VP, Chief of Staff – Retirement

Voya Financial • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today. Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision. Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage – Profile Summary: The VP, Chief of Staff (CoS) will be a strategic partner, knowledgeable in all aspects of the business and embodying Voya’s culture. This role will report to a senior leader and lead the execution of strategic priorities and business planning. The CoS acts as a trusted advisor and key liaison, facilitating communication and collaboration across the organization. Profile Description: Serve as a strategic partner to the executive team, driving key initiatives and ensuring alignment with organizational goals within the retirement sector. Lead cross-functional projects, facilitate communication between departments, and monitor progress toward objectives . Analyze business data and industry trends to provide actionable recommendations that support decision-making and business growth. Oversee budgeting, fiscal management, and resource allocation for retirement-related projects and operations. Prepare executive-level reports, presentations , and communications for both internal and external stakeholders. Maintain high standards of confidentiality and integrity in all interactions and data handling. Support the execution of organizational priorities and manage special projects as assigned by executive leadership. Stay informed of evolving retirement regulations, industry developments, and emerging technologies. Proven track record of setting organizational strategy and driving strategic initiatives to achieve business objectives .

Requirements

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to evaluate complex situations and recommend effective solutions.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Advanced proficiency in project management tools and financial analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical judgment.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, public policy, or a related field.
• 7+ years in a leadership or managerial role, preferably in a related industry.
• Proven experience analyzing data and making informed recommendations to executive leadership.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Proficiency in project and communication software (MS Office, Teams, OneNote), as well as a solid understanding of budgeting and fiscal management.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience working closely with executive leadership or in a Chief of Staff capacity is highly desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of retirement industry trends, regulations, and best practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to the executive team, driving key initiatives and ensuring alignment with organizational goals within the retirement sector.
• Lead cross-functional projects, facilitate communication between departments, and monitor progress toward objectives
• Analyze business data and industry trends to provide actionable recommendations that support decision-making and business growth.
• Oversee budgeting, fiscal management, and resource allocation for retirement-related projects and operations.
• Prepare executive-level reports, presentations , and communications for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality and integrity in all interactions and data handling.
• Support the execution of organizational priorities and manage special projects as assigned by executive leadership.
• Stay informed of evolving retirement regulations, industry developments, and emerging technologies.
• Proven track record of setting organizational strategy and driving strategic initiatives to achieve business objectives

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive