Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

Business Unit Overview:

At Institutional Annuities, New York Life's specialized annuity business, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting financial stability for businesses and institutions nationwide. Our diverse suite of annuity products, ranging from capital market offerings to pension risk transfer solutions, empowers organizations of all sizes to navigate risk and secure their future financial obligations.

Role Overview:
The Stable Value Investments (SVI) Contract team is looking for a motivated and intellectually curious Contract Associate to support our business operations. This role focuses on drafting and filing group annuity contracts for stable value, retirement income, and guaranteed products. As part of an established leader in the stable value and guaranteed products industry, you will have significant growth potential based on your performance. In addition to contract drafting and state regulatory filing, you will gain insights into underwriting, legal and regulatory issues, and the investments and risk management aspects of our products

What You'll Do:

• Prepare state insurance department filings of contracts and amendments
• Manage filing progress through System for Electronic Rates and Forms Filing (SERFF) and directly via Insurance Department website; interact with state insurance department personnel as needed, as well as monitor and track all regulator correspondence
• Coordinate signature and delivery process of relevant documents
• Support the team’s efforts to develop new products, adapt existing products for new markets, and keep in-force business current through periodic reviews and amendments
• Manage project plans as business needs dictate
• Coordinate activity with other members of the SVI team as well as internal support groups (Sales, Actuarial, Guaranteed Products, and Legal) on product, contract, compliance and business issues
• Underwriting reviews for prospective clients
• Review on-going transactional (deposit/withdrawal) activity requests from clients to ensure contractual compliance
• Assist in preparation of presentation materials
• Assist in planning client conference calls, meetings and entertainment
• Lead or participate in group projects
• Ad-hoc administrative tasks including audit preparation, document archiving, and file maintenance

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 1+ years’ work/intern experience in financial or insurance industry; fixed-income or stable value literacy a plus
• Professional communication skills with emphasis on strong, clear, and concise writing abilities
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage deliverables and multi-task under pressure
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with the tenacity to follow projects through to completion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. Familiarity with SERFF, SalesForce or Tableau a plus

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $51,500-$73,500 

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: 94050