Summer MBA Associate: Enterprise Strategy & Planning

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Analytics

Communication

Self-motivated

Curiosity

Stakeholder management

Job description

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.