Deputy Director, Artificial Intelligence Safety & Education; RAISE; Special Assist

Deputy Director for Responsible AI Safety & Education (RAISE)

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.

• Lead implementation of Article 44‑B of the General Business Law, including requirements related to transparency, reporting, and disclosure; coordinate review of filed reports and disclosures; engage with other governmental authorities; and prepare annual reports.
• Manage a team of AI experts, analysts, project managers, and other staff responsible for implementing Article 44‑B.
• Coordinate with information technology services to oversee the development and maintenance of technology systems necessary to implement Article 44‑B.
• Serve as the subject matter expert regarding Article 44‑B and brief the Superintendent on related matters as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant work experience including 3 years in roles involving technology.
• At least 3 years of managerial supervision with a demonstrated ability to supervise large teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of artificial intelligence systems.
• Experience designing or implementing programs, including by defining processes and coordinating across teams.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and management skills.

—

This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. As such, the incumbent would serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

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.

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.