Financial Management Trainee; Accelerated Path to Financial Management

Overview

Financial Management Trainee (Accelerated Path to Management) – $90,000-$200,000 per year | Full Benefits | Des Moines Metro Area and Cedar Rapids, IA

New York Life - Iowa General Office

Ready to Lead, Build, and Grow a High-Impact Career? If you have experience in sales, leadership, business ownership, management, or recently earned your MBA, and are looking for a career with income growth, stability, and long-term advancement, apply today to our Accelerated Path to Management opportunity.

This role is designed for professionals who want to move into leadership, build and manage teams, and make a meaningful impact on the financial future of individuals, families, and businesses across Iowa.

• Clear career path to management
• Paid training with leadership development
• Competitive salary + performance-based compensation
• Fortune 100 brand with long-term stability
• Full benefits + retirement plans
• Strong local presence in Iowa

During your first year, you'll work as a Financial Professional, gaining hands-on experience with clients while learning the business from the inside out. From there, you'll transition into leadership responsibilities, including:

• Recruiting, training, and mentoring financial professionals
• Coaching individuals and teams to achieve performance goals
• Learning financial operations, marketing, and business development
• Managing client relationships and understanding product solutions
• Preparing for a long-term leadership role within the organization

This program includes six months of intensive management-focused training designed to accelerate readiness for leadership.

We invest heavily in your success:

• Structured leadership and management training
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders
• Digital marketing, prospecting, and CRM tools
• Access to product specialists and operational experts
• Licensing support and professional development

You'll gain exposure to a wide range of financial and insurance solutions, including life insurance, retirement planning, long-term care, disability income insurance, and investment products.

• Salary range: $90,000-$125,000 annually
• Additional performance-based compensation tied to recruiting and team success
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability coverage
• Pension plan + 401(k)
• Clear advancement opportunities into senior leadership roles

To qualify for the Accelerated Path to Management, you should have one or more of the following:

• Prior sales or leadership experience
• Business ownership or entrepreneurial background
• MBA or similar advanced degree
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Interest in coaching, mentoring, and developing others

Must currently reside in the state of Iowa.

New York Life is a Fortune 100 mutual company with more than 175 years of financial strength and integrity. As a mutual company, we are accountable only to our policyholders—not shareholders—allowing us to focus on long-term success. New York Life has proudly served Iowa since 1850, providing insurance, investment, and retirement solutions backed by expert guidance and a strong local presence.

Apply today if you're ready to build a leadership career with real growth, real impact, and real earning potential.