2027 Guardian Summer MBA Manager, Enterprise Strategy & Planning

Location: New York

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 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 [email protected].

Salary Range

The base pay range for this internship is $12,000 - $13,600 per month. Please ignore the hourly rate below.

$20.00 - $35.00

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 empl