Senior Enforcement Counsel (Director Financial Services Programs 3, NS)

NY HELP No Agency Financial Services, Department of Title Senior Enforcement Counsel (Director Financial Services Programs 3, NS) Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $111925 to $141439 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type 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 To Be Determined Street Address One Commerce Plaza One State Street City Albany/New York State NY Zip Code 12257 Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Admission to the New York State bar in good standing; At least 4 years of post-bar legal experience in the finance or banking industry; Experience in legislative affairs preferred.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. 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 Senior Enforcement Counsel in the Enforcement Unit within the Consumer Protection and Financial Enforcement Division (CPFED). Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Proposes and develops new areas and subjects for investigations and develops investigations of identified persons, entities, and/or industries based upon whistleblowers, consumer complaints, and other information; Works on investigations of potential violations of the Insurance, Banking, Financial Services, and other state and federal laws, including requestions and reviewing document productions, negotiating discovery disputes, taking testimony, negotiating settlements with opposing counsel, and preparing for and conducting administrative hearings and litigation; Conducts legal research; Provides legal advice on matters regarding regulatory actions and develops legal approaches to accomplish various departmental objectives; Prepares pleadings, motion papers, and memoranda of law in connection with litigation and administrative proceedings; Analyzes and evaluates evidence, identifies law violations, and proposes monetary penalties, restitution, injunctive relief and/or referral for prosecution; Assists in the review and amendment of Insurance, Banking, Financial Services law regulations, identifying law violations and emerging fraud trends; Assists in the review of proposed legislation and regulations and the implementations of passed legislation and adopted regulations; Works on drafting new legislation and regulations to assist the Department in fulfilling its mandate; Conducts special studies and research about issues and programs of interest to the Division and prepares reports and recommendations as assigned; Works on initiatives of the Superintendent and Executive Deputy Superintendent; 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.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.Name Nathan Keiper Telephone Fax 518-402-5071 Email Address NCE.Notifications@DFS.ny.gov Address Street One Commerce Plaza 3rd Floor 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 January 14, 2025, to the email address listed below. Please include Vacancy ID in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.Nate KeiperBox SEC-DFSP3-10472New 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.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 473-3130 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.