Strategy and Product Senior Associate

New York Life

  • White Plains, NY
  • $100,000-130,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per weekOur New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 180 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. Here you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring organization with a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance.As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities. You will be part of an inclusive team guided by our belief to always be there for each other–providing the support and flexibility to grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others.You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly.Role Overview:New York Life is seeking a Strategy & Product Senior Associate to advance the Group Membership Association Department’s (GMAD) expanding portfolio of insurance solutions. You will assist in advancing GMAD’s 3–5 year strategic vision to diversify into new markets and deepen engagement within existing ones. This will be achieved through the introduction of innovative products and the enhancement of current offerings tailored to professional associations and affinity groups. You will play a critical part in the strategic design, positioning, and execution of new and existing products across life, disability, accident & health, and supplemental health lines.Reporting to the Corporate Vice President of Product Development, this individual will operate as both a product strategist and cross-functional program lead. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in insurance product development, experience shaping roadmap strategy, and a proven ability to execute with discipline in a highly matrixed environment.What You'll Do:Strategic Product LeadershipContribute to the design and evolution of GMAD’s multi-year product strategy, informed by market trends, competitive intelligence, and internal capabilities.Identify and evaluate white space opportunities and unmet needs within group association, and affinity markets.Develop and refine business cases for new product concepts, enhancements, and go-to-market strategies.Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, and finance to model product impact, assess viability, and ensure pricing integrity.Cross-Functional ExecutionLead and support enterprise-wide product initiatives from ideation through implementation—engaging stakeholders across Legal (OGC), Compliance, Marketing, Service, and Account Management.Own development of key deliverables such as product requirement documents, milestone plans, and presentations.Drive alignment on product scope, launch readiness, and post-launch monitoring across teams.Stakeholder & Executive EngagementAct as a subject matter expert (SME) on GMAD products, providing strategic counsel to senior leadership and internal business partners.Create and present executive-level updates and product briefing materials for committees, senior leadership, and external partner review boards.Support internal/external relationships with high-level product knowledge.Market Intelligence & OptimizationConduct competitive analysis and market scans to inform product differentiation, pricing strategy, and value proposition development.Champion a culture of data-driven decision making, continuous learning, and operational efficiency within the product function.What you'll bring:5+ years of experience in the financial services industry, with emphasis on strategy and product development. Direct insurance industry experience desired.Familiarity with some or all insurance products offered by GMAD, including Life, Disability, Accident & Health, and Supplemental Health.Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Analytical mindset and strategic thinker.Executive presence and strong communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.Bachelor’s degree requiredProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)This position primarily involves a hybrid work schedule - working remotely: Monday & Friday / on site: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.​Pay TransparencySalary Range: $100,000-$130,000Overtime eligible: ExemptDiscretionary bonus eligible: YesSales bonus eligible: NoActual 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 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. to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our .Our Commitment to Inclusion
At 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. 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 . 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 page of .​Visit our to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.Visit our to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs.Job Requisition ID: 92004

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