New York Life Insurance Co

Senior Associate, Change Management

New York Life Insurance Co$100K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in organizational change and project delivery, preferably in financial services.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as Organizational Development or Business Administration.
  • Prosci Change Management Certification or similar preferred.
  • Knowledge of change methodologies like ADKAR or Kotter.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, project management tools, and collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute change strategies with stakeholder engagement and communication plans.
  • Provide change management support for operational and technology initiatives to ensure high adoption rates.
  • Conduct assessments on change impact and readiness for actionable planning.
  • Design and deliver communication and learning experiences with the Agency Communications and Training teams.
  • Identify emerging issues to develop change readiness plans and mitigate risks.
  • Update the Change Management Roadmap to align with enterprise priorities regularly.
  • Facilitate feedback sessions and workshops to encourage adoption and address resistance.
  • Drive cross-functional initiatives and manage project timelines independently.

Benefits

  • Full package of modern employee benefits including leave programs and adoption assistance.
  • Student loan repayment program available.
  • Continuous refinement of benefits based on employee feedback to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Requisition ID: 94328

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Role Overview:

The Foundational Business Change Management team provides strategic support to drive business transformation programs. The Senior Associate, Change Management plays a critical role in designing and executing the people-side strategy for these initiatives. This role bridges strategic insight and hands-on implementation to enable successful adoption of key transformation efforts that advance New York Life's enterprise goals and enhance the experience of our field agents.

This role works in New York Life's Foundational Business, which includes its primary Agency channel consisting of more than 12,000 agents and advisors, operating in virtually every major city in the United States.

What You'll Do:
  • Develop and execute structured change strategies encompassing stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and adoption planning.
  • Provide change management support in implementing complex operational and technology initiatives to successfully achieve high adoption and OKRs.
  • Conduct change impact and readiness assessments to shape actionable plans.
  • Design and deliver effective communication and learning experiences in partnership with Agency Communications and Training teams.
  • Help identify emerging issues that may challenge the successful execution of the initiative. Support the development of comprehensive change readiness plans to minimize risk and enable go / no decision making.
  • Regularly update the FB Change Management Roadmap with initiative leads to keep it aligned with enterprise priorities, field capacity, and strategic goals.
  • Design and execute feedback loops, including workshops, feedback sessions, and engagement forums to promote adoption and address resistance.
  • Drive cross-functional initiatives and manage project timelines and deliverables with minimal supervision.
  • Use data and feedback to measure adoption and optimize change activities.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen change of delivery
  • Collaborate with leaders and mentor junior associates to build organizational change capability.


What You'll Bring:
  • 4+ years of experience leading or supporting organizational change, transformation, or large-scale project delivery, experience within financial services or similarly complex corporate environments preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Communications, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field is required
  • Prosci Change Management Certification or similar preferred.
  • Proficiency in change methodologies such as ADKAR or Kotter; familiarity with Microsoft Office, project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet), and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams).


Job Level: LEVELPF4

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $100,000-$140,000

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: 94328

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.

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

From fostering innovation to encouraging diversity, New York Life Insurance Co is where you can pursue your passions and grow your career. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our clients and communities every day.
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