The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Deputy Superintendent for Consumer Examination Unit in the Consumer Examination Unit. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Manages and advises on legal matters arising out of Department consumer protection supervision, including advising on potential violations of laws and regulations, licensing applicants, drafting original examination materials, and resolving change of control requests;
• Researches and advises on legal issues arising out of Consumer Compliance & Fair Lending examinations, Community Reinvestment Act evaluations, and student loan servicer examinations;
• Reviews reports on examination;
• Recommends and executes policy priorities;
• Drafts and implements regulations and legislation affecting the Department;
• Drafts DFS comments on proposed federal regulations;
• Conducts statistical analysis of mortgage lending for Department redlining investigation;
• Trains Department examiners; and
• Supervises summer Consumer Examinations legal interns, and
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
• At least 11 years of relevant work experience, of which two years of experience must have been at a managerial level.
o Substitutions: Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for seven years of specialized 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 Kara Waters
Telephone
Email Address
[email protected]
Address
Street One Commerce Plaza
Suite 301
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 August 27, 2026 to the email address listed below. Please include Box# (Box ADSCEU-ADS-10211) 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 ADSCEU-ADS-10211
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12257
Email:
[email protected]
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