Executive Assistant

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Title: Executive Assistant

Level: AA4

Location Designation:

NYC Home Office Hybrid - 3 days per week

Role Overview:

The Executive Assistant will provide advanced administrative support to the SVP, Enterprise Financial Planning, Capital Management, Financial Risk & Finance Modernization, who is a member of the Senior Finance Leadership Team. This role will collaborate across Finance and with key enterprise leaders. The individual must be highly organized, detail-oriented an capable of operating independently in a fast-paced environment. Success requires curiosity about the business supported, along with excellent interpersonal skills and experience engaging diverse stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills; exceptional attention to detail; and the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities. They will demonstrate sound judgment and develop practical solutions for atypical, time-sensitive situations or those not clearly addressed by established procedures. This role requires someone who can manage multiple priorities and exercise strong judgment.

What You’ll Do:

· Manage a complex executive calendar, including scheduling, prioritization and resolving competing demands on time. Flexibility to work extended hours on occasion.

· Coordinate meetings, travel, expenses and other administrative activities.

· Handle incoming calls, emails and requests with professionalism, discretion and sound judgment.

· Track follow-up items, commitments and deadlines, ensuring timely completion and escalation when appropriate. Anticipate needs before they arise.

· Learn and utilize systems and tools, including AI-enabled tools.

· Assist with special projects and events as needed.

· Provide solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring, drawing upon experience, judgment and established practices.

What You’ll Bring:

· 5 plus years of administrative experience supporting senior leaders, professionals, or executives in a corporate or professional services environment.

· Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing demands, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and departmental technology platforms.

· Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

· Strong judgment, initiative, problem-solving skills, and ability to anticipate needs and prioritize competing requests.

· Familiarity with AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies that enhance productivity, efficiency, and collaboration.

· Proven discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

· Bachelor's degree preferred.

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $73,500-$105,000

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.

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 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.

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Job Requisition ID: 95144