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The date on which the vacancy post was submitted.Date Posted 12/27/24
The last date that applications will be accepted.Applications Due04/25/25
This is the unique identifier for this vacancy.Vacancy ID176343
Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo
The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyFinancial Services, Department of
The job title for the vacancy.TitleData Steward (Director Financial Services Programs 2, SG-33)
The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade33
The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $141509 to $179511 Annually
Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time
This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%
This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri
The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No
If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No
If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes
The county in which the vacancy is located. County To Be Determined
The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Albany- One Commerce Plaza
NYC- One State Street
The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany/NYC
The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY
The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12257
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. 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 Data Stewards in the Banking and Insurance Divisions are an integral part of the data governance program at DFS. They are responsible for working within the Banking/Insurance Divisions and collaborating with the enterprise Data Governance and Management Unit, Technology Bureau, and others, to drive multiple data governance capabilities, including data quality, data cataloging, etc. This role plays a critical part in driving transformation of data, business processes and practices within the Division in alignment with the overall enterprise-wide strategy. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Operationalizes key data governance capabilities and processes;
• Contributes to data governance forums;
• Leads data quality issue remediation and other data quality activities within the Division;
• Builds data quality tooling capabilities (i.e. data quality checks on ingested data), drive adoption of data quality framework and guidelines;
• Develops Divisional data and business glossaries and drives adoption of data cataloguing guidelines and best practices;
• Creates data flow documentation/lineage for key systems;
• Creates trusted (authoritative) datasets and drives implementation of related workflows/approval processes;
• Collaborates with the enterprise Data Governance and Management Unit to drive implementation of data platforms and/or solutions;
• Collaborates with the enterprise Data Governance and Management Unit on decision making processes and facilitates discussions to address conflicting viewpoints with the goal of arriving at mutually satisfactory agreements;
• Contributes to enterprise data governance program’s metrics and reporting, and lead adoption of data governance metrics/reporting within Division;
• Drives progression of Divisional data initiatives and/or projects;
• Serves as subject matter expert (SME) for data and its uses within Division; and
• Other duties as assigned.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
Managerial experience in one or more of the following:
• Data Governance or Data Management, Data Stewardship, Data Analytics, Statistical or actuarial analysis, Data and/or Information Security, Metrics and Reporting, Internal Controls and Process Re-engineering, Financial Risk Management, Project Management
Appointment method: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed below in order to be eligible for appointment.
Non-Competitive: A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, actuarial sciences, auditing, banking, business, business administration, business and technology, commerce, computer information systems, computer science, consumer sciences, criminal justice, cyber security, econometrics, economics, finance, financial administration, health, health administration, information systems, information systems engineering, information technology, internal controls, international or public affairs, law, market analysis, mathematics, public administration, public policy, risk management, statistics, taxation, or technology and eight (8) years of financial services experience with: 1) a regulated entity who has a regional, national and/or international presence; or 2) 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 (3) years of the experience must have been at a managerial level.
Substitutions: A J.D. or a Master's Degree may substitute for one (1) year of specialized experience; and a Ph.D. may substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. 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 $141,509 with periodic increases up to $179,511
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 Status: Contingent 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.
The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Nate Keiper
The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone
The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax (518) 402-5071
Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov
Address
The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street One Commerce Plaza
Suite 301
The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany
The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY
The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12257
Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than April 25, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box DS-DFSP2-10085) 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 DS-DFSP2-10085
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
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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.