Applicants must be current residents of Arkansas. Are you a proven performer who wants a faster path to leadership? New York Life's Fast Track to Management Program is designed for goal-driven professionals who want the opportunity to build a successful financial practice and then progress toward recruiting, developing and leading a team of Financial Professionals. Unlike a traditional corporate career where advancement may depend on waiting for the right position to open, this path gives qualified individuals the opportunity to advance based on meeting defined performance, licensing and program requirements. This is not simply another job. For the right person, it's an opportunity to build a business, develop as a leader and ultimately build a team of your own. What the Fast Track looks likeStart as a Financial Professional Fast Track candidates begin as Financial Professionals so they can learn the business firsthand before leading others in it. You'll receive training, coaching, resources and tools while learning how to: Build and develop client relationships Prospect and grow a client base Help individuals, families and businesses work toward their financial goals Develop your own financial practice Build a professional network Manage activity and performance Develop the skills necessary to coach and lead others New York Life provides training in areas including marketing, business development, customer relationship management, communication and recruiting, along with digital sales, prospecting and marketing tools. Accelerate toward management The goal of the Fast Track program is management and team building . Once you've met the applicable production, licensing and program requirements, you'll become eligible to progress toward the Associate Partner role and begin specialized management development. As you progress into management, your focus expands beyond your individual practice to: Recruiting talented Financial Professionals Coaching and developing others Building and leading a high-performing team Creating a culture of accountability and growth Helping others develop successful practices Developing future leaders Driving the performance of your organization Rather than simply building a book of business, the long-term opportunity is to build an organization. Who we're looking for You do not need previous financial services experience to be considered. We're looking for people who are: Competitive Entrepreneurial Coachable Self-disciplined Relationship-driven Accountable for results Motivated by performance Interested in developing people Driven to grow professionally Interested in building and leading a team Strong candidates may come from backgrounds such as: Management and leadership Sales and business development Banking and financial services Insurance Military and aviation Operations and logistics Entrepreneurship Recruiting Coaching and athletics Healthcare Client relationship management Other performance-driven careers Candidates pursuing the Fast Track to Management path must meet applicable program qualifications. A different kind of career path This is not a traditional salaried management position , and candidates are not hired directly into management. You begin by learning the Financial Professional business yourself. That includes developing relationships, acquiring clients and building a practice. Your progression toward management depends on satisfying applicable performance, production, licensing and program requirements. For people who want greater ownership over their career, that creates an important difference: Your performance can help determine how quickly you progress. Training, tools and support New York Life invests in the development of its Financial Professionals through training, coaching and business-building resources. You'll have access to: Professional training and development Coaching and mentorship Digital prospecting and marketing tools Business-development resources Product consultants and subject-matter experts Leadership and management development opportunities A broad range of insurance and financial solutions New York Life and its subsidiaries provide products and solutions including life insurance, annuities, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance and investment products. Applicable licenses and FINRA registrations are required before offering securities and investment products. Compensation and growth The Financial Professional career is performance-based and commission-driven . Income is not guaranteed and actual earnings depend on individual sales results. New York Life reports that in 2025, the average income of Financial Professionals operating under the N8 and N9 Agent's Contracts who met annual minimum sales production requirements was $128,621 . Historical income information is provided for informational purposes only and does not guarantee future earnings. New Financial Professionals currently enter under the applicable current Agent's Contract. As qualified individuals progress into field management, the compensation structure changes and may include salary and performance-based compensation according to the applicable management compensation program. Our selection process We're intentional about who advances through the Fast Track selection process. Applicants selected for initial consideration will first be asked to complete a Candidate Assessment Profile (CAP) .

The CAP:

Takes approximately 20-25 minutes Uses a "more like me / less like me" questionnaire format Helps evaluate characteristics associated with success in the Financial Professional career Must be completed before an initial screening interview is scheduled Candidates who meet the applicable threshold will be contacted regarding the next step in the interview process. About New York Life New York Life is a Fortune 100 company with a long history of helping individuals, families and businesses protect what matters and work toward their financial goals. As a mutual company, New York Life is accountable to its policyholders rather than outside shareholders and is focused on long-term value for the people it serves. Ready to build something bigger? If you're looking for a career where you can build a business, prove yourself through performance, accelerate toward leadership and ultimately develop a team of your own , we'd like to learn more about you. Apply today to be considered for the Fast Track to Management opportunity with New York Life in Arkansas. New York Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Pay:

$85,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid training Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Little Rock, AR 72211