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.TitleVirtual Currency Senior Analyst (Financial Services Specialist 2 (Compliance), SG-23)

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade23

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 $86681 to $109650 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

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

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 37.50

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 8 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 6 PM

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? No

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 Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Virtual Currency Senior Analyst, SG-23, in the Virtual Currency Unit within the Research & Innovation Division. The Virtual Currency Senior Analyst serves as a specialist for regulated Virtual Currency entities, including companies holding licenses to engage in virtual currency business activities (“BitLicenses”). The successful candidate must be available to travel within and outside of New York State.

Duties will include, but not be limited to, some or all of the following:

• Maintains a thorough understanding of the business models of assigned Licensees and identifies and assesses relevant current and emerging risks;
• Conducts risk-based assessments of applicants’ and Licensees’ governance, compliance, and internal audit controls; BSA/AML program; operational, regulatory and legal risks and controls; risk management program; financial condition; etc; and presenting written recommendations for supervisory actions;
• Leads periodic meetings, ad hoc supervisory engagements and some examinations (e.g. desk-based and onsite exams, horizontal thematic reviews) of less complex BitLicensees, Virtual Currency Trust Company charters, and other DFS-regulated Virtual Currency entities, for compliance with relevant laws, regulations, guidance, and supervisory expectations;
• Supports the licensing reviews and supervision examinations of complex BitLicensees, Virtual Currency Trust Company charters, and other DFS-regulated Virtual Currency entities, for compliance with relevant laws, regulations, guidance, and supervisory expectations;
• Meets with Licensees’ management to receive periodic business updates, discusses examination scope, requests information and materials needed for supervision and examination, and maintains an understanding of the institution's operations and the scale and scope of its business;
• Writes or assists in the drafting of comprehensive Reports of Examination (ROE);
• Writes internal memoranda regarding supervisory recommendations and program improvements;
• Supports the development of, and enhancements to, internal supervisory policy views and policies and procedures documentation related to the supervisory process, such as examination manuals and internal best-practice guides for Limited Purpose Trusts and BitLicensees;
• Researches and remains up-to-date on emerging risks and industry best practices as well as regulatory best practices, including skills involving blockchain monitoring/analytics, transaction sampling and monitoring model validation, and sanctions screening systems; the verification of claimed virtual currency holdings; validation of stablecoin backing assets; and the auditing of the self-certification of coin listings by regulated companies;
• Communicates with and presents to senior and executive management, both orally and in written memoranda.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will have knowledge of Virtual Currency and relevant business models, as well as experience in one or more of the following:

• Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-money Laundering (BSA/AML), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and related laws, regulations, and best practices;
• Cybersecurity laws, regulations, and issues;
• Governance / internal controls;
• Financial analysis;
• Accounting; and
• The use of blockchain analytics software.

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 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 three (3) years of specialized experience in one of the following:

• Evaluating the adequacy of board and management oversight of 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.

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 $86,681 with periodic increases up to $109,650.

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: 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 Kara Waters

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 June 27, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box VCSA-FSS2C-10421) 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 VCSA-FSS2C-10438
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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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.