2026 Guardian Summer MBA Associate, Corporate Development
Our 2026 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, interact with senior leaders in conversational settings, and network 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 28, 2026 - Friday, August 7, 2026.
We review applications on a rolling basis, and we encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready.
The team:
In the Corporate Development team, you will work as part of a project team and partner with senior leaders to identify, develop, evaluate, prioritize and deliver strategic transactions across the organization, as well as help solve complex problems and develop the long-range plans for Guardian. The group is responsible for working with the businesses to develop inorganic strategic theses, and identify, source, assess, develop, and execute M&A, venture and other enterprise and business partnerships, as well as manage and optimize these transactions and relationships.
You will have the opportunity to support on a range of high-priority projects spanning across strategy, M&A transactions, venture capital, and strategic partnerships.
You are:
- A first-year MBA student (graduating between December 2026-June 2027), who is proactive, resourceful, impact oriented, and an excellent problem solver who is able to identify issues and perform analysis.
Location (housing is not provided):
- New York, NY
- 3 days a week at Guardian’s headquarters in Hudson Yards, New York
You have:
- Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and judgment with the ability to navigate relationships up and down the organization
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to coordinate and lead complex workstreams
- Passion about innovation in financial services, insurance, and / or technology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong quantitative background with an ability to support financial modeling analysis
- Ability to support high visibility enterprise initiatives and an ability to build a framework / path to help shape the direction of initiatives
- Ability to influence while building trust and consensus among multiple stakeholders/cross functional teams with competing interests
- Experience managing complex projects and/or timelines
- 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 setting a strategic vision, direction and near-term priorities for Guardian supported by competitor/industry research and operational and financial analysis
- Support cross-cutting strategic initiatives that are essential to the success of Guardian’s overall strategy
- 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
- Build a network of colleagues and have a sense of community with other interns and other parts of the business
- Think broadly and ask questions about data, facts and other information
- Be a self-starter – 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
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
- Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity in all that we do
- Social responsibility in all aspects of our work- we volunteer within our local communities, create educational alliances with colleges, and 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.
Salary Range:
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 employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.
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Who we are
Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With over 160 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted resource to generations of families and business owners, inspiring well-being and helping build financial confidence.
Today, we stand behind 29 million consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future for themselves and their families. We help business owners care for their employees. And we help people recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss.
As a modern mutual insurance company, we believe in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues and are building a progressive, innovative and inclusive culture. We uplift individuals and communities through thoughtful social and environmental programs.
What we stand for
In 1860, a community of immigrants joined together to insure and protect their businesses and families. They were guided by powerful ideals that we’ve continued to stand behind and evolved throughout the years: we do the right thing, we believe people count, we courageously shape the future together, and we go above and beyond for the people we serve.
Guardian employees embrace and live by these values every day. They remind us to put people at the heart of all we do so that we can help protect what matters most to you. Want to help bring these values to life? Join us for a rewarding career and the opportunity to shape the future.
Disclosures:
Financial information concerning Guardian as of December 31, 2022, on a statutory basis: Admitted assets = $76.0 billion; liabilities = $67.2 billion (including $55.0 billion of reserves); and surplus = $8.8 billion. Dividends are not guaranteed. They are declared annually by Guardian’s Board of Directors.
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