Review Vacancy
AgencyFinancial Services, Department of
TitleAssistant Team Lead (Director Financial Services Programs 1, SG-31)
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $131256 to $159784 Annually
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 Team Leader in Foreign & Wholesale Banks. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Serves as Examiner in Charge in the examination of medium and large sized institutions with the responsibility for planning, and organizing examinations, and assigning key subordinate examiners to specific segments of the examination (e.g., loan review, earnings, liquidity analysis, capital, Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering, systems and technology, loss mitigation etc.);
• Prepares the risk assessment, risk matrix, staff utilization schedule, and the examination scope and procedures based upon the institution’s risk profile, information in the previous examination report, workpapers, correspondence, internal departmental memoranda and directives from Department management;
• Monitors examination progress and provides guidance to subordinates and adheres to time schedules;
• Reviews the assignments of assisting examiners, providing constructive critical analysis of their work;
• May act as the relationship manager for a portfolio of large institutions;
• Reviews and analyzes all examination report schedules, supporting comments and workpapers submitted by assisting examiners, and statements made by branch or agency employees, to identify any risks present which may impact the branch or agency;
• Overseeing the completion of individual report schedules and their assembling into a coherent examination report;
• Submits an accurate, comprehensive report of examination of the financial condition of the entity, complete with narrative and analytical presentations on the various operations of the institution, with suggestions or recommendations to the senior management team and board of directors on corrective measures that need to be taken;
• Reviews apparent violations of law or regulation, discusses each case with assisting examiners and institution management, determines what documents and records should be assembled to complete a review and analysis and, if necessary, asks for and reviews the opinion of institution counsel;
• Reviews with management significant examination findings and conclusions; suggests and explores practicable approaches to correct deficiencies;
• Processes, analyzes and recommends action on complex corporate actions submitted for approval by institutions;
• Analyzing applications for various actions by conferring with principals of the institutions involved, reviewing plans, evaluating financial data and all legal and financial requirements;
• Prepares studies and special projects for the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent on various topics by establishing objectives, developing parameters, conducting research, conferring with appropriate individuals and preparing the final draft of position papers and studies;
• Acts as liaison to, and meets with, Federal and State regulatory authorities and industry groups on legal and accounting matters affecting supervised institutions;
• Addresses potentially critical and highly controversial issues affecting the banking industry, and provides guidance to subordinate examiners;
• Recommends administrative actions, fines, penalties or suspension or revocation licenses or charters where circumstances warrant; and
• Prepares responses for special projects as requested by the Superintendent or Division head.
• Travel up to 10%.
Minimum Qualifications
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 sciences, auditing, banking, business, business administration, business and technology, commerce, computer information systems, computer science, consumer sciences, criminal justice, cyber security, econometrics, economics, finance, financial administration, health, health administration, information systems, information systems engineering, information technology, internal controls, international or public affairs, law, market analysis, mathematics, public administration, public policy, risk management, statistics, taxation, or technology and seven (7) years of financial services experience with: 1) a regulated entity who has a regional, national and/or international presence; or 2) a governmental regulatory entity. This experience must include practical and technical knowledge about State, federal and/or international financial services laws, rules and regulations. Two (2) years of the experience must have been at a managerial level.
Substitutions: A J.D. or a Master's Degree may substitute for one (1) year of specialized experience; and a Ph.D. 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 $131,256 with periodic increases up to $159,784.
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: Permanent
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.
Email Address NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov
Address
Suite 301
Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than July 8, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (ATL-DFSP1-10003) 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.
Kara Waters
Box ATL-DFSP1-10003
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.