Financial Services Specialist 2 (Urban Analyst), SG-23

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Date Posted 04/29/26

Applications Due05/13/26

Vacancy ID215091

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AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleFinancial Services Specialist 2 (Urban Analyst), SG-23

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address One State Street

City New York City

StateNY

Zip Code10004

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 (DFS) is seeking candidates for the position of Financial Services Specialist 2 (Urban Analyst) in the Community Development Unit of the Consumer Examination Unit (CEU). Duties will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Reviews and processes branch openings, closings, and relocation applications;
• Creates maps associated with bank applications;
• Communicates with the CRA and Consumer Compliance and Fair Lending Teams when reviewing bank applications for consumer impact;
• Maintains the Banking Development District (BDD) outcomes database;
• Assists in developing annual BDD performance data document;
• Assists in maintaining application tracking tables;
• Assists in gathering socio-economic data related to BDD inquiries;
• Researches and maintains community contacts database for CRA examinations' community contact interviews;
• Researches and analyzes community demographics and the financial services need of consumers and small business;
• Develops public information material and help arrange Department conferences, presentations and meetings with industry, community groups and other government agencies;
• Participates in CDU meetings internally and externally with financial institutions and community contacts;
• Analyzes and processes applications for the establishment of new branches of domestic banking institutions as well as the relocation of existing offices of all banking institutions.
• Ensures applications are complete and conform with statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Prepares the CRA evaluation of branch closings and community impact statements;
• Provides technical assistance to industry, the public and other organized groups;
• Conducts research in support of other related activities; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in data analytical tools such as: MS Access, MS Excel, MapInfo, ARC GIS
• Knowledge of Consumer Reinvestment Act regulations and examination requirements
• Demonstrated strong writing, analytical and communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate technical and non-technical information to a variety of audiences

Appointment Method:

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

Non-Competitive: Seven (7) years of specialized experience in one (1) of the following:

• Research, planning, administration, or analyzing community preservation and economic development programs focusing on the preservation, revitalization, and development of low-to-moderate income areas.

Substitutions: an associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelors degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; masters degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for seven years of specialized 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 $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: Permanent

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Brian Tighe

Telephone

Fax (518) 402-5071

Email Address NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza

Suite 301

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12257

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than May 13, 2026 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box FSS2UA-07401) 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.

Brian Tighe

Box FSS2UA-07401

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.

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