New York Life Insurance Co

Corporate Vice President, Compensation Modeling & AI

New York Life Insurance Co$119K — $165K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science.
  • 8-12 years of experience in compensation strategy or predictive analytics.
  • Proven track record in developing complex financial or behavioral models.
  • Strong understanding of incentive compensation and sales performance.
  • Advanced analytical skills using statistical modeling and scenario analysis.
  • Experience with AI and machine learning applications in business modeling.
  • Proficient in Excel and programming languages like Python, R, or SQL.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and analytical modeling of field compensation plans.
  • Develop predictive compensation models to assess financial and behavioral impacts.
  • Apply actuarial and statistical methods to optimize compensation strategies.
  • Build simulation models for compensation changes across varying scenarios.
  • Translate complex business issues into actionable quantitative insights.
  • Collaborate on effective implementation of designs within Varicent platform.
  • Evaluate new AI capabilities to enhance compensation processes and forecasting.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including unique workforce offerings.
  • Leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment support.
  • Continuous refinement of benefits based on employee feedback.
Full Job Description
Job Requisition ID: 94370

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Role Overview:

The Corporate Vice President is a strategic leader within the Compensation Operations team responsible for advancing the design, modeling, and modernization of New York Life's field compensation programs. This role will lead the development of sophisticated compensation models, leveraging actuarial principles, predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and data science techniques to evaluate, optimize, and recommend compensation strategies that align with business objectives.

Working closely with senior leaders across Compensation Strategy, Distribution, Finance, Technology, Data & Analytics, and Field Leadership, this individual will develop analytical frameworks that evaluate plan effectiveness, model behavioral outcomes, and inform executive decision-making. The role will also partner with Compensation Operations and Technology teams to ensure approved designs can be successfully implemented within the Varicent Incentive Compensation Management platform.

This position serves as the analytical center of excellence for compensation plan design, balancing financial performance, sales behavior, competitiveness, and operational feasibility.

What You'll Do:

Lead the design and advanced analytical modeling of field compensation plans and other Field Experience needs.

Develop predictive compensation models to evaluate financial impact, participant behavior, sales outcomes, and organizational performance.

Apply actuarial methods, statistical analysis, machine learning, and AI-enabled modeling techniques to improve compensation design and decision making.

Build simulation models that evaluate proposed compensation changes under multiple business scenarios and economic assumptions.

Translate complex business challenges into quantitative models that support strategic compensation recommendations.

Collaborate with Compensation Operations and Technology teams to ensure compensation designs can be effectively operationalized within the Varicent platform.

Evaluate emerging AI capabilities and advanced analytics technologies to improve compensation design, forecasting, and operational efficiency.

Lead compensation analytics supporting executive presentations, governance committees, and strategic planning initiatives.

Assist in develop key performance indicators and dashboards measuring compensation plan effectiveness and participant outcomes.

Mentor analysts and business partners in analytical methodologies, modeling techniques, and data-driven decision making.

Support enterprise modernization initiatives focused on automation, AI adoption, and next-generation compensation capabilities.

What You'll Bring:

Required Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Data Science, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related quantitative discipline.
• 8-12 years of progressive experience in compensation strategy, actuarial science, predictive analytics, financial modeling, or quantitative business analysis.
• Demonstrated experience developing sophisticated financial or behavioral models supporting strategic business decisions.
• Strong understanding of incentive compensation principles, sales performance measurement, or behavioral economics.
• Advanced analytical capabilities including statistical modeling, scenario analysis, forecasting, and optimization techniques.
• Experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning tools to improve business modeling, forecasting, or decision support.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and analytical tools such as Python, R, SQL, SAS, MATLAB, or equivalent quantitative platforms.
• Excellent executive communication skills with the ability to explain complex analytical findings to non-technical audiences.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance financial objectives, participant behavior, and operational considerations.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional initiatives involving business, finance, and technology partners.

Preferred Skills:
• Fellow or Associate of the Society of Actuaries (FSA/ASA) or equivalent actuarial credential.
• MBA or advanced degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• Experience designing or evaluating sales compensation programs within financial services, insurance, wealth management, or related industries.
• Familiarity with Varicent Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) or comparable incentive compensation platforms.
• Experience developing AI-enabled forecasting, optimization, or simulation models.
• Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Knowledge of cloud-based analytics platforms and modern data architecture.

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Job Level: LEVELPF5

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $119,000-$165,000

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our 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.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Job Requisition ID: 94370

About New York Life Insurance Co

New York Life Insurance Company is a mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the life insurers in the world, ranking #88 on the 2014 Fortune 500 list with over $540 billion in total assets under management, and more than $19 billion in surplus and AVR. New York Life and its subsidiaries provide insurance, investment, and retirement solutions. For 175 years, the company has been helping people put their love into action. It was founded in 1845 and is headquartered in New York.

New York Life Insurance Co Careers

Join the esteemed team at New York Life Insurance Co, a leader in the insurance industry, and propel your career to new heights with unparalleled job opportunities. As one of the most respected names in life insurance, we offer a platform where professionalism meets innovation, creating an environment ripe for personal and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At New York Life Insurance Co, you will be part of a culture that cherishes diversity and fosters leadership. Our team is composed of skilled professionals dedicated to providing financial security and peace of mind to our clients. By joining us, you will collaborate with top-tier experts in finance and insurance, leveraging your skills to make a meaningful impact.

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Whether you are seeking an internship, a full-time position, or a leadership role, New York Life Insurance Co provides a variety of career paths to help you achieve your professional goals. Our commitment to career development is evident through extensive training programs and continuous learning opportunities that ensure our team remains at the forefront of the industry.

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Embrace the opportunity to lead projects that drive innovation within the company and the insurance industry. New York Life Insurance Co is at the intersection of tradition and innovation, where we constantly strive to develop solutions that anticipate the needs of our clients.

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Our team at New York Life Insurance Co is our greatest asset. We thrive on collaboration and respect each other’s contributions, creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. Here, networking and mentorship go hand in hand with day-to-day operations, providing a robust support system for career advancement.

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With New York Life Insurance Co, your career is future-proofed with endless opportunities for advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package supports your life both inside and outside of work, while our leadership and diversity training prepare you to take on new challenges.

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Prepare for Your Interview

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