2027 Guardian Summer MBA Manager, Enterprise Strategy & Planning

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 134.000 - 152.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is offering a 2027 Summer MBA Associate internship in Enterprise Strategy & Planning in New York, NY. This paid 10-week program runs May 27, 2027 to August 6, 2027, with exposure to senior leaders and impactful business projects.

Interns work on long-range and near-term strategic initiatives, participate in internal consulting processes, and help shape Guardian’s strategic priorities while benefiting from mentorship and a collaborative environment.

Formación

• 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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
• Curiosity and learning mindset

Responsabilidades

• Be exposed to and influence the agendas of Guardian senior executives
• Support the development of long-term strategy as well as near-term priorities for Guardian
• Support strategic deep-dives for key business units as part of an internal consulting model
• Supervise cascading goals and metrics for business areas aligned with the strategic plan
• Support the development and delivery of strategic content for Board of Directors and Guardian Leadership Team
• Assess and develop business cases, market sizing, competitive research, etc. for ideas driving innovation and partnerships
• 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

Conocimientos

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Analytics

Communication

Self-motivated

Curiosity

Stakeholder management

Descripción del empleo

2027 Guardian Summer MBA Associate, Enterprise Strategy & Planning

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.

Internship Dates

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

Location (Housing is not provided)

New York, NY

Team Overview

The Enterprise Strategy & Planning team is responsible for developing overall strategy for Guardian, conducting strategic deep dives for key business units, and managing the infrastructure of strategic planning across the company. We are a highly visible group and work on project teams to solve complex problems, develop the long-range plans for Guardian, and partner with senior leaders to identify, develop, evaluate, prioritize, and deliver strategic initiatives across the organization.

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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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
• Curiosity and learning mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to navigate relationships and influence key stakeholders using strong interpersonal skills, maturity, and judgement

You will

• Be exposed to and influence the agendas of Guardian senior executives
• Support the development of long-term strategy as well as near-term priorities for Guardian
• Support strategic deep-dives for key business units as part of an internal consulting model
• Supervise cascading goals and metrics for business areas aligned with the strategic plan
• Support the development and delivery of strategic content for Board of Directors and Guardian Leadership Team
• Assess and develop business cases, market sizing, competitive research, etc. for ideas driving innovation and partnerships
• 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

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.

Salary Range

• The base pay range for this internship is $12,000 - $13,600 per month.
• 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.

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.

Explore Benefits

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. 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. 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.

Corporate Overview

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.