2027 Guardian MBA Summer Associate, Corporate Development at Guardian in New York, NY

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2027 Guardian Summer MBA Associate, Corporate Development 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 . We review applications on a rolling basis, and we encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready. The team: In the Corporate Development team, you will work as part of a project team and partner with senior leaders to identify, develop, evaluate, prioritize and deliver strategic transactions across the organization, as well as help solve complex problems and develop the long-range plans for Guardian. The group is responsible for working with the businesses to develop inorganic strategic theses, and identify, source, assess, develop, and execute M&A, venture and other enterprise and business partnerships, as well as manage and optimize these transactions and relationships. You are: A first-year MBA student (graduating between December 2027-June 2028), who is proactive, resourceful, impact oriented, and an excellent problem solver. Location (Housing is not provided) : New York, NY You have: Required Qualifications: 4+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or corporate development Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across a wide range of stakeholders Preferred Qualifications: Strong financial modeling, valuation, transaction execution, and strategic analysis capabilities You will: Support the evaluation of acquisition, investment, and strategic partnership opportunities through market research, financial analysis, and due diligence activities Assist in preparing presentations, investment materials, and analyses for senior business leaders and key governance forums Analyze industry trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies to help inform Guardian's growth strategy and corporate development priorities 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 undefined 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 Guardian_