Corporate Vice President, Senior Marketing Strategist

New York Life•New York, NY

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Vice President, Senior Marketing Strategist to join New York Life. This role sits within our Experience and Digital Marketing organization which is responsible for Brand, Marketing, Content and Experiences for the enterprise. In this role, we’re looking for someone who can shape how New York Life evolves its brand, marketing and end-to-end customer experiences. The right individual will have to be a seasoned go-to-market strategist who can serve as a thought leader to our leadership in order to define priorities, evaluate opportunities, lead strategic initiatives and drive enterprise-level strategic decisions. This role blends strategy consulting rigor with a strong understanding of modern marketing and experience ecosystems—from brand and content to personalization and customer journeys.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, marketing strategy, corporate strategy, or a similar strategic role
Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience working on marketing, brand, customer experience, or go-to-market strategy
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with a structured approach to ambiguity
Strong executive communication (written and verbal) and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence senior leaders and operate effectively in a matrixed organization
Strong understanding of customer journeys, modern marketing and experience trends
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the financial services sector, including banking, investments, insurance, or related areas is preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and scope high-priority initiatives aligned to the business strategy agenda
Lead cross-functional teams to develop hypotheses, conduct analyses, and deliver strategic recommendations
Build business cases that evaluate financial, operational, and customer impact
Drive alignment across stakeholders and support execution of key initiatives
Own end-to-end delivery of select high-impact initiatives, from concept through implementation.
Frame and assess complex, ambiguous problems across marketing, brand, and customer experience
Develop clear strategic perspectives on growth, differentiation, and customer engagement
Integrate customer, market, and competitive insights into actionable strategic choices
Identify and evaluate emerging trends (e.g., AI, personalization, evolving distribution models) and translate them into business implications
Provide structured recommendations and influence decision-making at the senior leadership level.
Develop clear, compelling materials for executive audiences (e.g., CMO’s board updates, Executive Management Committee updates)
Structure decisions by outlining options, trade-offs, and recommendations
Partner across Experience & Digital Marketing, Value Streams and other business functions to ensure strategies are cohesive and actionable
Act as a connector across functions to align priorities and drive enterprise impact.