Entry-Level Financial Services Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Are you competitive, entrepreneurial, and motivated by the opportunity to build something of your own?

We are seeking driven professionals to join New York Life as Financial Services Professionals. This career is designed for individuals who want to build a client-focused financial services practice while helping individuals, families, and business owners work toward their financial goals.

This is not a traditional salaried position. Compensation is performance-based , with earning potential tied to your individual results. We provide training, mentorship, professional development, and support as you build your practice and obtain the required licenses.

You do not need previous financial services experience. We are especially interested in professionals with backgrounds in sales, banking, business development, athletics, leadership, hospitality, or other performance-driven environments.

If you are looking for a career where your growth is tied to your effort, relationships, and results, we would like to meet you.

$80,000 - $120,000 at plan commission

• Build and develop relationships with individuals, families, and business owners

• Identify clients' financial goals, priorities, and protection needs

• Educate clients on appropriate financial and insurance solutions

• Build a client base through networking, referrals, prospecting, and community involvement

• Develop and execute an individual business-development strategy

• Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and professional development

• Obtain and maintain the licenses required for the role

• Provide ongoing service and build long-term client relationships

• Maintain high standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and comfortable being held accountable for results

• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to build a career

• Comfortable with performance-based compensation

• Willingness to prospect, network, and develop new relationships

• Coachable and committed to professional development

• Ability to work independently while also being part of a team

• Sales, banking, business development, leadership, athletics, or client-facing experience is preferred but not required

• Willingness and ability to obtain required insurance and/or securities licenses as applicable

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college experience or degree preferred, if applicable to your office's requirements

New York Life is a Fortune 100 company with a long-standing commitment to helping individuals, families, and businesses build stronger financial futures. Our Financial Professionals receive comprehensive training, hands-on coaching, mentorship, and ongoing professional development as they build their practice and grow within the financial services industry.

We are looking for ambitious, coachable, relationship-driven individuals who value accountability and are motivated by performance and personal growth. Previous financial services experience is not required—we value backgrounds in sales, banking, business development, athletics, leadership, and other performance-driven environments.

Our selection process is designed to ensure a mutual fit. Qualified candidates will meet with local leadership, learn more about the career, and complete an assessment as part of the interview process.