New York Life Insurance Company

Director, Derivatives

New York Life Insurance Company  •  $119k - $170k/yr  •  New York City, NY (Hybrid)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Location Designation: Hybrid - 4 days per week

The Derivatives Team, part of the Office of the Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) at New York Life, plays a critical role in executing the firm’s general account investment strategy by designing and managing hedge programs and overlays for the company’s assets and liabilities. This team conducts customized derivatives analysis and delivers market insights that directly enhance portfolio construction and investment performance.

We are seeking a highly motivated Director to lead the development and ongoing enhancement of a suite of quantitative tools and dashboards that provide actionable insights into performance attribution and risk exposures across our hedge programs. The ideal candidate will bring a strong quantitative foundation, demonstrated expertise in data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau), and hands-on experience working with derivatives across multiple asset classes. This role presents a unique opportunity for the individual to help build out the derivatives platform at New York Life while gaining exposure to the investment and hedging strategy of a dynamically-managed insurance asset portfolio.

What You’ll Do:

  • Develop new infrastructure and analytical tools using Tableau, SQL Workbench, Beacon, python and generative AI tools (e.g., Claude code, Cursor) to organize data related to all the swaps, forwards, futures, and options owned by NYL
  • Support the monitoring and management of the derivatives portfolio, with a focus on market risk analytics, platform capability development, and reporting automation
  • Create Tableau dashboards to summarize key metrics about NYL’s hedge programs, including measuring hedge effectiveness, assessing current exposure relative to defined limits, and aggregating greek sensitivities of the derivatives positions
  • Enhance the daily P&L attribution process for derivatives positions utilizing Beacon libraries and Aladdin valuation modules
  • Partner with internal quantitative, technology, and investment teams to understand modeling and coding needs and help evolve our analytical and reporting infrastructure
  • Contribute to the design, enhancement, and ongoing use of tools and processes used to manage derivative exposures and related risks
  • Analyze complex datasets to support portfolio insights, assess liquidity risk, and inform hedge strategy and decision-making
  • Help identify and address Asset Liability Management (ALM)–related challenges, including evaluating potential derivatives solutions where appropriate
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners (including counterparties and vendors) to support analytical initiatives and infrastructure development
  • Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data used in analysis and reporting
  • Support continuous improvement of reporting, dashboards, and analytics used by the derivatives team and the broader investment teams

What You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 5–10 years of relevant experience in investments, derivatives, fixed income modeling, actuarial science, market risk, analytics, risk management, or a related quantitative field
  • Strong analytical and quantitative background with demonstrated problem-solving skills and programing experience
  • Experience working with data and analytics tools, including SQL, relational databases (e.g., AWS), and Tableau or similar business intelligence/visualization platforms
  • Tangible experience with interest rate, equity, and/or currency derivatives is preferred
  • Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and apply critical thinking
  • Detail-oriented, with demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics clearly
  • Familiarity with analytical platforms such as Beacon, Aladdin, Numerix (or comparable risk/analytics software) is highly desirable
  • Experience supporting or collaborating with technology teams, developers, or quantitative modelers; direct software development experience is not required
  • Familiar with insurance company ALM techniques and general account investment strategies; application of derivatives overlays is a plus, but not required
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including investment professionals, technologists, and insurance product specialists
  • Experience with US Statutory Accounting is beneficial

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $119,000-$170,000

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.

Please note This role requires FINRA licensed and/or FINRA Associated Person pre-hire fingerprinting.

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 hereto 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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New York Life Insurance Company

About New York Life Insurance Company

For over 180 years, we’ve helped turn your biggest dreams into milestones that last a lifetime. As a mutual company we hold ourselves to the highest standards of transparency, objectivity, and integrity. We’re committed to improving local communities through a culture of giving and volunteerism, supported by our own New York Life Foundation.

Join a company that values development, career growth, collaboration, innovation, and diversity & inclusion. Through various resources and programs, you can grow your career while developing personally and professionally.

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New York Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual

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Investments are offered through NYLIFE Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC), a Licensed Insurance Agency. Advisory services are offered through Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser. NYLIFE Securities LLC and Eagle Strategies LLC are New York Life Companies. Not all New York Life agents are licensed to offer investments or advisory services. Only those agents who disclose their affiliation with NYLIFE Securities LLC and/or Eagle Strategies LLC are credentialed to provide the respective products and services.

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Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Year Founded
1845
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