Senior Associate, Institutional Sales

New York, NY

Job Description

Location Designation:Hybrid - 4 days per week

As an integral part of the team and the sales distribution efforts of NYL Investments, the Institutional Sales Associate (ISA) is responsible for working with Institutional Relationship Managers (IRMs) in creating business plans and a sales strategy for developing and maintaining existing relationships, as well as identifying and acquiring new business within their territory, to meet sales goals. The ISA must understand and demonstrate a passion for sales strategy/process and investments. Additionally, they should have excellent verbal and written communications skills.

The position will require excellent organizational and follow-up skills, and the ability to prioritize, as well as execute on multiple tasks. Most critically, the ISA must demonstrate poise, professional presence, excellent presentation abilities, and have a high degree of enthusiasm for building relationships as well as a competitive drive to succeed are essential. Resilience and a willingness to go above and beyond are also crucial for this role.

What You'll Do:

  • Manage territory with IRMs to meet or exceed quantitative and qualitative goals.
  • Develop and cultivate relationships with prospective investors through the use of both traditional mediums (i.e., calls/in person visits) as well as digital tools and innovative content sharing and engagement strategies.
  • Collaborate with IRMs to develop and execute sales plans.
  • Articulate key features and benefits of core investment strategies while maintaining a sound global capital markets knowledge.
  • Perform daily territory management tasks to ensure maximum business efficiency, i.e., update and maintain CRM system.
  • Partner with individual boutiques in generating proposals, RFP responses and/or other information packages to support the introduction and sale of new strategies to existing or new prospective institutional investors.
  • Assist with the planning and overall coordination of conferences/seminars/plan participant meetings.

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree required - Finance/Business major
  • FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses required
  • Previous experience and/or involvement with the institutional sales process, engagement with senior institutional allocators and investment consultants.
  • Strong understanding of the financial and capital markets.
  • Ability to build and expand relationships with a targeted list of prospects and clients.
  • Excellent relationship management and communication skills.
  • Strong presentation and organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to maintain a high volume of proactive outbound sales activity.
  • Quarterly travel within the territory and to partner conferences.

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range:$85,000 - $115,000

Overtime eligible:Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible:No

Sales bonus eligible:Yes

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 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.

Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.

Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees' needs.

Job Requisition ID: 92804

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Location Designation:Hybrid - 4 days per week

As an integral part of the team and the sales distribution efforts of NYL Investments, the Institutional Sales Associate (ISA) is responsible for working with Institutional Relationship Managers (IRMs) in creating business plans and a sales strategy for developing and maintaining existing relationships, as well as identifying and acquiring new business within their territory, to meet sales goals. The ISA must understand and demonstrate a passion for sales strategy/process and investments. Additionally, they should have excellent verbal and written communications skills.

The position will require excellent organizational and follow-up skills, and the ability to prioritize, as well as execute on multiple tasks. Most critically, the ISA must demonstrate poise, professional presence, excellent presentation abilities, and have a high degree of enthusiasm for building relationships as well as a competitive drive to succeed are essential. Resilience and a willingness to go above and beyond are also crucial for this role.

What You'll Do:

  • Manage territory with IRMs to meet or exceed quantitative and qualitative goals.
  • Develop and cultivate relationships with prospective investors through the use of both traditional mediums (i.e., calls/in person visits) as well as digital tools and innovative content sharing and engagement strategies.
  • Collaborate with IRMs to develop and execute sales plans.
  • Articulate key features and benefits of core investment strategies while maintaining a sound global capital markets knowledge.
  • Perform daily territory management tasks to ensure maximum business efficiency, i.e., update and maintain CRM system.
  • Partner with individual boutiques in generating proposals, RFP responses and/or other information packages to support the introduction and sale of new strategies to existing or new prospective institutional investors.
  • Assist with the planning and overall coordination of conferences/seminars/plan participant meetings.

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree required - Finance/Business major
  • FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses required
  • Previous experience and/or involvement with the institutional sales process, engagement with senior institutional allocators and investment consultants.
  • Strong understanding of the financial and capital markets.
  • Ability to build and expand relationships with a targeted list of prospects and clients.
  • Excellent relationship management and communication skills.
  • Strong presentation and organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to maintain a high volume of proactive outbound sales activity.
  • Quarterly travel within the territory and to partner conferences.

#LI-AM1

Pay Transparency

Salary Range:$85,000 - $115,000

Overtime eligible:Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible:No

Sales bonus eligible:Yes

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 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.

Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.

Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees' needs.

Job Requisition ID: 92804

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About New York Life Insurance Company

New York Life Insurance Company is the third-largest life insurance company in the United States, the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States and is ranked #67 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.


At the heart of New York Life is a commitment to be there for our customers when they need us—whether today or decades into the future. We have delivered on that promise for over 175 years by investing wisely, growing a portfolio of strategic businesses, and remaining true to our mission as a mutual company, accountable only to our customers, not to outside investors. For our customers, that means having the confidence that comes with knowing they can build a better future for themselves and those they love.

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