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Requisition ID
93724
Department
Experience & Digital Marketing
Job Function
Experience & Digital Marketing
Location
New York, New York, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 3 days per week
Job Title: Corporate Vice President (PF5) – Senior Marketing Strategist
Location Designation: Hybrid, NYC-Home Office
When you join New York Life, you’re joining a company that values career development, collaboration, innovation, and inclusiveness. We want employees to feel proud about being part of a company that is committed to doing the right thing. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while developing personally and professionally through various resources and programs. New York Life is a relationship-based company and appreciates how both virtual and in-person interactions support our culture.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Corporate Vice President, Senior Marketing Strategist to join New York Life. This role sits within our Experience and Digital Marketing organization which is responsible for Brand, Marketing, Content and Experiences for the enterprise. In this role, we’re looking for someone who can shape how New York Life evolves its brand, marketing and end-to-end customer experiences. The right individual will have to be a seasoned go-to-market strategist who can serve as a thought leader to our leadership in order to define priorities, evaluate opportunities, lead strategic initiatives and drive enterprise-level strategic decisions.
This role blends strategy consulting rigor with a strong understanding of modern marketing and experience ecosystems—from brand and content to personalization and customer journeys.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Initiative Leadership:
- Define and scope high-priority initiatives aligned to the business strategy agenda
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop hypotheses, conduct analyses, and deliver strategic recommendations
- Build business cases that evaluate financial, operational, and customer impact
- Drive alignment across stakeholders and support execution of key initiatives
- Own end-to-end delivery of select high-impact initiatives, from concept through implementation.
Marketing Strategy Development and Advisory:
- Frame and assess complex, ambiguous problems across marketing, brand, and customer experience
- Develop clear strategic perspectives on growth, differentiation, and customer engagement
- Integrate customer, market, and competitive insights into actionable strategic choices
- Identify and evaluate emerging trends (e.g., AI, personalization, evolving distribution models) and translate them into business implications
- Provide structured recommendations and influence decision-making at the senior leadership level.
Executive Communication & Enterprise Collaboration:
- Develop clear, compelling materials for executive audiences (e.g., CMO’s board updates, Executive Management Committee updates)
- Structure decisions by outlining options, trade-offs, and recommendations
- Partner across Experience & Digital Marketing, Value Streams and other business functions to ensure strategies are cohesive and actionable
- Act as a connector across functions to align priorities and drive enterprise impact.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, marketing strategy, corporate strategy, or a similar strategic role
- Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Experience working on marketing, brand, customer experience, or go-to-market strategy
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with a structured approach to ambiguity
- Strong executive communication (written and verbal) and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence senior leaders and operate effectively in a matrixed organization
- Strong understanding of customer journeys, modern marketing and experience trends
- Understanding of the financial services sector, including banking, investments, insurance, or related areas is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $147,500-$200,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
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.
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.
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.
Job Requisition ID: 93724
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Target employers with an LCA filing history
Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for marketing roles are already familiar with the sponsorship process. This significantly reduces friction when negotiating sponsorship, since the employer isn't navigating the process for the first time.
Frame your specialization as a differentiator
Employers are more likely to sponsor when they can't easily source the same skill set domestically. Specializations in performance marketing, brand strategy, or marketing analytics strengthen the case that your expertise justifies the sponsorship investment.
Clarify the degree requirement in the job description
H-1B specialty occupation status requires the role to normally require a specific bachelor's degree. Job postings that list 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required' can complicate approval, so confirm the employer will reflect this accurately in the LCA.
Understand the H-1B lottery timing before you accept an offer
H-1B registrations open in March each year for an October start date. If you're not already in H-1B status, confirm whether your employer will sponsor for the next available cap season and what your work authorization covers in the interim period.
Consider O-1A if you have a strong professional track record
Senior marketers with documented achievements, industry recognition, published work, or significant media coverage may qualify for the O-1A visa, which has no lottery and no annual cap. It requires demonstrating extraordinary ability through multiple qualifying criteria.
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Does a Senior Marketing Strategist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in marketing, business, communications, or a closely related field as a minimum condition of employment. The key word is 'required', if the job description says the degree is preferred or a substitute for experience, USCIS may question specialty occupation status. Employers should work with immigration counsel to draft the job description and LCA accurately.
What degree field do I need for H-1B sponsorship as a Senior Marketing Strategist?
Most approved H-1B petitions for senior marketing roles cite degrees in marketing, business administration, communications, or economics. The degree field must have a logical connection to the specific duties of the role. A general business degree typically supports a strategy-focused position, while a pure liberal arts degree without relevant coursework may face more scrutiny during adjudication.
How likely is it that an employer will sponsor a Senior Marketing Strategist for a visa?
Sponsorship is more common at larger companies, tech firms, and multinational brands that have established immigration programs. Senior-level roles are generally easier to justify for sponsorship than entry-level positions because the employer can more credibly argue the role requires specialized expertise not readily available domestically. Browsing sponsored marketing roles on Migrate Mate can help you identify which employers are actively hiring with sponsorship.
Can I qualify for an O-1A visa as a Senior Marketing Strategist?
Potentially, yes. The O-1A requires demonstrating extraordinary ability through criteria such as high salary relative to peers, critical employment at a distinguished organization, judging others' work, original contributions of major significance, or published material about your work. Senior marketers with a strong public profile, industry awards, or documented business impact can build a credible O-1A case. Unlike the H-1B, there's no lottery and no annual cap.
What happens to my visa status if I change employers as a Senior Marketing Strategist?
On an H-1B, you can change employers using H-1B portability, your new employer files a transfer petition, and you can begin working for them once it's received by USCIS, before approval. The new role must also qualify as a specialty occupation. On an O-1, there's no portability rule; your new employer must file a fresh petition. In either case, your status is tied to the sponsoring employer, so gaps in employment require careful planning.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Marketing Strategist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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