2027 Guardian Summer Intern, Expense Management FP&A

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

10 weeks duration

Exposure to senior leaders

Professional networking

Job summary

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is offering a 10-week paid Summer Internship in Corporate Finance & Risk, Expense Management FP&A in New York, NY. The program provides hands-on experience through daily business interactions, insightful projects, and mentoring from senior leaders.

Interns will gain exposure to multiple finance areas, with opportunities to be considered for Guardian's Finance Leadership Development Program upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of finance and accounting principles
• Interest in exploring multiple Finance and Risk areas
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparations of various reports, work papers, provisions, and reconciliations
• Assist in tracking and reporting expenses, expense analysis, financial statement analytics, and journal entries
• Assist in process improvement, automation, and ad hoc requests as needed
• Learn from supportive leaders, mentors, and team members across the organization
• Learn Guardian’s purpose, values, and product/service offerings
• Build a network with other interns and colleagues across the business
• Think broadly and ask questions about data, facts, and information

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interest in Finance & Risk

Finance concepts

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

CoPilot / AI tools

Job description

2027 Guardian Summer Intern, Corporate Finance & Risk, Expense Management FP&A

Our 2027 Summer Internship Program is a paid 10-week learning experience where you will be immersed in the daily environment of a thriving global financial services company. You will gain invaluable industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments, in addition to engaging in projects that directly affect our business, interact with senior leaders in conversational settings, and network with employees and interns across our offices. This 10-week internship provides you with realistic experiences and information of what it is like to work at Guardian. Interns may have the opportunity to be considered for Guardian's Finance Leadership Development Program upon successful completion of the internship. We are seeking candidates who are curious, adaptable, and excited to gain exposure to different areas of the Finance and Risk organization.

Internship Dates

The internship program will run from Thursday, May 27, 2027- Friday, August 6, 2027. The application window will close on Friday, November 13th, 2026, at 11:59PM ET or when role(s) have been filled, whichever comes first.

Location (Housing is not provided)

New York, NY

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency with finance and accounting principles
• An interest in exploring multiple areas of Finance and Risk and a willingness to learn about different functions and career paths across the organization
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AI powered tools/CoPilot

Your Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparations of various reports, work papers, provisions, and reconciliations
• Assist in tracking and reporting expenses, expense analysis, financial statement analytics, and journal entries
• Assist in process improvement, automation, and ad hoc requests as needed
• Have the opportunity to work and learn from supportive leaders, mentors, and team members across the organization who will help coach you as you develop your professional career
• Learn about Guardian’s purpose, values, how we work, and our suite of product and service offerings
• Build a network of colleagues and have a sense of community with other interns and other parts of the business
• Think broadly and ask questions about data, facts, and other information

Benefits

• Meaningful and challenging work opportunities to accelerate innovation in a secure and compliant way
• Dynamic, modern work environments that promote collaboration and creativity to develop and empower talent
• Colleague Engagement Communities that create inclusive spaces where you can feel valued and connected
• Social responsibility in all aspects of our work- we volunteer within our local communities, create educational alliances with colleges, drive a variety of initiatives in sustainability

Eligibility

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization.
• F-1 visa holders with Optional Practical Training (OPT) who will require H-1B status, TNs, or current H-1B visa holders will not be considered.
• H1-B and green card sponsorship are not available for this position.
• You must be available for the full program dates of the internship program.

Salary Range

$20.00 - $35.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail]. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only.

Visa Sponsorship

Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment-based visas (e.g., such as an H-1B). In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship/support now or at any time in the future.

Notice Regarding Guardian’s Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

As part of Guardian’s job application process, Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools ("AI Tools") to automate the sorting and filtering of information provided by applicants as part of its preliminary screening. This preliminary screening may be used to help identify applicant materials and resumes relative to their indication that the applicant meets the requirements for the specific job for which they are applying, as specified in the listing posted on Guardian’s jobs website (Careers at Guardian at https://www.guardianlife.com/careers). At Guardian, we do not use AI Tools to substantially assist or replace human judgment or discretionary decision making in our hiring process. All hiring decisions will be made by Guardian colleagues. Please be aware that if you apply for a specific position with Guardian, you will have the choice of opting out of Guardian’s use of AI Tools during the job application process.

Corporate Description

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com.