Accelerated Path to Management

About the Role

Ready to grow your leadership career with a Fortune 100 company backed by more than 180 years of strength and stability? The New York Life Accelerated Path to Management Program is designed for ambitious professionals who want to pursue a leadership career through firsthand experience as a financial professional. You will begin by building your own practice, developing client relationships, and growing your business while receiving industry-leading training, mentorship, and development opportunities. As you progress and meet specific program requirements, you can transition into management and complete a comprehensive six-month leadership development program focused on recruiting, coaching, and team development.

What We Offer

• Industry-leading training in business development, marketing, and relationship management
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development
• Hands-on experience building and growing a business
• A defined path into leadership and management
• The opportunity to lead, coach, and develop future financial professionals

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking motivated professionals who want to make a lasting impact and grow into leadership roles. Ideal candidates may have:

• Sales or management experience in another industry
• Experience running a business or leading a team
• An MBA or other equivalent degree
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• An entrepreneurial mindset and leadership potential

How It Works

Phase 1: Build Experience as a Financial Professional

In your first year, you’ll gain hands-on experience as a financial professional—building client relationships, growing your business, and developing a strong foundation in financial services. We’ll equip you with comprehensive training, digital tools, and access to a broad suite of products and solutions.

• Training & Resources: Industry-leading training, ongoing coaching, mentorship, and digital sales tools.
• Products & Solutions: Offer life insurance, annuities, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, and investment products like mutual funds.

Phase 2: Transition to Associate Partner

After meeting specific performance requirements, you’ll enter a six-month Associate Partner training program focused on leadership, recruiting, and team development. As an Associate Partner, you’ll recruit, coach, and develop a team while advancing your leadership skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Financial Professional: Commission-based income. Learn more.
• Associate Partner: Salary range of $60,000 – $150,000 (varies by location), plus bonuses, incentives, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, pension, and 401(k).

About New York Life

New York Life is a Fortune 100 company with a 180+ year history of helping Americans protect their families and achieve financial goals. As a mutual company, we prioritize policyholders’ long-term success. Recognitions include:

• Fortune (2026): World’s Most Admired Companies
• Handshake (2026): Early Talent Award
• Seramount (2025): 100 Best Companies for Workplace Programs

We’ve delivered:

• 5 million policyowners protected
• $1 billion in lifetime annuity income paid
• $7.8 billion in living benefits awarded
• $1.2 trillion in life insurance protection in force

New York Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer.