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 Director Financial Services Frauds Bureau in the Frauds Bureau within the Consumer Protection and Financial Enforcement Division. Under the supervision of the Director, Financial Services Frauds Bureau, the Assistant Director will perform a variety of duties which will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Assists the Director in formulating and implementing policies and regulations;
• Manages the investigative staff of the Frauds Bureau;
• Directs investigative priorities of the Frauds Bureau, including oversight of the planning and coordination of all investigations;
• Acts as liaison with federal, state and municipal law enforcement agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and New York State Troopers and the New York City Police Department; and participates in meetings of the FBI Health Care Fraud Task Force;
• Works closely with other law enforcement agencies and prosecutors and conducts confidential and high-profile investigations of a highly sensitive nature;
• Acts as liaison with members of the financial services industry; and
• Other duties as assigned.

• Travel may be required up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Designated as a peace officer, a United States citizen, reside in New York State and maintain New York State residency during employment, as well as meet all other requirements related to peace officer status.
• At least thirteen (13) years of experience in law enforcement leading to criminal prosecution with five years of senior level management experience, as well as five years of extensive hands-on experience with the conduct and/or direction of complex investigations.
• Proficient management of undercover operations and utilization of electronic surveillance equipment, skill in providing expert testimony and successful working relationships with various District Attorney's offices.
• Strong leadership and communication skills and the ability to plan and execute strategic initiatives.
• The evaluation of policies for effectiveness, the design and promotion of data collection and creation and/or modification of policies based upon data analysis.
• The establishment of ongoing staff training and development programs for law enforcement or investigative operations.

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 Director Financial Services Frauds Bureau in the Frauds Bureau within the Consumer Protection and Financial Enforcement Division. Under the supervision of the Director, Financial Services Frauds Bureau, the Assistant Director will perform a variety of duties which will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Assists the Director in formulating and implementing policies and regulations;
• Manages the investigative staff of the Frauds Bureau;
• Directs investigative priorities of the Frauds Bureau, including oversight of the planning and coordination of all investigations;
• Acts as liaison with federal, state and municipal law enforcement agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and New York State Troopers and the New York City Police Department; and participates in meetings of the FBI Health Care Fraud Task Force;
• Works closely with other law enforcement agencies and prosecutors and conducts confidential and high-profile investigations of a highly sensitive nature;
• Acts as liaison with members of the financial services industry; and
• Other duties as assigned.

• Travel may be required up to 25%.

Additional Comments Please note that 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 $3,400 annual downstate adjustment.

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 Thomas Hurd

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 Applying To Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than July 3, 2024 to the email address listed below. Please include Vacancy ID in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Thomas Hurd
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.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 473-3130 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.