C. E. A. Deputy Commissioner, Digital Financial Assets Law Division

Deputy Commissioner, Digital Financial Assets Law Division The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) is seeking a Deputy Commissioner, Digital Financial Assets Law Division (CEA Level B) to join our leadership team! This Division oversees regulatory compliance over digital financial assets (also known as cryptocurrency or crypto assets), provides consumer and investor protection, and fosters innovation in the digital financial assets sector. Key functions include reviewing, approving, and declining DFAL license applications, supervising existing DFAL licensees, working with the DFPI Legal Division on developing and enforcing regulations, and conducting research on emerging trends. Under the general direction of the Senior Deputy Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) is responsible for the formulation, operation, and evaluation of program policies for the DFPI. This includes planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and reviewing professional program staff working on the implementation of the DFAL. The Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL) Division is dedicated to overseeing AB 39 and SB 401, collectively known as the Digital Financial Assets Law. Consider a rewarding career as a CEA with the DFPI to help us build and promote outstanding leadership and a highly engaged, collaborative workforce. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. This job requires reporting on site, however, telework may be available once established. Will consider all DFPI office locations headquartered in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Sacramento Location: The Sacramento office is in the new state-of-the-art May Lee State Office Complex in Sacramento's River District, conveniently located next to Light Rail. On site parking available for a fee. San Francisco Location: The San Francisco office is located in the heart of the financial district within walking distance to BART and restaurants. Parking available for a fee. Los Angeles Location: The Los Angeles office is located in the heart of the downtown financial district within walking distance to restaurants, transit, and multiple parking options available for a fee. San Diego Location: The San Diego office is located in the heart of Mission Valley, within walking distance to many shops and restaurants. Parking options available for a fee. Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each full-time employee shall receive a reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range included in the job advertisement does not reflect the reduction in pay. Employees will receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 per month. This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below. The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) is a forward-thinking regulatory agency dedicated to protecting consumers, promoting financial transparency, and supporting innovation in California's financial services sector. DFPI's work directly impacts millions of Californians and plays a vital role in maintaining confidence in the state's financial systems. DFPI provides protection to consumers and services to businesses engaged in financial transactions. The Department regulates a variety of financial services, products and professionals. The Department oversees the operations of state licensed or registered financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, money transmitters, nonbank lenders, digital financial asset and other financial technology companies, and others. Additionally, the Department licenses and regulates a variety of financial businesses, including securities brokers and dealers, investment advisers, deferred deposit (commonly known as payday loans) and certain fiduciaries and lenders. The Department regulates the offer and sale of securities, franchises and off-exchange commodities. For the complete list, visit the Department's Licensees page. Department Website: https://dfpi.ca.gov/Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 12/7/2026 Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California. Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Financial Protection and Innovation N/A Attn: M. Mendoza Human Resources Office 651 Bannon St Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95811 Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Financial Protection and Innovation N/A Attn: M. Mendoza Human Resources Office 651 Bannon St Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95811 SE Tower 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMThe following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is required and must be included. Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be included with your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. The SOQ serves as the examination for this position and will be the only basis for determining your final score and rank on the eligible list. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the SOQ. Please refer to the "Examination Information" section below for specific requirements. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.