Corporate Development Manager
About The Position
Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a Guardian. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com. Guardian has set out an ambitious growth strategy over the next 5 years, referred to as our Journey To ’30. This strategy focuses on continuing the growth of businesses by diversifying our product portfolio, increasing our distribution footprint, growing our customer base, and leveraging technology, data and AI as a strategic enabler. This growth strategy requires ongoing transformation across the enterprise, including both the business lines and corporate functions. Guardian is seeking a highly analytical, execution-oriented individual to serve as Corporate Development Manager. In this high-impact role, you will help drive Guardian’s inorganic growth initiatives and help our businesses forge innovative and transformative partnerships across the enterprise. As Corporate Development Manager, you will operate within Guardian’s Corporate Development team, responsible for driving Guardian’s inorganic growth by leading M&A, venture investments, and strategic partnerships. You will play a critical role in high-visibility initiatives across the following areas: M&A and Investments Source and evaluate acquisitions/divestitures, investments and JV opportunities aligned with Guardian’s strategic priorities Lead end-to-end transaction processes, including financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and deal structuring Develop investment cases and secure approvals through Guardian’s governance process Negotiate term sheets and definitive agreements in collaboration with legal and finance teams Monitor portfolio of funds and direct investments Commercial Partnerships Collaborate with business leaders to structure and execute partnerships with early-stage companies Manage, grow, and maintain a deep network of relationships with top VCs, founders, builders and other players in the venture ecosystem Market Intelligence Build and maintain relationships with investment bankers, advisors, and industry executives to stay on top of industry trends/dynamics and generate deal flow Understand and bring in outside thinking across life insurance, group benefits, wealth management, and emerging disruptive technologies (including AI focused companies) to inform strategic investment and partnership decisions Prepare executive-level presentations and recommendations for senior leadership and the Board Represent Guardian at industry events, venture forums, and innovation summits to build brand presence and deal flow Integration Support Partner with business leaders and integration teams to ensure successful post-close execution and synergy realization
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Economics, Business or related field)
- 6+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, and/or corporate development
- Proficiency or subject matter expertise in AI and other emerging disruptive technologies
- Strong technical skills to support financial analysis, valuation, and deal structuring
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and project management abilities
- Ability to thrive in a lean team environment and take ownership of complex projects
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or CFA preferred
Responsibilities
- Source and evaluate acquisitions/divestitures, investments and JV opportunities aligned with Guardian’s strategic priorities
- Lead end-to-end transaction processes, including financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and deal structuring
- Develop investment cases and secure approvals through Guardian’s governance process
- Negotiate term sheets and definitive agreements in collaboration with legal and finance teams
- Monitor portfolio of funds and direct investments
- Collaborate with business leaders to structure and execute partnerships with early-stage companies
- Manage, grow, and maintain a deep network of relationships with top VCs, founders, builders and other players in the venture ecosystem
- Build and maintain relationships with investment bankers, advisors, and industry executives to stay on top of industry trends/dynamics and generate deal flow
- Understand and bring in outside thinking across life insurance, group benefits, wealth management, and emerging disruptive technologies (including AI focused companies) to inform strategic investment and partnership decisions
- Prepare executive-level presentations and recommendations for senior leadership and the Board
- Represent Guardian at industry events, venture forums, and innovation summits to build brand presence and deal flow
- Partner with business leaders and integration teams to ensure successful post-close execution and synergy realization
Benefits
- annual, sales, or other incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
