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AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleAssistant Deputy Superintendent for Life, NS

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $127507 to $160911 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County New York

Street Address One State Street

City New York City

StateNY

Zip Code10004

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 Life in the Life Insurance Bureau. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in implementation of the Superintendent’s goals and objectives for the Life Insurance Bureau;
• Assists the Deputy Superintendent for the Life Bureau and the Executive Deputy Superintendent for Insurance in all supervisory, regulatory and legislative issues related to the operations and activities of the Life Insurance Bureau;
• Provides the Deputy Superintendent for the Life Bureau and, when necessary, the Executive Deputy Superintendent with advice on issues related to the life insurance industry and regulatory process;
• Assists in the oversight and management of the daily activities and operations of the Life Insurance Bureau and its over one hundred and twenty full time employees, with responsibilities including oversight of the licensing, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) accreditation, and the examination and regulation of all life insurers and related entities;
• Makes recommendations that are relevant to the issues based on a thorough understanding of the short- and long-range impact;
• Takes a primary role on all regulated entity transactions, including Article 15 transactions, disclaimers of control, mergers, demutualization’s and similar transactions;
• Assists with establishing policies, procedures, guidelines and appropriate supervisory actions relating to the Life Insurance Bureau, including the promulgation of new regulations and laws, as necessary;
• At the request of the Deputy Superintendent, supervises specific units or divisions within the Life Bureau, including the supervision of personnel assigned to such units or divisions;
• Assists in the oversight and management of informational reports, such as the Superintendent’s 60-Day List, as needed;
• Takes a primary role in the management and resolution of public and private retirement plan system examinations and reports for the financial protection of participants and to ensure solvency and lawful operation of systems;
• Presides at or participates in meetings and conferences with insurers, representatives of industry organizations, the NAIC, other governmental agencies and the public on behalf of DFS;
• Ensures that the programs of the Governor and the agency are effectively and expeditiously implemented;
• Acts for and in place of the Deputy Superintendent for the Life Bureau as necessary;
• Provides oversight and management of Life Bureau units, such as the Charitable Annuity and Welfare Fund group, including examinations of special permit holders for the financial protection of participants and to ensure solvency and proper operation of segregated annuity funds; and
• Develops a collaborative working relationship with other divisions within DFS and works on cross-divisional projects and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• At least five years of experience working for a company in the life insurance sector or ten years of experience working in life insurance regulation;
• At least three years of managerial supervision;
• The ideal candidate will be an attorney or will have actuarial and/or accounting experience.

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: $127,507 - $160,911 (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.

Name Brian Tighe

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 November 18, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include Box# (Box ADSL ADS-10216) 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.

Brian Tighe
Box ADSL-ADS-10216
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.


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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.