Global Capital Risk Analyst

Guardian Life; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life in New York City is seeking a Global Capital Risk Analyst to drive RBC/BSCR forecasting, monitor capital implications, and align asset allocation with capital strategy. The role collaborates with Investment Management, Actuarial, and Enterprise Finance to tie business planning to risk and capital decisions.

The position is hybrid, with three days in the Hudson Yards office and two days remote, offering exposure to senior leadership and enterprise-wide capital initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in life insurance capital or related analytics.
• Familiarity with Bermuda capital framework is desirable.
• Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Manage a continuous forecast of RBC/BSCR and standardize models.
• Analyze actual results to understand capital implications.
• Understand asset allocation as it affects capital outcomes.
• Support capital optimization across the balance sheet with dashboards.
• Collaborate with Investment Management, Actuarial, and Finance teams.

Skills

Capital risk analytics

Communication with stakeholders

Data storytelling

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's in finance/economics or related

FSA/CPA/CFA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Python

Claude

Job description

Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Global Capital Risk Analyst.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, Service, Claims & Transformation Finance, this role plays a central position within Group Benefits Finance, supporting financial analytics, performance insights, and strategic decision support across all operational areas.

This role will help shape Guardian’s enterprise capital planning across its U.S. and Bermuda-domiciled entities. This role offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of capital strategy, regulatory frameworks, investment decisions, and business planning, with exposure to senior cross‑functional partners and analysis that directly informs capital forecasting and enterprise decision‑making.

You will partner closely with Investment Management, Corporate Actuarial, Asset/Liability Management, Enterprise Risk Management, and Enterprise/Line of Business Financial Planning and Analysis, giving the analyst a broad view into how critical financial, investment, and strategic business considerations tie together.

This position reports to the Head of Global Capital Risk Management who, in turn, reports to the Head of Market Risk.

You will

• Manage a continuous forecast of regulatory capital (RBC and BSCR), while driving standardization and synergies across RBC and BSCR models to modernize and strengthen enterprise-wide capital planning.
• Analyze and monitor actual financial results to identify implications to Guardian’s capital position and build a deeper understanding of key risks and emerging opportunities across the enterprise.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Guardian’s asset allocation strategy and how investment decisions influence capital outcomes.
• Proactively drives opportunities to support capital optimization across the balance sheet, gaining exposure to high-impact initiatives that shape Guardian’s financial strength.
• Support data and technology initiatives around building capital-related databases and interactive capital dashboards that enhance transparency, analysis, and decision support for senior leadership.

You are

• A self‑motivated professional who is energized by ownership, continuous learning, and the opportunity to shape important work independently.
• Adept at translating complex topics into clear, concise messages for senior stakeholders and cross‑functional partners.
• Able to use data to tell a compelling story, frame thoughtful recommendations, and drive practical solutions.
• Eager to build trusted relationships across levels and functions, with an interest in learning how different areas of the business connect to capital planning and strategy.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment, balancing multiple deliverables.
• Organized with a strong attention to detail.

You have

• 5+ years of experience in the life insurance industry; familiarity with Bermuda’s capital framework highly desirable.
• Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or other quantitative discipline preferred.
• FSA, CPA, or CFA charterholder/candidate preferred.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Claude and Python a plus.
• Proven communication and relationship building skills.

Location

Hybrid role - 3 days in a Guardian office located in Hudson Yards, NYC. 2 days WFH.

Salary Range

$118,980.00 - $195,465.00
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