Corporate Vice President, Strategy Lead

New York Life Insurance Co•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategy Lead will lead strategy development, planning, and execution for New York Life’s Business Solutions business. Business Solutions serves the needs of business owners and their employees through workplace-purchased solutions such as Employee’s Whole Life and group employee benefits. This role will serve as a trusted thought partner to the Head of Business Solutions and the Senior Leadership Team, helping to shape the strategic direction of the business and ensure effective execution of key priorities. The Strategy Lead will play a central role in framing complex business challenges, developing actionable recommendations, and driving alignment across stakeholders to deliver results. Partnering with leaders across product management, operations, sales enablement, distribution, and data & analytics, this individual will help design and implement critical initiatives spanning go-to-market strategy, operating model evolution, customer and agent experience, and business transformation efforts. This role offers exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the long-term direction of a growing business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
5+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field
Experience in life insurance, worksite benefits, or broader financial services strongly preferred
Understanding of insurance distribution models, product economics, and customer segments is a plus
Outstanding analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Executive presence, sound judgment, and a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, high-stakes environments
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive decisions across a matrixed organization
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic insight with executional rigor
Demonstrated ability to develop clear, compelling executive-level communications
FINRA licensed and/or FINRA Associated Person pre-hire fingerprinting

Responsibilities

Lead the development and ongoing refinement of the business’s short- and long-term strategy
Identify and assess growth opportunities in the context of market trends, competitive dynamics, and enterprise priorities
Bring a clear, fact-based point of view to strategic discussions and decision-making
Lead high-impact, cross-functional strategic initiatives tied to key business OKRs and enterprise priorities
Drive initiatives to improve outcomes such as cross-sell, client acquisition, and producer adoption
Partner with enterprise stakeholders to define and advance product and go-to-market strategies for Business Solutions offerings
Translate strategy into actionable plans with measurable outcomes, ensuring alignment from concept through execution
Own and lead the annual strategic planning process, including prioritization of initiatives and resource alignment
Monitor and communicate progress against strategic priorities, recommending adjustments as needed
Develop and deliver materials for senior executive audiences, including SLT and enterprise-level forums
Influence and align senior stakeholders across functions without direct authority to drive enterprise outcomes
Serve as a connector across teams to ensure coordinated execution of strategic priorities
Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance
Provide mentorship and guidance to team members and partners as appropriate
Own and drive end-to-end delivery of complex, high-visibility initiatives
Operate with a holistic, business-oriented mindset, balancing strategic thinking with practical execution
Provide thought leadership in areas such as digital transformation, financial wellness, and growth strategy