Corporate Vice President, Business Planning and Strategy

New York Life•Tampa, FL

47d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Planning and Strategy team works closely with the Head of NYL Direct and the Senior Leadership Team to help define & articulate business strategy, 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 role 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. We are looking for a high performing individual 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 management consulting, corporate strategy, or closely related role
Outstanding critical thinking, analytical and quantitative abilities
Strong communication skills including experience in developing C-suite presentations
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services preferred, insurance expertise is a plus

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
Identify, evaluate, and shape new growth opportunities that align with enterprise priorities and Direct's long-term vision
Drive the development of business cases, strategic assessments, and execution of roadmaps for new initiatives
Serve as a connector between internal capabilities and external trends, unlocking areas of innovation and competitive advantage
Maintain a continuous pulse on market trends, disruptive forces, competitor activity, and emerging technologies
Proactively surface insights and potential implications for Direct's business, helping leadership anticipate and adapt
Engage with internal and external partners, advisors, and thought leaders to stay ahead of key industry developments
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.)
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

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.

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