Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 06/17/24
Applications Due: 07/01/24
Vacancy ID: 161110
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyFinancial Services, Department of
TitleFair Lending Specialist (Financial Services Specialist 1 (Fair Lending), SG-18)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County New York
Street Address One State Street
City New York
StateNY
Zip Code10004
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
• Ability to work independently and be resourceful in utilizing tools and information.
• Knowledge of Consumer Compliance Fair Lending and Consumer Reinvestment Act regulations and examination requirements.
• 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 Banking, Business, Business Administration, Consumer Sciences, Finance, Economics, Econometrics, or Housing and two (2) years of specialized experience in the following:
• Designing and performing fair lending analyses related to all types of credit extensions in a Banking or a related financial industry, consulting firm, non-profit organization, or fair housing group.
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.
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 Fair Lending Specialist in 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 fair lending and other exams;
• Supports the verification process of loan data in analyzing institutions’ s consumer compliance (CC), fair lending (FL) and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) lending activities;
• Assists in the coordination of fair lending examinations;
• Reviews fair lending plans of institutions requested by Licensed Financial Services (LFS) and other DFS business units;
• May run call reports for exams;
• Analyzes exam findings with Fair Lending Specialists and examiners to determine whether patterns of discriminatory practices exist;
• Tests the accuracy, integrity and consistency of data received from institutions; 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 $3,400 annual downstate adjustment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Tyler Lebel
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 1, 2024 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box FSS1FL-FLS-10152) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.
Tyler Lebel
Box FSS1FL-FSL-10152
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
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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.
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