Corporate Vice President, Head of Product, Business Solutions (New York)
New York Life Insurance Company, New York, NY, United States
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week Corporate Vice President – Head of Product, Business Solutions Role Overview:The Corporate Vice President - Head of Product, Business Solutions is responsible for defining and delivering the product strategy and roadmap for New York Life’s agent-sold Employee’s Whole Life and Employee Benefits offerings. This includes assessing market and competitive opportunities, designing new solutions, enhancing existing solutions, and working cross-functionally to bring these solutions to market, all while ensuring the solutions deliver value for clients, New York Life agents, and the enterprise.
The role operates at the intersection of business strategy, client and agent experience, and enterprise execution and acts as a key point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Service/Operations, Finance, Technology, and Strategy.This role is a key driver of New York Life’s protection-powered growth strategy in the workplace, accountable for shaping and delivering the product strategy that impacts key metrics such as sales, earnings, agent productivity, and client acquisition.What You’ll Do:Product Strategy & Product DevelopmentDevelop and maintain multi-year product strategy and roadmap for Employee’s Whole Life and agent-sold Employee Benefits (group term life insurance and group long and short term disability insurance)Lead end-to-end Employee’s Whole Life product development process (ideation, pricing, technology requirements, regulatory considerations, etc.) to bring new and enhanced solutions to marketWork with partners in Group Benefit Solutions to curate and continuously improve Employee Benefits product offering in the Agency channelEnsure products are scalable, compliant, and aligned with enterprise objectives while delivering value to clients, agents, and the businessProduct Management Continuously monitor and assess the performance of inforce products, in collaboration with Finance and other teams, to ensure continued profitability and valueWork with cross-functional stakeholders (Service, Agency, Purchase Experience, etc.) to address inforce product matters, including items related to technology/experienceField EngagementServe as subject matter expert for field facing items such as communications, training, sales strategies, etc.Develop client and field incentives to drive adoption and salesOwn product-related escalations and exceptions as neededCross-Functional and Industry LiaisonWork with stakeholders across Agency/Sales, Service, Group Benefit Solutions, Technology, Underwriting, Compliance, Purchase Experience, and various other groups to ensure product strategy is prioritized and delivered on appropriatelyServe as the strategic product liaison to external partners such as LIMRA (including serving on Workplace Benefits Advisory Board) and EastbridgeDepartment and Team LeadershipServe as member of Business Solutions Senior Leadership TeamLead and develop a team of high performing product specialists who manage day-to-day product development and management workWhat You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics or similar fields10+ years of experience in product development/management or related rolesExperience in workplace insurance and/or group benefits strongly preferredExperience working with career agency system preferredStrong strategic and analytical skills with the ability to translate vision into actionable roadmaps and measurable outcomes. A bias for action and proven ability to execute is critical to this roleDemonstrated ability to communicate with and influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead through ambiguity in matrixed environments to achieve shared goalsProven ability to lead and develop individuals and teams#LI-JM14Pay TransparencySalary Range: $160,000-$228,500 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.Please note: This role requires FINRA licensed and/or FINRA Associated Person pre-hire fingerprinting.Company Overview At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact. Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress. As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it. Our BenefitsWe 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.Our Commitment to InclusionAt New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of .Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs.Job Requisition ID: 93455
The role operates at the intersection of business strategy, client and agent experience, and enterprise execution and acts as a key point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Service/Operations, Finance, Technology, and Strategy.This role is a key driver of New York Life’s protection-powered growth strategy in the workplace, accountable for shaping and delivering the product strategy that impacts key metrics such as sales, earnings, agent productivity, and client acquisition.What You’ll Do:Product Strategy & Product DevelopmentDevelop and maintain multi-year product strategy and roadmap for Employee’s Whole Life and agent-sold Employee Benefits (group term life insurance and group long and short term disability insurance)Lead end-to-end Employee’s Whole Life product development process (ideation, pricing, technology requirements, regulatory considerations, etc.) to bring new and enhanced solutions to marketWork with partners in Group Benefit Solutions to curate and continuously improve Employee Benefits product offering in the Agency channelEnsure products are scalable, compliant, and aligned with enterprise objectives while delivering value to clients, agents, and the businessProduct Management Continuously monitor and assess the performance of inforce products, in collaboration with Finance and other teams, to ensure continued profitability and valueWork with cross-functional stakeholders (Service, Agency, Purchase Experience, etc.) to address inforce product matters, including items related to technology/experienceField EngagementServe as subject matter expert for field facing items such as communications, training, sales strategies, etc.Develop client and field incentives to drive adoption and salesOwn product-related escalations and exceptions as neededCross-Functional and Industry LiaisonWork with stakeholders across Agency/Sales, Service, Group Benefit Solutions, Technology, Underwriting, Compliance, Purchase Experience, and various other groups to ensure product strategy is prioritized and delivered on appropriatelyServe as the strategic product liaison to external partners such as LIMRA (including serving on Workplace Benefits Advisory Board) and EastbridgeDepartment and Team LeadershipServe as member of Business Solutions Senior Leadership TeamLead and develop a team of high performing product specialists who manage day-to-day product development and management workWhat You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics or similar fields10+ years of experience in product development/management or related rolesExperience in workplace insurance and/or group benefits strongly preferredExperience working with career agency system preferredStrong strategic and analytical skills with the ability to translate vision into actionable roadmaps and measurable outcomes. A bias for action and proven ability to execute is critical to this roleDemonstrated ability to communicate with and influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead through ambiguity in matrixed environments to achieve shared goalsProven ability to lead and develop individuals and teams#LI-JM14Pay TransparencySalary Range: $160,000-$228,500 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.Please note: This role requires FINRA licensed and/or FINRA Associated Person pre-hire fingerprinting.Company Overview At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact. Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress. As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it. Our BenefitsWe 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.Our Commitment to InclusionAt New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of .Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs.Job Requisition ID: 93455