Customer Service Representative - New York Life Investments

Location Designation: Fully Remote 

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.

Job Description:
FINGERPRINTING IS REQUIRED
• Location: Full time remote
• Hours- Candidates should be flexible to work a 8 hour shift between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with a one hour lunch. Eastern standard time hours. Monday through Friday, no weekends.
• Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours a week, possible overtime. No weekends..

NYLIM Service Company (NSC) is the transfer agent for New York Life Investments Funds and has responsibility for New Account Setup, Financial and Non-Financial Transactions, Call Center Operations, Correspondence, Quality Control and Quality Assurance, among other things. NSC places customer experience at the forefront of its operations with the responsibility for servicing approximately 450,000 directly serviced accounts. NSC has been recognized as a leader in call center service having been awarded, for 24 years in a row, the “Service Award” by Dalbar, a third-party organization whose awards have been the gold standard for service quality in the financial services industry.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, customer-focused professional to join our team in a client services role supporting mutual fund operations. This position offers a comprehensive 2–3 month on-the-job training program, followed by continued mentoring to ensure your success.

What You’ll Do:

• Participate in structured training to build a strong foundation in mutual fund operations and client servicing.
• Research and resolve inquiries from registered representatives and shareholders regarding their mutual fund accounts.
• Handle inbound phone requests related to redemptions, exchanges, and account maintenance updates.
• Perform quality control reviews of transactions processed by team members to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Deliver accurate, professional, and timely responses to client inquiries with a focus on exceptional customer service.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment while managing individual responsibilities.
• Support process improvement by identifying and communicating areas of inefficiency or risk.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• A dependable, customer service-driven mindset with a strong desire to help others.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with professional phone etiquette.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• A high level of personal accountability, ethical judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to learn about the financial services industry, particularly mutual funds.
• Availability to work an 8-hour shift between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a corporate or financial services environment.
• Familiarity with mutual fund products and investment terminology.

Job Level: LEVELCS2

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 

Overtime eligible: Nonexempt 

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 www.NewYorkLife.com.

Job Requisition ID: 94570