Deputy Superintendent for Cybersecurity Law & Policy (Director Financial Services Programs 3, NS)

New York State Department of Financial Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 181,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks a Deputy Superintendent for Cybersecurity Law & Policy to lead the Division’s unit and drive policy initiatives aligned with Part 500.

Under the Executive Deputy Superintendent, you will manage attorneys, develop guidance, and coordinate with counsel while advancing education and enforcement efforts within DFS. Appointment is exempt and salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Admission to a state bar, in good standing, for at least 14 years, and admission to the NYS bar within one year.
• At least 8 years of specialized experience in cybersecurity/privacy law, regulatory compliance, or investigations/enforcement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write clearly on complex issues.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and information technology concepts.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages a team of attorneys and staff in the Cybersecurity Law and Policy Unit.
• Leads policy initiatives to promote compliance with Part 500.
• Drafts and contributes to cybersecurity guidance, alerts, and advisories for DFS entities.
• Facilitates external seminars and speaking engagements with trade associations and stakeholders on Part 500 and DFS work.
• Oversees legal research and analysis related to legal and policy recommendations.
• Assists with cybersecurity-related investigations, enforcement actions, and drafting/negotiating agreements with regulated entities.
• Oversees revisions to Part 500 and the regulatory amendment process.
• Develops and maintains policies for the Cybersecurity Law & Policy Unit and Division.
• Coordinates with the Office of General Counsel and other Department staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cybersecurity Law

Regulatory compliance

Investigations & enforcement

Written communication

Legal writing

Cybersecurity/IT knowledge

Job 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.

Description

Under the direction of the agency’s Executive Deputy Superintendent for Cybersecurity, the Deputy Superintendent for Cybersecurity Law & Policy will provide expertise and leadership in support of the Department’s mission to protect consumers and industry by leading the Division’s Cybersecurity Law & Policy Unit of DFS’s Cybersecurity Division.

Duties

• Leads and manages a team of attorneys and staff in the Cybersecurity Law and Policy Unit;
• Leads the development and implementation of policy initiatives to promote compliance with Part 500;
• Drafts and contributes to cybersecurity guidance, alerts, and advisories for DFS-related entities;
• Facilitates external educational seminars and other speaking engagements with trade associations and other stakeholders regarding Part 500, the Cybersecurity Division, and the work of the Department;
• Oversees and performs legal research and analysis related to legal and policy recommendations;
• Assists with and participates in, as needed, cybersecurity-related incident investigations, enforcement actions, and drafting and negotiating agreements with regulated entities;
• Oversees revisions to Part 500 and the regulatory amendment process, as needed;
• Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures for the Cybersecurity Law & Policy Unit and the Cybersecurity Division;
• Coordinates with the Department’s Office of General Counsel and other Department staff; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Admission to a state bar, in good standing, for at least 14 years, and admission to the New York State bar within one (1) year of selection for this position.
• At least 8 years of specialized experience in one or more of the following fields:
• Cybersecurity and/or Privacy Law
• Regulatory compliance, and/or
• Investigations and regulatory enforcement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write clearly on complex issues.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and information technology concepts.

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: $180,562 - $223,625 (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.