Data Analysis Specialist (Financial Services Specialist 1 (Compliance), SG-18) Position Available In Albany, New York

Data Analysis Specialist (Financial Services Specialist 1 (Compliance), SG-18)

Location:

Albany or New York City Business Unit:

Economic Research Negotiating Unit:

Professional, Scientific and Technical (PEF) Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.

Salary:

The starting salary for this position is $66,951 with periodic increases up to $85,138. 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. 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 (DFS) is seeking candidates for the position of Data Analysis Specialist in the Economic Research Unit within the Research and Innovation Division. This role will analyze data to support Division initiatives and will work across all Divisions to accomplish required economic reporting and ad hoc analysis. Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Assists in research, evaluation, and analytical studies relating to various financial factors;
• Reviews and monitors quality of data submissions by entities, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and recommends relevant actions to management;
• Reviews financial reports from supervised entities;
• Creates data analytics and visuals for internal and external reporting and supervision;
• Participates in designing and preparing periodic reports in innovation policy and economic research;
• Maintains database integrity by entering, verifying, and backing up data in coordination with supervisors and management; and
• Other duties as assigned. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with large datasets; including importing, merging data, and validation.
• Proficient with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Proficient with Excel.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.

Appointment method:

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed below in order to be eligible for appointment.

Non-Competitive:

Non Competitive:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Auditing, Business, Business Administration, Business and Technology, Commerce, Consumer Sciences, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Economics, Econometrics, Finance, Information Systems, Information System Engineering, Internal Controls, Health, Health Administration, Law, Mathematics, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Health, or Public Policy and two (2) years of specialized experience in one of the following:

• Evaluating the adequacy of board and management oversight of the financial institutions’ compliance programs.
• Reviewing lending, deposit, insurance and other transactions to determine compliance with Financial Service’s applicable laws/regulations.
• Identifying financial institutions’ potentially unfair, deceptive, abusive or discriminatory acts or practices.
• Reviewing financial institution programs, policies and procedures for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluating financial costs for the failure of financial services entities to adhere or comply with New York State, federal, or other states financial services laws.

A Master’s Degree in one (1) of the related fields or a J.D. may substitute for one (1) year of specialized experience. A Ph.D. in one (1) of the related fields may substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience.

To Apply:

Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than June 30, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box

DAS-FSS1C-10395

) 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

DAS-FSS1C-10395

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.