New York Life Insurance Co

Director, Institutional Client Marketing

New York Life Insurance Co$137K — $195K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10 years of marketing experience in asset management or financial services
  • Strong knowledge of insurance asset management and private market strategies
  • Experience marketing public and private investment capabilities to institutional clients
  • Ability to translate complex investment concepts into client-focused narratives
  • Recognized expertise in developing strategic marketing programs that drive business growth
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and foster partnerships across teams
  • Demonstrated success in complex cross-functional marketing initiatives within a global organization
  • Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to utilize market insights effectively
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; advanced degree desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to shape and advance global institutional marketing strategy
  • Provide strategic guidance on market positioning and competitive dynamics in institutional asset management
  • Lead integrated marketing strategies that strengthen positioning in institutional client segments
  • Develop differentiated messaging and go-to-market strategies in collaboration with investment teams
  • Drive execution of complex marketing initiatives across global partners and affiliates
  • Evaluate market trends and marketing performance to inform strategic recommendations
  • Influence senior business stakeholders through marketing counsel while ensuring compliance with standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit package, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment
  • Continuous refinement and addition of benefits based on employee feedback
  • Support for both personal and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Role Overview

New York Life Investment Management is seeking a strategic and experienced Director, Institutional Marketing to help shape and advance the firm's global institutional marketing strategy. This role will report to the Head of Global Institutional Marketing and partner closely with the product, investment, brand, digital and events teams to develop strategic marketing priorities, strengthen positioning across institutional client channels, and drive integrated marketing initiatives that support business growth.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in institutional asset management marketing, with a strong understanding of insurance asset management, private markets, and global investment strategies across both public and private asset classes. As a recognized subject matter expert in institutional marketing, this individual will provide strategic guidance to investment teams, distribution leadership, affiliate boutiques, and senior business stakeholders to develop differentiated positioning, thought leadership, and go-to-market strategies that enhance client engagement and commercial outcomes.

Reporting to the Head of Global Institutional Marketing, this role plays a key leadership role in shaping institutional marketing strategy, influencing business priorities, and leading complex cross-functional initiatives across the global institutional business.

What You'll Do:
  • Partner with colleagues across marketing, distribution, communications and compliance to shape and advance the global institutional marketing strategy, aligning marketing priorities with business objectives and growth opportunities.
  • Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in institutional and insurance asset management marketing, providing strategic guidance on market positioning, client trends, competitive dynamics, and go-to-market opportunities.
  • Lead the development of integrated marketing strategies and thought leadership initiatives that strengthen New York Life Investment Management's positioning across institutional client segments, with a particular focus on Insurance Asset Management.
  • Partner with investment teams, affiliate boutiques, product management, consultant relations, and distribution leadership to develop differentiated messaging and integrated go-to-market strategies across public and private market investment capabilities.
  • Lead highly complex, cross-functional marketing initiatives across investment affiliates, regional marketing teams, and global distribution partners to drive coordinated execution and business impact.
  • Evaluate market trends, competitive intelligence, and marketing performance to inform strategic recommendations, optimize marketing investments, and demonstrate marketing's contribution to commercial outcomes.
  • Influence senior business stakeholders through strategic marketing counsel, helping align marketing priorities with evolving client needs and business objectives.
  • Ensure institutional marketing programs and communications comply with applicable regulatory and governance standards while maintaining brand consistency and integrity.


What You'll Bring:
  • 8-10 years of marketing experience within asset management, institutional investment management, insurance asset management, or related financial services sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of insurance general account investing, private credit, private equity, real assets, infrastructure, and other alternative investment strategies.
  • Experience marketing both public and private market investment capabilities to institutional audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex investment concepts into compelling client-focused narratives.
  • Recognized expertise in institutional asset management marketing with demonstrated experience developing strategic marketing programs that drive business growth.
  • Proven ability to influence senior leaders and build trusted partnerships across investment teams, distribution, product management, affiliate boutiques, and executive stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success navigating highly complex, cross-functional marketing initiatives within a global, matrixed organization.
  • Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate market insights into differentiated positioning, go-to-market strategies, and commercial opportunities.
  • Excellent written, verbal, presentation, analytical, and project management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; MBA, CAIA, or other advanced degree preferred.

Job Level: LEVELPF5

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $137,000-$195,500

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.

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Job Requisition ID: 94401

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.

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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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Prepare for Your Interview

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