Property Underwriting Unit Supervisor, (Director Financial Services Programs 1), SG-31

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Date Posted 11/05/26

Applications Due11/30/26

Vacancy ID228455

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55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleProperty Underwriting Unit Supervisor, (Director Financial Services Programs 1), SG-31

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade31

Bargaining UnitAPSU-Agency Police Services Unit (PBAofNYS)

Salary RangeFrom $137163 to $166974 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

InternshipNo

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 To Be Determined

Street Address Albany - One Commerce Plaza

New York City - One State Street

City Albany or NYC

StateNY

Zip Code12257

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 Property Underwriting Unit Supervisor in the Property Bureau. Under the general direction of the Director Financial Services Programs 2, duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervises and oversees team of 14 examiners reviewing rates and policy forms for all types of Property products including but not limited to homeowners, commercial property, commercial multi-peril, mortgage guaranty, and title insurance;
• Leads meetings with P/C insurer representatives pertaining to pending rate/form filings and for pre-filing meetings regarding complex and innovative policy forms, classifications, and rating methodologies;
• Participates in meetings and conferences with insurers, representatives of industry organizations, other divisions or bureaus of DFS, other states' regulators and other governmental agencies on property insurance-related issues such as availability or affordability of certain types of policies;
• Reviews amendments to the plan of operation of the New York Property Insurance Underwriting Association (NYPIUA) and appointments to the NYPIUA Board;
• Develops a collaborative working relationship with the Bureau's casualty actuarial staff, market analysis and regulatory services and market conduct units;
• Provides advice to supervisors, upper management, and the Office of General Counsel on proposed legislation and regulations;
• Applies knowledge of applicable statutes and regulations pertaining to specialty type commercial insurance products such as title, financial guaranty and fidelity and surety programs;
• Informs upper management of unique problems affecting the industry or consumers;
• Develops, implements and monitors new methods to accomplish the Unit's objectives. Mentors, motivates, and encourages development of subordinates including the review of performance evaluations;
• Prepares memoranda, letters, reports, and other documents on issues of importance to the Department, consumers, or the industry either for own signature or for signature of higher levels in the Bureau or Executive;
• Utilizes fiscal, physical and staff resources to maximize the effective achievement of the Bureau's goals and objectives;
• Uses available technological resources appropriately; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Appointment Method:

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

Non-Competitive: Eleven years of financial services experience with EITHER a regulated entity who has a regional, national, and/or international presence; OR a governmental regulatory entity. This experience must include practical and technical knowledge about State, federal and/or international financial services laws, rules and regulations. Two years of the experience must have been at a managerial level.

Substitutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

Qualifying professional financial services experience is defined to include, but may not be limited to related experience gained with public accounting/auditing firms; cyber security and intrusion detection/mitigation firms; law firms, lobbying firms and consulting firms/companies; risk assessment, asset hedging and loss control firms; commodities markets, virtual currency and credit scoring; currency markets/exchanges, bond markets, stock markets and money markets; hedge funds, mutual funds, investment houses and rating firms; business valuation, stock valuation, and cash management; wealth management, wealth portfolio, and trust companies/corporations; firms with a nexus to corporate mergers, acquisitions, management and accounting; mortgage backed securities, swaps and swap valuation; underwriting, policyholder services and claims services; workers' compensation, income protection plans, gap insurance and liability coverage; property/casualty insurance, life insurance and health insurance; retirement/savings plans such as social security, pension plans, Roth IRA, 527 Plans, 401(k) Plans, 403(b) Plans, annuities and related income tax savings vehicles; fair lending practices and urban analysis; public finance/financial management and taxation, central bank, tax, tariff and trade; and monetary policy, monetary reform and investment theory.

Additional Comments 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 $137,163 with periodic increases up to $166,974

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 $4,150 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.

Name Nate Keiper

Telephone

Fax

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 November 30, 2026 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box UUS-DFSP1-21008) 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 UUS-DFSP1-21008

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.

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