New York Life Insurance Co

CVP Service Leader, Onsite Relationship Management

New York Life Insurance Co$119K — $170K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of leadership experience in operations, specifically as a Service Leader in a General Office.
  • FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) and Series 99 licenses are required.
  • Strong analytical skills and expertise in managing complex operational issues effectively.
  • Deep understanding of new business processes and compliance with FINRA and state regulations.
  • Proven capability in coaching and developing high-performing teams.
  • Experience resolving intricate service issues and managing escalations across teams.
  • Solid knowledge of the company's systems that support new business and service functions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Service Leaders by setting clear performance expectations and fostering a culture of accountability.
  • Collaborate with New Business and Agent Onboarding teams to manage workflows and align staffing needs effectively.
  • Translate Agency goals into clear operational priorities to enhance performance outcomes.
  • Serve as the main contact between the General Office and centralized service units, handling escalations and stakeholder guidance.
  • Maintain updated expertise in new business systems while aiding Agents in case management.
  • Promote the use of digital tools and process improvements for heightened efficiency and client interactions.
  • Coordinate Agent training and support continuous development aligned with business goals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive package of employee benefits including leave programs and adoption assistance.
  • Student loan repayment programs to assist employees financially.
  • Continuous refinement of benefit offerings based on employee feedback for work-life balance.
  • Access to a range of health and wellness benefits for a modern workforce.
Full Job Description
Job Requisition ID: 94748

Location Designation: Fully Onsite

Role Overview:

As a Corporate Vice President, Senior Service Leader (SSL), you are a strategic operational leader functioning as your General Office's Service Leader while also providing leadership and oversight to a team of Service Leaders and Onsite Specialists across 4-5 offices.

The SSL translates Agency goals into operational focus, drives accountability for business outcomes, and ensures consistent, high-quality service delivery across their span of responsibility. They collaborate closely with the New Business Manager and Agent Onboarding Manager of their respective Team to align workflows, capacity planning, and staffing decisions in support of timely and accurate work execution. Through proactive leadership, data-driven insights, and cross-functional partnership, the SSL ensures high-quality service delivery to Agents, Agency Management, and customers, while strengthening operational consistency, business performance, and office-level execution across their team.

What You'll Do:

  • People Leadership & Talent Development: Lead Service Leaders through clear performance expectations, regular coaching, and ongoing feedback, while ensuring balanced workloads, strong performance, and a culture of accountability and service excellence.

  • Team Oversight: Partner with New Business and Agent Onboarding leaders to manage workflows, align staffing to capacity, and ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.

  • Strategic Office Leadership & Business Enablement: Translate Agency goals into operational priorities, leverage metrics to drive outcomes, prioritize key activities, and provide strategic oversight to improve performance and results.

  • Service Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment: Serve as the liaison between the General Office and centralized service teams, managing escalations, guiding stakeholders, and ensuring accountability across service channels.

  • New Business & Case Visibility: Maintain knowledge of new business systems, and support Agents with case management.

  • Digital Adoption & Operational Excellence: Promote digital tool adoption, train users, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and client experience.

  • Training & Office Enablement: Coordinate and deliver Agent training, support onboarding and ongoing development, and manage key office programs aligned to business goals.

  • Governance, Compliance & Operational Stewardship: Oversee operational, administrative, and compliance activities while ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.


What You'll Bring:

Required Skills:

  • Experience leading operations within a General Office in a Service Leader capacity.

  • FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) and Series 99 licenses.

  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret procedures, exercise sound judgment, and manage complex operational issues.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of new business, contracting, licensing, and FINRA and state regulatory compliance requirements.

  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate high-performing teams.

  • Ability to navigate and resolve complex service issues, including escalation management and cross-functional coordination.

  • Solid functional knowledge of company systems supporting new business, service, and financial processes.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively deliver training and operational guidance to agents, Agency Management, and cross functional partners.


Preferred Skills:

  • Familiarity with Sales Central tools, Hearsay, LinkedIn integration, and client lead generation platforms.

  • Experience managing cross functional vendor relationships including underwriting, external service providers, and facilities management.

  • Demonstrated ability to drive digital adoption and process improvement initiatives.

Job Level: LEVELMG2

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.

Please note: This role requires FINRA licensed and/or FINRA Associated Person pre-hire fingerprinting.

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.

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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