2027 Guardian Summer MBA Associate, Enterprise Strategy & Planning at Guardian in New York, NY

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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 . We review applications on a rolling basis, and we encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready. The team: 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. 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: 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