New York State Department of Financial Services · 14 hours ago
Assistant Deputy Superintendent for Examinations (Director Financial Services Programs 3, NS)
Albany, New York Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$173K/yr - $214K/yr
10+ years expThe New York State Department of Financial Services is seeking to build an equitable financial system, and they are looking for an Assistant Deputy Superintendent for Examinations in the Life Insurance Bureau. This role involves advising on financial examinations, overseeing market activities, and managing the Life Bureau's operations and staff.
Non ProfitGovernmentFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Advises the Superintendent, Executive Deputy Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent on Financial Examinations, Market Analysis, Reinsurance, Enforcement and Staffing
Represents the Department of Financial Services in meetings with other agencies, the NAIC, industry representatives, the Legislature, Governor’s Office, other state and federal regulators, and the public
Exercises technical and administrative authority over the Life Bureau in regulatory, administrative and personnel matters
Monitors the financial solvency of the life industry through the establishment of financial standards and timely financial examinations
Manages and oversees the review of reinsurance agreements
Oversees the regulation of life insurer market activities including the establishment of market standards, periodic market conduct examinations, analysis of market data, and the review and resolution of consumer complaints
Briefs and advises the Deputy Superintendent for Life and the Executive Deputy Superintendent for Life and the Executive Deputy Superintendent for Insurance and other executive staff, on a wide range of supervisory, regulatory, legislative, policy, enforcement, which includes the negotiation and execution of consent orders and other matters related to the Life Bureau, including major Insurance Division initiatives
Assists in the oversight and management of the activities and operations of the Life Bureau, including establishing goals and priorities, training and developing staff, monitoring performance, coordinating units, and ensuring that the Bureau’s objectives and priorities are met
Works closely with staff in other Divisions of DFS, including the General Counsel’s Office, Climate Division, Cyber Division, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Division, Legislative Affairs, and others, on life insurance-related decisions, regulations, laws, enforcement matters, projects, and initiatives
Leads or participates in meetings and conferences and generally interact with regulated entities or their representatives, industry organizations, the NAIC, other governmental agencies, and the public on life insurance-related matters; Reviews Decision Memos and Briefing Memos that are prepared for the Superintendent; and
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of relevant work experience including 5 years in the insurance or financial services industry
At least 5 years of managerial supervision with a demonstrated ability to supervise large teams
General familiarity with insurance regulation and New York Insurance Law
Superior written and oral communication skills and strong analytical skills
Strong intellectual, analytical and management skills
Benefits
$4,000 annual downstate adjustment
Company
New York State Department of Financial Services
NYSDFS regualtes financial services and products in the New York state.
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