Agency Deputy Director, Washington State Department of Financial Institutions

Division of Administration

Salary:  $119,856.00 – $194,772.00 Annually

Recruitment Closes: May 13, 2026

The Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) regulates our state’s financial service providers and protects consumers, and we are looking to fill an executive management position – the Agency Deputy Director.

The DFI’s mission is to protect consumers and advance the financial health of Washington State by providing fair regulation of financial services and educating consumers to make informed financial decisions. Collectively and independently, the Department’s 240 plus employees within its 5 divisions – Administration, Banks, Consumer Services, Credit Unions and Securities – work together to create a stronger economic future and secure financial environment for Washington’s consumers and businesses alike.

The Deputy Director is a high-level leadership position with authority over Division Directors and Program Managers for coordination and implementation of state or agency-wide policy initiatives. The position serves as a member of the agency Executive Management Team in setting strategic direction and developing policies and procedures for the agency. The Deputy Director reports directly to the Agency Director and in the absence of the Director is empowered to perform all duties of the Director except for approval or disapproval of new charters, licenses and branches…

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