We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Executive Assistant to provide both strategic and tactical support to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of New York Life's Foundational Business (FB). This individual will play a key role in enabling the success of the CIO and the broader leadership team by managing complex scheduling needs, coordinating administrative operations and supporting the execution of team priorities.
What You'll Do:
This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented and adaptable professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. The Executive Assistant will also serve as a liaison between senior leaders, their teams, and various business stakeholders, contributing to internal communications, operational planning and cross-functional collaboration.
Administrative Leadership & Calendar Management• Manage complex and dynamic calendars, coordinating across multiple time zones and stakeholders to ensure seamless scheduling.• Prioritize critical activities and ensure timely execution of deliverables on behalf of the CIO.• Coordinate meeting logistics, including room setup, video conferencing, catering, and IT support.• Arrange travel, accommodations, and itineraries; prepare and reconcile travel and expense reports.
Operational & Project Support• Provide support for day-to-day operating priorities and strategic initiatives.• Assist in tracking and organizing team goals, metrics, and key deliverables.• Project manage small- to mid-scale internal initiatives as needed.• Coordinate with the broader admin team to support department-wide needs.
Meeting & Presentation Preparation• Lead the development of meeting agendas, materials, and logistics for internal and external meetings (e.g., leadership meetings, technology forums).• Draft, format, and refine executive-level presentations and written communications using Microsoft Office tools.• Ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment of materials with strategic objectives.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement• Draft and edit internal communications, emails, memos, and reports on behalf of the CIO.• Build and maintain strong relationships with other Executive Assistants and senior leaders across the organization.• Provide occasional back-up support to other EAs and handle ad-hoc administrative tasks (e.g., compliance reporting, recognition program tracking).
Flexibility & Confidentiality• Maintain a high level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality at all times.• Adapt to changing priorities and remain responsive to evolving business needs.
What You'll Bring:• Minimum 8 years of experience supporting senior executives in a corporate environment.• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.• Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively, and follow up with a sense of urgency.• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft executive communications.• High level of professionalism, diplomacy, and judgment.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite:
o Word: Professional document creation and formatting.
o PowerPoint: Design and formatting of executive presentations.
o Excel: Foundational skills in data organization, tables, and basic charting.• Prior experience with task management or project coordination is a plus.• Bachelor's degree preferred.
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Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $72,500-$110,000
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 hereto 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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What We Do
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of integrity, mutuality, and financial strength fuels a future defined by bold transformation.
As the largest mutual life insurance company in the U.S., we operate on behalf of our policy owners—not shareholders. That structure allows us to take a long-term view, investing in people, purpose, and innovation that endures.
Guided by a clear enterprise vision to become a technology-, data-, and AI-powered company, we’re modernizing our platforms, rearchitecting experiences, and embedding intelligence across our products and services.
Our mission has always been about helping people through life’s most meaningful moments. Today, technology is amplifying that mission—enabling us to serve clients, advisors, and communities in more personalized, proactive ways.
With a diversified business portfolio spanning insurance, investments, retirement, group benefits, and direct-to-consumer offerings, New York Life delivers the stability of a Fortune 100 company with the agility of one that’s continuously evolving.
We’re powered by a values-led culture, inclusive teams, and a shared belief that when our people thrive, so does our company. Here, tradition fuels momentum—and your ideas, energy, and growth power what’s next.
Why Work With Us
New York Life is transforming from the inside out—blending 180 years of trust with the velocity of innovation. What makes us different is our culture: grounded in integrity, humanity, and shared success—values that show up in how we work, lead, and grow. If you want a place where innovation has purpose—build what's next with us.
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