Executive Director - Department of Financial Regulation - Exempt

State of Vermont
TBD
United States, Vermont, Montpelier
120 State Street (Show on map)
Apr 25, 2025
Overview Come join a dynamic team regulating financial products and services in Vermont! The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) includes the Divisions of Banking, Insurance, Captive Insurance and Securities. As Executive Director, you will work with the Commissioner and leadership team to coordinate our activities across divisions and work across state government to advance the goals and strategy of DFR. Key responsibilities of the position include: Coordination the work of the four Divisions, Business Office, Legal and Policy teams to ensure a unified approach and efficient operations in our regulatory activities, public presence, and strategy. Lead our education and outreach efforts, including coordination of our summer internship programs Supervision of DFRs Communications Project management and leadership on inter-departmental relationships and initiatives Synthesize and leverage data collected to help advance our department mission. The ideal candidate will: Have a strong background in financial sector and/or regulation in the financial sector Have experience bringing complex initiatives across the finish line, leveraging strong organizational skills and a collaborative approach. Strong people leadership and communication skills, with experience in outreach and education of technical subject matter Experience in data analysis, visualization and report writing This is a Montpelier based position. The salary for this position is expected to be between $100,000 and $120,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience. About the Department: DFR supervises the businesses and individuals that offer financial services and products in Vermont. Our Department aims to assure the solvency, liquidity, stability, and efficiency of all such organizations, to assure reasonable and orderly competition, thereby encouraging the development, expansion, and availability of financial services and products advantageous to the public welfare and to maintain close cooperation with other supervisory authorities. DFR supervises in such a way as to protect consumers against unfair and unconscionable practices and to provide consumer education. Who May Apply This position, Executive Director - Department of Financial Regulation - Exempt (Job Requisition #52624), is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Cheryl.Lancaster@vermont.gov. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered. Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting. Minimum Qualifications Five (5) or more years experience in financial services or regulation AND two (2) or more years in a supervisory role. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.