Innovation Policy Director (Director Financial Services Programs 2, SG-33)

Duties

• Advise Deputy Superintendent of Innovation Policy on topics at the intersection of emerging technology and financial markets.
• Oversee multiple policy projects at a given time.
• Lead documentary research, qualitative interviews and other non-documentary research; and, with the assistance of data specialist staff, quantitative research, to inform policy decisions by DFS.
• Lead policy development and analysis projects to arrive at recommendations for DFS action, such as the issuance of guidance, the promulgation of new or amended regulations, or the proposal of advocacy for new or amended legislation.
• Oversee the creation of policy documents, such as proposed legislation, proposed regulations, and/or proposed guidance.
• Oversee the creation of educational or outreach documents, such as white papers, public reports, and Op-Eds.
• Participate as a senior practitioner in any of the above activities.
• Represent the Innovation Policy Unit in engagement with other DFS business units concerning policy questions, policy needs, policy analysis, or the effectuation of policy recommendations.
• Plan, manage, and participate in meetings, panel discussions, round-table discussions, advisory board meetings, and other external engagements to gather or disseminate information relevant to financial-services policy-making.
• In consultation/coordination with others in the Innovation Policy Unit’s leadership, work to set DFS’s policy agenda, including by participating actively in periodic planning of policy projects to be pursued by the unit.
• Support the development and maintenance of partnerships with internal and external persons and entities related to policy topics.
• Provide briefings and status updates to others in leadership, including executive staff.
• Work on other projects as needed, both in the Research and Innovation Division and outside the Division, as warranted.
• Maintain awareness of news and other information sources relevant to policy analysis concerning financial services, and pursue educational opportunities relevant to policy-making.

Minimum Qualifications

• Twelve years of financial services experience with EITHER a regulated entity who has a regional, national, and/or international presence; OR a governmental regulatory entity. This experience must include practical and technical knowledge about State, federal and/or international financial services laws, rules and regulations. Three years of the experience must have been at a managerial level.
• An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

Additional Comments

Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.

Salary: The starting salary for this position is $145,754 with periodic increases up to $176,123

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: Permanent

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.

Email Address: NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov

Address: Suite 301

Notes on Applying: 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 the Box # (Box IPD-DFSP2-10093) 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.

Nate Keiper
Box IPD-DFSP2-10093
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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