The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Director of Actuarial Analysis and Strategy in the Insurance Division, reporting to the Superintendent. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Reviews processes and procedures of actuarial units across the Insurance Division, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Makes recommendations to implement new actuarial techniques and methods in line with industry standards.
• Identifies tools or technology to assist Insurance Division actuaries and works with Operations to procure and onboard these tools.
• Develops a Division-wide staffing strategy for recruitment and retention of actuarial talent and monitors the outsourcing of actuarial projects to consultants.
• Provides technical expertise to actuarial staff as they review policy forms and rate filings.
• At the direction of the Superintendent of the Executive Deputy Superintendent of the Insurance Division, performs special studies, prepares management reports, and provides technical assistance to Department staff.
• Provides actuarial analysis and projections for Executive staff.
Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience in actuarial science.
• At least three years management experience.
• Superior written and oral communication skills, and strong analytical skills.
Appointment Method:
This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. As such, the incumbent of this position would serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.
Salary: $172,787 - $213,995 (salary commensurate with experience)
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: This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class.
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 (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 Applying To Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than October 31, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include Box# (Box DAAS-DFSP3-10129) 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 DAAS-DFSP3-10129
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.