Corporate Vice President, Strategy Lead

About This Role

This role involves leading the development, planning, and execution of strategy for New York Life's Business Solutions division, which provides workplace-purchased solutions like Employee's Whole Life and group benefits to business owners and their employees. The Strategy Lead acts as a trusted partner to senior leadership, helping to define the strategic direction and ensure the effective implementation of key priorities for a growing business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and ongoing refinement of the business's short- and long-term strategy
• Identify and assess growth opportunities in the context of market trends, competitive dynamics, and enterprise priorities
• Bring a clear, fact-based point of view to strategic discussions and decision-making
• Lead high-impact, cross-functional strategic initiatives tied to key business OKRs and enterprise priorities
• Drive initiatives to improve outcomes such as cross-sell, client acquisition, and producer adoption
• Partner with enterprise stakeholders to define and advance product and go-to-market strategies for Business Solutions offerings
• Translate strategy into actionable plans with measurable outcomes, ensuring alignment from concept through execution
• Own and lead the annual strategic planning process, including prioritization of initiatives and resource alignment
• Monitor and communicate progress against strategic priorities, recommending adjustments as needed
• Develop and deliver materials for senior executive audiences, including SLT and enterprise-level forums
• Influence and align senior stakeholders across functions without direct authority to drive enterprise outcomes
• Serve as a connector across teams to ensure coordinated execution of strategic priorities
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members and partners as appropriate
• Own and drive end-to-end delivery of complex, high-visibility initiatives
• Operate with a holistic, business-oriented mindset, balancing strategic thinking with practical execution
• Provide thought leadership in areas such as digital transformation, financial wellness, and growth strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor 's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field
• Experience in life insurance, worksite benefits, or broader financial services strongly preferred
• Understanding of insurance distribution models, product economics, and customer segments is a plus
• Outstanding analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills