Financial Advisor Fast Track - Manager
Job Description
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,¹ you can transition into management and complete a comprehensive six-month leadership development program focused on recruiting, coaching, and team development.
Compensation & Benefits: When you begin with New York Life as a financial professional, your income will be commission-based. For more information about commission-based income and benefits for financial professionals, please follow this link: https://www.newyorklife.com/careers/financial-professionals/income-and-benefits. If you meet the eligibility requirements and approvals to become an Associate Partner, you will receive a salary. The Associate Partner salary range is $60,000 - $150,000. In addition to your base salary, you will be eligible for certain bonuses and other incentives based on the performance of agents* in your unit, including additional compensation related to the agents you recruit and develop (“R&Ds”). R&Ds are additional compensation that is designed to increase your income and to reimburse you for any reasonable and necessary expenses the Company does not otherwise reimburse.
Compensation:$60,000 - $150,000
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of financial advisors, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve sales targets and expand client portfolios.
- Cultivate strong client relationships by providing personalized financial advice and solutions.
- Oversee the recruitment and onboarding of new advisors, ensuring alignment with company values and goals.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations, offering constructive feedback and career development guidance.
- Coordinate training sessions and workshops to enhance team skills and industry knowledge.
- Analyze market trends to identify new business opportunities and drive innovation within the team.
Qualifications:
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
A business mindset and leadership potential
If you’re looking for a career with long-term growth, professional development, and a clear path to leadership, the Accelerated Path to Management Program may be the right fit for you.
About Company
New York Life is a Fortune 100 company with a long history of doing good. We have been in business for 180+ years, helping generations of Americans protect their families and attain their financial goals. As a mutual company, we are accountable only to our policyholders, not to Wall Street or outside investors. We are focused on the long-term success of our clients.
We’re proud to be recognized by the following organizations:
Fortune (2026): World’s Most Admired Companies
Handshake (2026): Early Talent Award
Seramount (2025): 100 Best Companies for Workplace Programs
The results we’ve delivered for clients include:
5 million policyowners protected
$1 billion in lifetime annuity income paid
$7.8 billion in living benefits awarded (dividends not guaranteed)
$1.2 trillion in life insurance protection in force 7
#1 largest mutual insurer in the U.S.8
*The terms “agent” and “financial professional” are used interchangeably and refer to someone who is in a sales role under an agent contract.
