Executive Assistant

Location Designation:Hybrid - 3 days per week

Our 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 willbe part ofan inclusive teamguided by our belief to always be there for each other-providing the support and flexibilityto 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.

*This role will require on-site presence at our Manhattan, NYC office at least once a week*

Business Unit Overview

Our Agency distribution system is the lifeblood and key differentiator of New York Life, where dedicated individuals like you provide vital support to our field force and connect with clients, helping build lifelong relationships. As part of a General Office team, you'll equip agents with the tools, training, and support they need to succeed and thrive. Your work helps foster financial security for countless individuals, shaping their futures and contributing to the growth of the business.

Role Overview:

The Executive Assistant will support two Senior Vice Presidents in Agency. This individual will interact and serve as the first line of contact with our internal team and Agents on behalf of the executives. This individual must effectively work with senior executives and administrative assistants, team members within the department, with employees throughout New York Life, as well as with external business partners/contacts.

The ideal candidate must have a proactive and learning mindset, excellent organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, strong verbal and written communication skills, be flexible and agile as priorities change, work effectively with other administrative assistants across the company, and be able to handle confidential information with tact and professionalism. The ideal candidate will possess strong judgement and decision-making skills that impact the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of the executive and their team's day-to-day work. In addition, the individual must possess the demonstrated ability to provide solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on practice and existing precedents or procedures.

What You'll Do:

• Manage calendar, travel and expenses for the two executives, assist with day-to-day operations.
• Handle heavy meeting scheduling, including coordinating with other executive assistants.
• Prioritize phone, mail and e-mail messages.
• Provide basic tech support and troubleshoot IT issues when necessary.
• Assist with departmental event planning.

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of Executive Assistant experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills; exceptional attention to detail and follow-up.
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities; flexibility in a fast-pacedenvironment.
• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Proactive and client centric.
• A positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• A willingness to work overtime, as necessary.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Zoom experience is preferred.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range:$80,000-$100,000

Overtime eligible:Nonexempt

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 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 theFoundation.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.

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Job Requisition ID:91878