2027 Guardian MBA Summer Intern, Corporate Development
About The Position
Guardian’s 2027 Summer Internship Program is a paid, 10-week learning experience in which interns engage with the daily environment of a global financial services company. The program includes business interactions, job assignments, projects that directly affect the business, opportunities to interact with senior leaders, and networking with employees and interns across Guardian’s offices. The internship runs from May 27, 2027, through August 6, 2027, and is located in New York, NY. Housing is not provided. As part of Corporate Development, the intern will work on project teams and partner with senior leaders to identify, develop, evaluate, prioritize, and deliver strategic transactions across the organization. The team helps solve complex problems and develop Guardian’s long-range plans. It works with business units to form inorganic strategic theses and to identify, source, assess, develop, and execute M&A, venture, and other enterprise and business partnerships, as well as manage and optimize transactions and relationships. The role is intended for a proactive, resourceful, impact-oriented first-year MBA student graduating between December 2027 and June 2028. Applicants must be able to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future, and must be available for the full internship program dates. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Requirements
- Be a first-year MBA student graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Have 4 or more years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or corporate development.
- Have excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Be eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
- Be available for the full internship program dates.
Nice To Haves
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, transaction execution, and strategic analysis capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Support the evaluation of acquisition, investment, and strategic partnership opportunities through market research, financial analysis, and due diligence.
- Assist in preparing presentations, investment materials, and analyses for senior business leaders and key governance forums.
- Analyze industry trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies to inform Guardian’s growth strategy and corporate development priorities.
- Think broadly and ask questions about data, facts, and other information.
- Learn about Guardian’s purpose, values, ways of working, and product and service offerings.
- Build a network of colleagues and develop a sense of community with other interns and parts of the business.
Benefits
- Paid 10-week internship.
- Interns can work and learn from supportive leaders, mentors, and team members who provide coaching and professional development.
- Meaningful and challenging work opportunities intended to accelerate innovation in a secure and compliant way.
- Dynamic, modern work environments that promote collaboration and creativity.
- Colleague Engagement Communities that create inclusive spaces for colleagues to feel valued and connected.
- Opportunities to participate in local volunteering, educational alliances with colleges, and sustainability initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
