New York Life Insurance Company · 2 months ago
Corporate Vice President, Strategic Initiatives Lead - Retail Annuities
New York,New York,United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$180K/yr - $230K/yr
7+ years expNew York Life Insurance Company is a Fortune 100 mutual company with a 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity. The Corporate Vice President of Strategic Initiatives will lead high-impact initiatives for the Retail Annuities business, providing strategic insights and collaborating across functions to drive long-term growth and operational effectiveness.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Lead or co-lead Retail Annuities initiatives such as new business model assessments, product or distribution strategy design, digital enablement programs, and operating model transformations
Structure, manage, and deliver complex, cross-functional projects with clear ownership, timelines, and measurable outcomes
Prepare high-quality executive materials and presentations to communicate recommendations, progress, and impact to senior stakeholders
Partner with RA leadership and the Strategy team to shape and evolve the business’s long-term strategic direction in alignment with enterprise priorities
Conduct analyses and synthesize insights on market dynamics, competitive positioning, distribution trends, and product opportunities to inform strategic decision-making
Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders, bringing analytical rigor, structured thinking, and a forward-looking perspective to key strategic questions
Partner with key business functions (e.g., Product, Distribution, Operations, Marketing) to align and integrate strategic priorities
Build strong relationships across teams to ensure coordinated execution and alignment on strategic outcomes
Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to business leaders to inform critical decisions that impact growth, profitability, and operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate development, or business transformation, ideally within financial services or insurance
Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives or business transformations from concept through execution
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex issues and synthesize insights into clear, actionable recommendations
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
Strong business judgment, strategic curiosity, and ability to thrive in a dynamic, matrixed environment
Strategic and forward-thinking mindset with a strong bias for execution
Highly collaborative and relationship-oriented leader
Comfortable operating with ambiguity and driving clarity in complex situations
Strong sense of accountability, ownership, and follow-through
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
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Company
New York Life Insurance Company
For over 180 years, we’ve helped turn your biggest dreams into milestones that last a lifetime.
10001+ employees
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