Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Leads communications strategy across DFS, inclusive of executive communications, crisis communications, employee engagement, regulated entity engagement, and media relations; Responsible for the Department's brand identity, ensuring all design materials and content follow brand guidelines and the Department's established voice; Responsible for developing a message framework in coordination with the Superintendent and Senior Advisors, aligned to the Department's strategic priorities, filtering all messaging, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and written communications through the framework; Acts as the primary liaison for the Superintendent's executive communications strategy, including speaking engagements, media relations, and engagement with all stakeholders; Manages the Division's operations and budget, overseeing a team of 10+ people in New York City and Albany. Under the general direction of the Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), the Executive Deputy Superintendent of External Affairs & Strategy is responsible for leading internal and external Department communications, stakeholder engagement, and plans, directs and coordinates DFS communication and media operations.