New York Life Insurance Co

Corporate Vice President, Product Solutions Communications

New York Life Insurance Co$119K — $170K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
  • 8-10 years of corporate communications experience, with 5 years in-house at a Fortune 500 company, preferably in financial services.
  • Excellent writing, listening, presentation, and communications skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to analyze data and synthesize insights for decision-making.
  • Proficiency in navigating complex organizations and operating in ambiguity.

Responsibilities

  • Own and shape the Product Solutions communications strategy and roadmap.
  • Set communications direction to ensure effective messaging across teams.
  • Establish communications standards and success measures for high-impact execution.
  • Serve as the communications expert, providing strategic counsel to stakeholders.
  • Draft and coordinate distribution of clear, impactful communications.
  • Assess communications effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Advocate for field relevance and alignment with Product Solutions priorities.

Benefits

  • Full package of benefits including leave programs and adoption assistance.
  • Student loan repayment programs available.
  • Continuous refinement and addition of benefits based on employee feedback.
Full Job Description
Job Requisition ID: 94495

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Role Overview:

As Corporate Vice President, Product Solutions Communications, you will own the Product Solutions communications strategy and roadmap, setting the overall direction for how communications advance business priorities across Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Individual Disability Insurance, Wealth Management, and Annuities. In this role, you will be accountable for the effectiveness, consistency, and business impact of the function's communications, serving as the communications subject matter expert for Product Solutions and establishing standards, best practices, and strategic guidance that enable agents, field managers, and Product Consultants to recognize and act on opportunities through timely, relevant, and behavior-focused messaging.

What You'll Do:
• Own and proactively shape the Product Solutions communications strategy and roadmap to address evolving business needs and influence functional direction.
• Set the overall communications direction for Product Solutions, ensuring messaging is aligned, integrated, and effective across Agency Field Engagement, Sales Strategy, and Product Solutions.
• Establish communications standards, best practices, target audiences, timing, desired actions, and success measures to guide consistent, high-impact execution.
• Serve as the communications subject matter expert for Product Solutions, providing strategic counsel and thought leadership to business partners and senior stakeholders.
• Draft clear, compelling communications and coordinate distribution across appropriate channels.
• Continuously assess communications effectiveness and identify opportunities to streamline, consolidate, and elevate the function's impact.
• Advocate for field relevance, clarity, and practical usability while ensuring communications reinforce broader Product Solutions priorities and strategic objectives.
• Analyze insights and performance indicators to refine communications and improve impact over time.
• Leverage feedback, best practices, and subject matter expertise to deliver best-in-class communications support.

What You'll Bring:

Your primary responsibility will be to serve as a trusted communications partner to Product Solutions leaders, supporting their communication needs while keeping the needs of agents and managers at the forefront.

This role requires a high degree of responsiveness, adaptability, and professional maturity, including the ability to remain calm under pressure, pivot quickly as priorities shift, and earn the trust of senior leaders through consistently excellent work.

Required Skills:
• Bachelor's in Business, Communications, Marketing or related field.
• 8-10 years of corporate or business communications experience, with at least 5 years of in-house experience at a Fortune 500. company required, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Excellent writing, listening, presentation and communications skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to evaluate competing initiatives and prioritize communications that amplify the most important messages in alignment with strategic business priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to gather, synthesize, and analyze data to develop insights, inform strategic decision-making, and deliver actionable recommendations.
• Ability to navigate a complex organization and operate within ambiguity is a must.

Preferred Skills:
• Comfort using AI tools to enhance productivity, generate insights, and support high-quality strategic work.
• Demonstrated track record of achievement and excellence in a world-class organization.
• Collaborative team player with executive presence and experience participating in and managing cross-functional projects.
• Proactive client relationship manager, with experience providing advice and counsel to senior stakeholders.
• Experience with change management and culture change initiatives.

Job Level: LEVELPF5

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $119,000-$170,000

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: 94495

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.

Explore Career Paths

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.

Innovate and Lead

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.

Be Part of a Great Team

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.

Future-Proof Your Career

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

Ready to join us? Prepare your resume and sharpen your interview skills to become part of a company that values vision, leadership, and a commitment to excellence. At New York Life Insurance Co, we are not just offering a job; we are offering a pathway to success.

New York Life Insurance Co – A Place Where Careers Are Made

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