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

Job description

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. The Team: The FPRS (Financial Protection and Retirement Solutions) Strategy team is responsible for supporting strategy development and initiative execution for Guardian’s Life, Annuities, Disability and Multi-Life businesses. This could include but is not limited to conducting strategic deep dives for key topics, assisting with business management and supporting strategic planning across the organization. We are a highly visible group and work on project teams to solve complex problems, develop long-range plans for Guardian, and partner with senior leaders to identify, develop, evaluate, prioritize, and deliver strategic initiatives across the organization. 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. You are: A first-year MBA student (graduating between December 2027-June 2028), who is proactive, able to listen and make quick decisions, and thrives in a goal-oriented environment Location (Housing is not provided): New York, NY (in office 3x a week) 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 The ability to navigate relationships and influence key stakeholders using strong interpersonal skills, maturity, and judgement Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint An understanding of AI capabilities and tools, including prompt design, use-case prioritization, and AI value drivers A 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 Preferred Qualifications: Interest in financial services and insurance industry You will: Be exposed to and influence the agendas of Guardian senior executives Support the development of setting a strategic vision, direction and near-term priorities for Guardian’s FPRS businesses, supported by competitor/industry research and operational and financial analysis Support strategic deep dives for key business units as part of an internal consulting model Support the development and delivery of content for specific strategic topics and executive-level working sessions Assess and develop cases, market sizing, external research, etc. for ideas driving innovation, partnerships, and other areas of investment 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 parts of the business Think broadly and ask questions about data, facts, and other information 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 valu