Careers with DFS
General Information
New York State offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package. The Department of Financial Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, Minorities and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. For general information about employment with New York State and how to apply for a Civil Service Examination, visit the Department of Civil Service.
Executive Order #161
On January 11, 2017, Governor Cuomo signed Executive Order 161 entitled Ensuring Pay Equity by State Employers. The Executive Order can be viewed at: Executive Order Link. More information about the Executive Order can be found on the GOER website.
Vacancy Announcements
The vacancy announcements (when available) are in PDF format unless otherwise noted.
| Announcement | Business Unit | Office Location(s) | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Superintendent of Banking | Executive | New York City | May 31, 2019 |
| Office Assistant 2, Grade 9 | Licensing | Albany | May 30, 2019 |
| Secretary 2, Grade 15 | Executive Office | Albany | May 27, 2019 |
| Office Assistant 3 (Calculations), SG-14 | Office of Financial Management | Albany | May 21, 2019 |
| Human Resources Specialist 1, G-18 | Human Resources Management | Albany | May 20, 2019 |
Internships
Various Business Units
Attorney
Our Office of General Counsel employs staff attorneys engaged in evaluating and preparing insurance-related legislation and litigation. The complexities of insurance law have required the development of a specialized staff of attorneys with a thorough knowledge of the law and related statutes. Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree and/or be eligible to take the New York State Bar examination. If you are in your senior year at an accredited law school, you may apply within two months of the date of your anticipated graduation. We consider applications continuously for all levels of the Attorney title series. Appointments are made from the Civil Service "Legal Specialties" eligible list.
- Legal Specialties list (Civil Service Website)
Actuary (Health, Life, Casualty)
- Actuary - Examination Announcements for all Actuary titles (Civil Service Website)