Senior Tech Policy Advisor to the Superintendent

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

Job summary

The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks an experienced Special Advisor to the Superintendent for Technology Policy in the Executive Division. The role provides strategic counsel on technology regulation and leads priority implementations across regulatory domains.

Responsibilities include guiding AI policy, engaging a broad set of stakeholders, and advancing Responsible AI initiatives, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• At least 14 years of relevant work experience, including five years in financial or technology policy development and regulation; 5 years at the managerial level.
• Master’s degree in public policy, computer science, or business; a law degree or Ph.D. in finance/economics preferred.
• Substantial policy and regulatory experience in data privacy, ML/AI regulation, and algorithmic decision-making.
• Familiarity with DFS’s jurisdiction: banking, non-bank financial services, virtual currency, and insurance.
• Ability to navigate broad policy across regulatory domains and present clear written analyses.

Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert and advisor to the Superintendent on technology regulation, providing policy options.
• Develops capacity to oversee emergent technology, including Artificial Intelligence, and the associated risks.
• Advances goals of encouraging technology innovation while protecting consumers through regulation, guidance, or thought leadership.
• Drives policy development through outreach to think tanks, academics, consumer/industry groups, and regulators.
• Supports implementation of the Responsible AI Safety & Education (RAISE) program and collaboration with DIGIT.
• Drafts policy reports, regulatory proposals, and briefing materials; leads executive briefings.
• Collaborates with staff on ongoing policy and regulation and exploration of new tools.
• Supports development of New York State's Office of Digital Innovation, Governance, Integrity & Trust (DIGIT).
• Travel may be required up to 10%.

Skills

Policy development

Regulatory affairs

Technology policy

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

Master’s degree in public policy, computer science, or business

J.D. or law degree

Ph.D. in finance, economics, or related field

Associate’s degree substitution for experience

Job description

The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks an experienced Special Advisor to the Superintendent for Technology Policy in the Executive Division. The role provides strategic counsel on technology regulation and leads priority implementations across regulatory domains.

Responsibilities include guiding AI policy, engaging a broad set of stakeholders, and advancing Responsible AI initiatives, with travel up to 10%.