NY HELP No Agency Financial Services, Department of Title Financial Services Specialist 2 (Compliance), SG-23 Occupational Category Financial, Accounting, Auditing Salary Grade 23 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $86681 to $109650 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.50 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 Financial Services Specialist 2 (Compliance) in Life Bureau. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:• Performs desk audits of domestic life insurers, including update of analysis reports on an annual and quarterly basis• Requests from insurers, information required for review of capital distribution and reviews such documents• Reviews holding company transactions and may be asked to review third party investigation reports and make recommendation on approval upon completion of review• Prepares decision memos for Section 1506 and Section 1505 transaction as necessary• Performs reviews of Section 1307 requests and prepare an internal memo upon completion• Participates in meetings involving the unit as requested by the unit supervisor• Performs other duties related to ensuring the continued solvency of licensed life insurers• Keeps the unit supervisor apprised of issues encountered during reviews that could help improve workflow; and• Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Appointment Method:Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed below in order to be eligible for appointment.Non-Competitive: 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 three (3) years of specialized experience in one (1) 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 $86,681 with periodic increases up to $109,650Positions 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: Contingent Permanent 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 Applying To Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than July 31, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box FSS2C-10492) 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 KeiperBox FSS2C-10492New 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.