Corporate Development & Strategy, CVP

New York Life Insurance Co•New York, NY

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly. This position is hybrid - Tuesday - Thursday in the New York Office and Monday and Friday work from home. 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. 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.

Requirements

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
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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.
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