2027 Guardian Summer Intern, Treasury Operations Specialist

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful internship experience

Job summary

Guardian Life invites a rising junior to join our 2027 Guardian Summer Internship in Treasury Operations in New York, NY for a paid 10-week program from May 27, 2027 to August 6, 2027. You will work closely with the Investment Operations team, gaining hands-on experience in portfolios, settlements, cash, and reconciliation processes while learning from senior leaders.

You are pursuing a B.S. in Finance, and are curious, adaptable, and collaborative, with strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a B.S. program in Finance.
• Interest in exploring multiple areas of Finance and Risk across the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail; technology-driven mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support Investment Operations in daily processes related to portfolios and transactions.
• Assist with monitoring trade settlement, cash, and position reconciliation exceptions.
• Analyze operational data and contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Learn from leaders, mentors, and colleagues across the organization.
• Learn Guardian’s purpose, values, and offerings and build a network with interns across the business.
• Think broadly and ask questions about data, facts, and information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technology mindset

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Claude

Job description

2027 Guardian Summer Intern, Treasury Operations Specialist

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.

You are:

A current junior (graduation date of May 2028) who is fueled by collaboration, able to listen and make quick decisions and thrive in a goal-oriented environment.

Location (Housing is not provided)

• New York, NY

You have:

Required Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program in Finance
• An interest in exploring multiple areas of Finance and Risk and a willingness to learn about different functions and career paths across the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail; a technology-driven mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comfort leveraging AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Claude

You will:

• Support the Investment Operations team in daily operational processes related to investment portfolios and transactions
• Assist with monitoring and resolving trade settlement, cash, and position reconciliation exceptions
• Analyze operational data and contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives
• 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

We offer:

• 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.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to email [e-mail].

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.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

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. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.

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. If you would like to request an alternative process that does not utilize AI Tools or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, within ten business days of your position application, you must email your request to [e-mail], making sure to provide your name and job requisition identification number. Guardian will retain your applicant materials and resume and all information therefrom in accordance with Guardian’s document retention policy, a copy of which you may request via [e-mail].

Additionally, at applicable times, Guardian will make public the most recent bias audit results for such AI tools, which may be found here.