About this role
Job Requisition ID: 95185
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
Agency Communities National Program Management
Agency Culture & Communities
Role Overview
New York Life is seeking a strategic and collaborative Corporate Vice President to lead national program management for Agency Communities across its network of approximately 12,000 agents and advisors in more than 100 General Offices.
Agency Culture & Communities strengthens the culture, connections, and communities that help agents and advisors thrive while supporting New York Life's goal of being the home of the best financial advisors. Through affinity groups, networks, and community experiences, the function creates opportunities for agents and advisors to build relationships, learn from one another, and connect through shared interests and experiences.
Reporting to the Head of Agency Communities, the Corporate Vice President will translate Agency strategy and business priorities into an integrated portfolio of programs, experiences, and community initiatives that strengthen connection, engagement, professional growth, and field success. This role will establish the governance, planning, resource management, and measurement disciplines needed to deliver a cohesive national portfolio aligned with Agency priorities and the evolving needs of agents, advisors, and field leaders. This role serves as a critical link between Home Office and the field, bringing insights into planning, investment decisions, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
• Lead the integrated planning, management and execution of the national Agency Communities portfolio, including affinity groups, field networks, and community-based experiences.
• Translate Agency priorities into an integrated operating plan, roadmap, and execution strategy.
• Establish governance, program standards, prioritization processes, and operating rhythms that drive consistency and accountability.
• Align programming with broader Agency initiatives, field priorities, and business objectives.
• Build strong partnerships with field leaders, community leaders, and Home Office stakeholders to ensure relevance and impact.
• Oversee portfolio planning, resource allocation, funding priorities, and execution support.
• Develop the Agency Communities measurement framework, including participation, engagement, experience, and outcome metrics.
• Analyze program performance and field feedback to inform investment decisions and improve results.
• Provide leadership visibility through regular reporting and portfolio insights.
• Partner with team members responsible for program planning and delivery.
• Represent Agency Culture & Communities across General Offices, national meetings, and field engagements.
Required Qualifications
• Significant experience leading complex programs, portfolios, field engagement initiatives, communities, or culture-related efforts within a large organization.
• Proven ability to translate business strategy into operational plans and measurable outcomes.
• Strong program and portfolio management expertise, including governance, prioritization, resource planning, and performance measurement.
• Experience using data and insights to evaluate effectiveness and inform decision-making.
• Exceptional relationship-building, stakeholder management, communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills.
• Experience leading and developing teams responsible for program delivery.
• Ability to travel regularly to General Offices, national meetings, and field events.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience within Agency, financial services, or a distributed sales organization.
• Familiarity with affinity groups, professional networks, employee or field communities, and engagement programs.
• Understanding of Agent, advisor, and General Office business dynamics.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and driving change across complex organizations.
Job Level: LEVELPF5
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $119,000-$170,000
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.
Please note : This role requires FINRA licensed and/or FINRA Associated Person pre-hire fingerprinting.
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 here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site .
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. 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 www.NewYorkLife.com .
Job Requisition ID: 95185