Director, Institutional Client Marketing

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

About New York Life Investment Management 

With over $800 billion in assets under management, NYLIM is a Pensions & Investments ' Top 30 Largest Money Manager and one of the largest global asset managers serving institutional, retail and insurance clients. NYLIM brings together the firm’s global investment teams under one unified brand, combining specialized expertise with the strength and stability of New York Life.

Our platform is built on disciplined active management, deep investment capabilities and a long-term partnership approach designed to deliver enduring value across market cycles and help clients navigate the next era of investing.

More powerful, together, we combine the agility of specialized investment teams with the scale and longevity of a leading mutual institution.

Role Overview

New York Life Investment Management is seeking a strategic and experienced Director, Institutional Client Marketing to help shape and advance the firm's global institutional marketing strategy. This role will report to the Head of Global Institutional Marketing and partner closely with the product, investment, brand, digital and events teams to develop strategic marketing priorities, strengthen positioning across institutional client channels, and drive integrated marketing initiatives that support business growth.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in institutional asset management marketing, with a strong understanding of insurance asset management, private markets, and global investment strategies across both public and private asset classes. As a recognized subject matter expert in institutional marketing, this individual will provide strategic guidance to investment teams, distribution leadership, affiliate boutiques, and senior business stakeholders to develop differentiated positioning, thought leadership, and go-to-market strategies that enhance client engagement and commercial outcomes.

Reporting to the Head of Global Institutional Marketing, this role plays a key leadership role in shaping institutional marketing strategy, influencing business priorities, and leading complex cross-functional initiatives across the global institutional business.

What You’ll Do: 

• Partner with colleagues across marketing, distribution, communications and compliance to shape and advance the global institutional marketing strategy, aligning marketing priorities with business objectives and growth opportunities.
• Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in institutional and insurance asset management marketing, providing strategic guidance on market positioning, client trends, competitive dynamics, and go-to-market opportunities.
• Lead the development of integrated marketing strategies and thought leadership initiatives that strengthen New York Life Investment Management's positioning across institutional client segments, with a particular focus on Insurance Asset Management.
• Partner with investment teams, affiliate boutiques, product management, consultant relations, and distribution leadership to develop differentiated messaging and integrated go-to-market strategies across public and private market investment capabilities.
• Lead highly complex, cross-functional marketing initiatives across investment affiliates, regional marketing teams, and global distribution partners to drive coordinated execution and business impact.
• Evaluate market trends, competitive intelligence, and marketing performance to inform strategic recommendations, optimize marketing investments, and demonstrate marketing's contribution to commercial outcomes.
• Influence senior business stakeholders through strategic marketing counsel, helping align marketing priorities with evolving client needs and business objectives.
• Ensure institutional marketing programs and communications comply with applicable regulatory and governance standards while maintaining brand consistency and integrity.

What You’ll Bring:

• 8-10 years of marketing experience within asset management, institutional investment management, insurance asset management, or related financial services sectors.
• Strong knowledge of insurance general account investing, private credit, private equity, real assets, infrastructure, and other alternative investment strategies.
• Experience marketing both public and private market investment capabilities to institutional audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex investment concepts into compelling client-focused narratives.
• Recognized expertise in institutional asset management marketing with demonstrated experience developing strategic marketing programs that drive business growth.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and build trusted partnerships across investment teams, distribution, product management, affiliate boutiques, and executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success navigating highly complex, cross-functional marketing initiatives within a global, matrixed organization.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate market insights into differentiated positioning, go-to-market strategies, and commercial opportunities.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; MBA, CAIA, or other advanced degree preferred.

Job Level: LEVELPF5

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $137,000-$195,500

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.

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 .

#LI-MC1

#LI-Hybrid 

#LI-MC1

#Li-Hybrid 

Job Requisition ID: 94401

​