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DFS is seeking candidates of varying experience and skill levels for various actuarial positions in the Life and Health Bureaus. The Life and Health Bureaus are responsible for the supervision and regulation of the entire life and health insurance industries in New York State and does so by establishing standards for financial solvency, market conduct and corporate oversight and produces regulations, while monitoring the compliance of regulated entities with such standards. As an Actuary in the NYS Department of Financial Services, you will supervise, review, or assist in the review of actuarial issues related to pricing, solvency, and market conduct of life and health insurers conducting business in New York State. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: • Performs difficult actuarial duties requiring extensive knowledge in actuarial theory and its practical application to life and health policy from construction and values; • Reviews rating of individual and group policy forms; • Evaluates reserve strengthening and de-strengthening proposals submitted by insurers; • Reviews community rate adjustment applications for HMOs and health insurers; analyzes trends and drivers; • Analyzes proposed new products and contracts; • Investigates and makes recommendations on difficult actuarial problems in valuations, field examinations, dividend methods, and related issues; and • Supervises actuarial staff. Minimum Qualifications Appointment method: Minimum Qualifications: On or before the date of filing your application, you must have all of the following: ? A bachelor's degree or higher; AND ? Successful completion of the Society of Actuaries examinations MLC, MFE, and two additional examinations; AND ? Four years of actuarial experience in one or more of the following activities: 1. actuarial or statistical work for operating units or management; 2. governmental regulatory actuarial functions; 3. governmental or private pension actuarial functions; OR 4. performing actuarial computations for reserves, premium rates, and/or policy forms. NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply (see minimum qualifications above). At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making permanent non-competitive appointments. At a future date (within one year of appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Sections 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Information regarding transfer eligibility may be available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at http://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/. Please Note that under Civil Service Law, an employee cannot have two consecutive upward 70.1 or 52.6 transfers without an intervening eligible list appointment if such transfers would exceed two salary grades. Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits. Salary: $117,592 - $144,422 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 $4,150 annual downstate adjustment. Appointment Status: Permanent & Contingent Permanent Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Christopher Barr Telephone Email Address human-resources@dfs.ny.gov 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, letter of interest and an unofficial copy of their transcripts including undergraduate, SOA, and/or CAS no later than December 16, 2026 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box PRACTLFE25) 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. Christopher Barr Box PRACTLFE26 New York State Department of Financial Services Office of Human Resources Management One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301 Albany, NY 12257 Email: human-resources@dfs.ny.gov Fax: (518) 402-5071 All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview. 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