2027 Guardian Summer MBA Associate, Strategy

Guardian; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian is offering a 2027 Summer Internship in New York, a 10-week paid program designed for a first-year MBA student graduating between December 2027 and June 2028. The intern will work in the FPRS Strategy team, supporting strategic planning and execution for Life, Annuities, Disability and Multi-Life businesses.

The program runs May 27, 2027 through August 6, 2027, with location in New York, NY (in-office 3x per week).

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and business acumen.
• Demonstrated project leadership potential, including prioritization of workstreams and collaboration with cross-functional colleagues.
• Proficiency with qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Ability to navigate relationships and influence key stakeholders using interpersonal skills, maturity and judgement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Understanding of AI capabilities and tools, including prompt design and AI value drivers.
• Self-starter mindset with energy, work ethic, independence, and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Be exposed to and influence the agendas of Guardian senior executives.
• Support the development of setting a strategic vision, direction and near-term priorities for Guardian’s FPRS businesses, supported by competitor/industry research and financial analysis.
• Support strategic deep dives for key business units as part of an internal consulting model.
• Support the development and delivery of content for specific strategic topics and executive-level working sessions.
• Assess and develop cases, market sizing, external research, etc. for ideas driving innovation, partnerships, and investments.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Excel & PowerPoint

AI awareness

Self-starter

Education

MBA student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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, interacting with senior leaders, and networking 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.

The Team:

The FPRS (Financial Protection and Retirement Solutions) Strategy team is responsible for supporting strategy development and initiative execution for Guardian’s Life, Annuities, Disability and Multi-Life businesses. This could include but is not limited to conducting strategic deep dives for key topics, assisting with business management and supporting strategic planning across the organization.

We are a highly visible group and work on project teams to solve complex problems, develop long‑range plans for Guardian, and partner with senior leaders to identify, develop, evaluate, prioritize, and deliver strategic initiatives across the organization.

Internship Dates:

The internship program will run from Thursday, May 27, 2027- Friday, August 6, 2027.

You are:

• A first-year MBA student (graduating between December 2027-June 2028), who is proactive, able to listen and make quick decisions, and thrives in a goal‑oriented environment

Location (Housing is not provided):

• New York, NY (in office 3x a week)

You have:

Required Qualifications:

• Strong problem‑solving skills and business acumen
• Demonstrated project leadership potential, including prioritization of workstreams and collaboration with teams of cross‑functional colleagues
• Proficiency with both qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• The ability to navigate relationships and influence key stakeholders using strong interpersonal skills, maturity, and judgement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• An understanding of AI capabilities and tools, including prompt design, use‑case prioritization, and AI value drivers
• A self‑starter mindset – someone who enjoys “rolling up their sleeves and getting things done”, has high energy, strong work ethic, displays the ability to work independently, and is creative

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in financial services and insurance industry

You will:

• Be exposed to and influence the agendas of Guardian senior executives
• Support the development of setting a strategic vision, direction and near‑term priorities for Guardian’s FPRS businesses, supported by competitor/industry research and operational and financial analysis
• Support strategic deep dives for key business units as part of an internal consulting model
• Support the development and delivery of content for specific strategic topics and executive‑level working sessions
• Assess and develop cases, market sizing, external research, etc. for ideas driving innovation, partnerships, and other areas of investment
• 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 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:

The base pay range for this internship is $12,000 - $13,600 per month. Please ignore the hourly rate below.

$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.

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