New York Life Insurance Co

Senior Associate, Expense Management

New York Life Insurance Co$81K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • 3-5+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, expense management, or financial analysis
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial systems (SAP, Anaplan, Tableau, databricks) preferred
  • Ability to synthesize data into clear insights and communicate effectively to stakeholders
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Support expense management activities including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close analysis
  • Prepare and deliver recurring reporting and analysis with insights and recommendations
  • Enhance analytics and dashboards to improve transparency into expense drivers and trends
  • Partner with business stakeholders to understand financial results and support decision-making
  • Leverage financial systems and tools to extract, validate, and analyze data
  • Identify opportunities to improve reporting and forecasting processes
  • Provide day-to-day guidance and support to a junior Associate

Benefits

  • Full package of benefits including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs
  • Ongoing refinement and addition of benefits based on employee feedback
  • Support for personal flourishing both inside and outside of work
Full Job Description
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Role Overview:
This role will support the CVP, Expense Management lead for Agency and Field Experience, with responsibility for expense reporting, analysis, and planning activities. The Senior Associate will deliver actionable insights to support business decision-making, enhance reporting capabilities, and strengthen expense management discipline.
This position requires a strong analytical foundation, the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders, and experience working with financial systems and data tools. The role will also provide guidance to an Associate and contribute to team priorities and process improvements.

What You'll Do:
• Support expense management activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close analysis for Agency and Field Experience
• Prepare and deliver recurring reporting and analysis (e.g., variance analysis, trend reporting, leadership updates) with clear insights and recommendations
• Enhance analytics and dashboards to improve transparency into expense drivers, trends, key ratios
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand financial results, provide guidance, and support decision-making
• Leverage financial systems and tools (SAP, Anaplan, Tableau) to extract, validate, and analyze data
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting and forecasting processes
• Support ad hoc analyses and cost-benefit analysis of strategic initiatives
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to a junior Associate, contributing to team effectiveness and development

What You'll Bring:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, expense management, or financial analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP, Anaplan, Tableau, databricks preferred
• Ability to synthesize data into clear insights and communicate effectively to stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $81,000-$115,500

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.

Job Requisition ID: 93924

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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Prepare for Your Interview

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

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