2027 Guardian Summer MBA Associate, Strategy

Guardian Life Insurance • New York, NY

1d • $12,000 - $13,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Guardian’s paid 10-week Summer Internship Program immerses interns in the daily environment of a global financial services company. Interns gain industry and organizational knowledge through business interactions and assignments, contribute to projects that affect the business, interact with senior leaders, and network with employees and fellow interns. The program is scheduled to run from May 27, 2027, through August 6, 2027.

The FPRS (Financial Protection and Retirement Solutions) Strategy team supports strategy development and initiative execution for Guardian’s Life, Annuities, Disability, and Multi-Life businesses. The team conducts strategic deep dives, supports business management and strategic planning, develops long-range plans, and partners with senior leaders to identify, evaluate, prioritize, and deliver strategic initiatives. The intern will contribute to strategic direction and priority setting, research and analysis, executive-level materials and working sessions, and assessment of investment and innovation opportunities. The role is based in New York, NY, with in-office work three days per week; housing is not provided.

Requirements

• Be a first-year MBA student graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Be available for the full internship program dates, May 27, 2027, through August 6, 2027.
• Be eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and business acumen.
• Demonstrate project leadership potential, including prioritizing workstreams and collaborating with cross-functional colleagues.
• Be proficient in qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Have strong interpersonal skills, maturity, and judgment to navigate relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Understand AI capabilities and tools, including prompt design, use-case prioritization, and AI value drivers.
• Have a self-starter mindset, high energy, a strong work ethic, creativity, and the ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in financial services and the insurance industry.

Responsibilities

• Support development of strategic vision, direction, and near-term priorities for Guardian’s FPRS businesses using competitor and industry research and operational and financial analysis.
• Support strategic deep dives for key business units as part of an internal consulting model.
• Develop and deliver content for specific strategic topics and executive-level working sessions.
• Assess and develop business cases, market sizing, and external research for ideas involving innovation, partnerships, and other investment areas.
• Collaborate with project teams and senior leaders on strategic initiatives.
• Analyze data, facts, and other information and ask questions to inform decisions.

Benefits

• Interns are paid; the stated base pay range is $12,000–$13,600 per month.
• Interns may learn from supportive leaders, mentors, and team members who provide career development coaching.
• Interns can build a network of colleagues and connect with other parts of the business.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern