tighe 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 Applying To Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than July 23, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box CS-FSS1-10394) 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 visasBrian TigheBox CS-FSS1-10394New York State Department of Financial ServicesOffice of Human Resources Management One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301Albany, NY 12257Email: NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.govFax: (518) 402-5071All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.Public Service Loan ForgivenessEmployment 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-serviceAMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSUnder 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.