Associate, Enterprise Strategy & Planning

Guardian Life Insurance•New York, NY

1d•$95,170 - $156,355

About The Position

In this highly impactful role, you will help develop the long-range plans for Guardian and partner with key stakeholders to identify, develop, evaluate, prioritize and deliver strategic initiatives across the organization. You will support internal consulting engagements to solve critical strategic questions for the Guardian Leadership Team, working with senior sponsors, business units, and corporate functions, while partnering closely with the rest of the Enterprise Strategy team. A successful candidate will work across the Enterprise Strategy & Transformation team to provide strategic frameworks and deliver on critical strategy projects. You will structure problem-solving, conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of operational and financial data, and organize industry/ competitor research to continuously evaluate Guardian’s positioning. You will also synthesize your findings for senior-level audiences through both written and verbal communications. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to Guardian's business while creating pathways for long-term career development and internal mobility.

Requirements

Strong problem-solving skills
Demonstrated experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Strong command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
3+ years’ experience working in roles related to strategy & management consulting within a top consulting firm or internal strategy within a financial services company
Experience managing complex projects and/or timelines
Bachelor’s degree from a top institution with strong academic performance and demonstrated leadership ability
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship/support now or at any time in the future.

Nice To Haves

A strategic problem-solver, with demonstrated experience in using frameworks and analysis to support data-driven recommendations
Experienced in conducting analysis on short time frames and with limited data, in a consulting-style approach
Highly organized and efficient, with ability to prioritize across multiple projects and competing demands at any given time
An effective communicator (both oral and written) with ability to work well on cross-functional teams
Results-oriented and pragmatic; looking to make real, tangible impact and ensure that recommendations can be effectively operationalized
Proactive and resourceful, a self-starter
Intellectually curious and innovation minded; always asking “what’s next?”

Responsibilities

Enterprise-wide strategy development – Work to define the strategic direction, with both near-term and long-term priorities for Guardian. This will be supported by research, analytics, and logical problem solving and strategic frameworks.
Internal strategy consulting – working with a senior sponsor, execute deep-dive strategy projects on high priority topics for the business units and corporate functions
Strategic planning – support with the enterprise-wide processes that drive strategy, including objectives and target setting, portfolio planning, and quarterly progress updates.
Growth initiatives and innovation – assess or develop business cases for new ideas driving innovation, partnerships, and other areas of investment outside of BAU. Identify, frame, and implement specific cross-cutting strategic initiatives that are critical to the success of Guardian’s overall strategy.
Prepare materials for senior leadership –in partnership with the Enterprise Strategy team, develop agenda, content, and analysis for key strategic fora, including the annual Strategy Session of the Board and the annual Guardian Leadership Team Strategic Planning offsite