The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Senior Assistant Deputy Superintendent in the Consumer Examinations Unit. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Assists the Deputy Superintendent of the Consumer Examinations Unit (CEU) in supervising the day-to-day activities of the unit in the performance of its various functions;
• Acts as CEU's Chief of Staff working closely with the Deputy and the management team to accomplish strategic goals while managing and coordinating administrative functions of the unit;
• Supervises CEU's Administrative team;
• Partners with the Deputy to assist with hiring and staffing strategies for CEU;
• Manages hiring of staff including reviewing resumes and participating in interviews as needed;
• Acts as CEU's project manager directing process improvement projects;
• Works with Division management and staff to ensure internal policies are implemented timely and consistently, and ensures that unit staff are provided with appropriate training and resources;
• Leads the development and updating of policies and procedures relating to the activities and operations of CEU;
• Acts as a liaison for a variety of support initiatives and workgroups;
• Assists with special agency-wide initiatives, including as proposed by senior leadership and Superintendent;
• Travel may be required up to 25%; and
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
• At least 13 years of relevant work experience, of which four 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.
• Strong experience with all aspects of the Consumer Examinations Unit.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills; ability to provide feedback diplomatically.
• Strong project management experience.
• Ability to think strategically while executing day-to-day priorities.
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: $156,757 - $197,170 (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 July 23, 2026 to the email address listed below. Please include Box# (Box SADS-DFSP3-10127) 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 SADS-DFSP3-10127
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