Virtual Currency Manager (Director Financial Services Programs 1, SG-31)
Financial Services, Department of · To Be Determined · New York
- Role
- Performance analyst
- Posted
- Jul 17, 2026
- Closes
- Aug 18, 2026
- Salary
- $131,256 to $159,784 Annually, with an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment for positions in the NYC metropolitan area, Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties
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Summary
The Virtual Currency Manager serves as a commissioned examiner for regulated virtual currency entities in the New York State Department of Financial Services' Virtual Currency Unit. The role involves conducting risk-based examinations and monitoring of BitLicense holders, reviewing compliance with financial laws and regulations, supervising examination work, and leading policy development initiatives related to virtual currency regulation. The position requires travel up to 25% within and outside New York State and is based in Albany or New York City.
Key qualifications
- Eleven years of financial services experience with a regulated entity or governmental regulatory entity, including two years at a managerial level
- Practical and technical knowledge of State, federal, and/or international financial services laws, rules, and regulations
- Subject-matter expertise in virtual currency, BSA/AML, OFAC compliance, cybersecurity, or blockchain analytics (preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, computer science, law, or related field (may substitute for four years of experience)
- Ability to travel up to 25% and conduct both desk-based and onsite examinations
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