Corporate Development & Strategy, CVP

New York Life Insurance Company

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 147,500 - 211,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Leave programs
Adoption assistance
Student loan repayment programs

Job summary

A major insurance firm is seeking a strategic leader to join its Corporate Development and Strategy team in New York. You will frame complex business challenges and collaborate with senior leaders to drive execution of key initiatives. Ideal candidates have an MBA and extensive management consulting experience, along with outstanding analytical and communication skills. This hybrid role includes office days and offers a competitive salary range of $147,500 to $211,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in a top-tier management consulting firm.
  • Experience in financial services preferred, insurance expertise is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Frame and assess complex business problems.
  • Support strategic planning processes and portfolio reviews.
  • Lead execution of key enterprise initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking
Analytical abilities
Communication skills
Project management
Collaborative work style

Education

Bachelor's degree
MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Digital Transformation practices
Agile methodologies
Cloud Computing/SaaS

Job description

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Our New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 175 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. Here you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring organization with a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities. You will be part of an inclusive team guided by our belief to always be there for each other–providing the support and flexibility to grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others.

We are committed to investing in you accordingly.

This position is hybrid - Tuesday - Thursday in the New York Office and Monday and Friday work from home.

Business Overview

The Corporate Development and Strategy team works closely with the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team to help define & articulate business strategy and support oversight and execution of key enterprise strategic initiatives and other large/complex programs. This team works closely with Finance, Technology and other key stakeholders to drive the annual planning process. The team also supports key decision‑making forums and senior executive/Board meetings.

The team partners with Senior Leaders in the various business and functional areas to support development and execution of strategic initiatives within those areas.

Role Overview

The team’s role typically includes framing and assessing complex business problems, developing recommendations, partnering with line managers to drive execution, facilitating governance and communication processes, and playing a key role in informing and influencing decision making.

The Corporate Development and Strategy team comprises high performing individuals with strong academic credentials and professional experiences with backgrounds in management consulting & industry.

What You’ll Do
Thought Leadership & Advisory
  • Frame and assess complex problems
  • Assess areas of opportunity, in line with overall vision and strategy
  • Develop pragmatic solutions to key strategic and operational issues
  • Develop & present recommendations to senior leadership
  • Play a key role in informing and influencing senior management decision making
Strategic Planning Office & Executive Communication
  • Support strategic planning processes, including interdependencies between key business, technology and financial planning processes
  • Facilitate structured reviews of the enterprise portfolio of strategic initiatives & implications (e.g., budget considerations, resource allocation, etc.)
  • Support agenda and materials development for senior executive audiences & meetings e.g., Board Meetings, Executive Offsites, etc.
Project Leadership
  • Approach projects holistically, owning and driving end-to-end delivery of solutions
  • Lead execution of key enterprise initiatives by forming collaborative partnerships with colleagues across businesses and functional areas
  • Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise in relevant areas (e.g., Digital Transformation, Robotics, Risk and Compliance, etc.)
  • Manage enterprise governance and communication processes
What You’ll Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
  • 5+ years in a top‑tier management consulting firm
  • Outstanding critical thinking, analytical and quantitative abilities
  • Strong communication skills including experience in developing C‑suite presentations
  • Experience in financial services preferred, insurance expertise is a plus
  • Experience in structuring & delivering technology strategy projects and a broad understanding of current technology practices (Agile, Cloud Computing/SaaS, Enterprise Data Management, etc.) & emerging trends (Robotics/AI, InsurTech, etc.) is desired
  • Collaborative work style / leadership presence with ability to effectively interact with & earn trust of peers and senior management across the organization
  • Project and process management skills, including proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Executive presence; self‑starter with a keen sense of ownership and commitment to the work, and a passion to deliver results

We are looking for outstanding individuals with excellent intellectual & analytical capabilities, pragmatic problem‐solving skills, strong communications & influencing capabilities, a robust strategy & change management toolkit and a passion to effect change across the organization at the most senior levels.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $147,500-$211,000

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We’re proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.

Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients’ and employees’ needs.

Job Requisition ID: 91769

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