Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleAssistant Deputy Superintendent for Examinations (Director Financial Services Programs 3, NS)

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $172787 to $213995 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Pending Exempt

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

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

Location

County To Be Determined

Street Address Albany - One Commerce Plaza

New York City - One State Street

City Albany or New York City

StateNY

Zip Code12257

Job Specifics

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 Assistant Deputy Superintendent for Examinations in the Life Insurance Bureau. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Advises the Superintendent, Executive Deputy Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent on Financial Examinations, Market Analysis, Reinsurance, Enforcement and Staffing;
• Represents the Department of Financial Services in meetings with other agencies, the NAIC, industry representatives, the Legislature, Governor’s Office, other state and federal regulators, and the public;
• Exercises technical and administrative authority over the Life Bureau in regulatory, administrative and personnel matters;
• Monitors the financial solvency of the life industry through the establishment of financial standards and timely financial examinations;
• Manages and oversees the review of reinsurance agreements;
• Oversees the regulation of life insurer market activities including the establishment of market standards, periodic market conduct examinations, analysis of market data, and the review and resolution of consumer complaints;
• Briefs and advises the Deputy Superintendent for Life and the Executive Deputy Superintendent for Life and the Executive Deputy Superintendent for Insurance and other executive staff, on a wide range of supervisory, regulatory, legislative, policy, enforcement, which includes the negotiation and execution of consent orders and other matters related to the Life Bureau, including major Insurance Division initiatives;
• Assists in the oversight and management of the activities and operations of the Life Bureau, including establishing goals and priorities, training and developing staff, monitoring performance, coordinating units, and ensuring that the Bureau’s objectives and priorities are met;
• Works closely with staff in other Divisions of DFS, including the General Counsel’s Office, Climate Division, Cyber Division, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Division, Legislative Affairs, and others, on life insurance-related decisions, regulations, laws, enforcement matters, projects, and initiatives;
• Leads or participates in meetings and conferences and generally interact with regulated entities or their representatives, industry organizations, the NAIC, other governmental agencies, and the public on life insurance-related matters; Reviews Decision Memos and Briefing Memos that are prepared for the Superintendent; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant work experience including 5 years in the insurance or financial services industry;
• At least 5 years of managerial supervision with a demonstrated ability to supervise large teams;
• General familiarity with insurance regulation and New York Insurance Law;
• Superior written and oral communication skills and strong analytical skills;
• Strong intellectual, analytical and management skills.


Appointment Method:

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.

Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.

Salary: $172,787 - $213,995 (salary commensurate with experience)

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 $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

Appointment Status: This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class.

Appointment to this position is pending Governor Appointment’s Office and Division of Budget approval.

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

How to Apply

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 ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than February 26, 2026 to the email address listed below. Please include Box# (Box ADSE-DFSP3-21163) 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 Keiper
Box ADSE-DFSP3-21163
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
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


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.