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Guardian Life Corporate Development Associate in New York, New York
As Corporate Development Associate, you will be part of the broader Enterprise Strategy & Corporate Development team, which is responsible for driving enterprise strategy and planning, developing inorganic strategic theses, and identifying, sourcing, and leading M&A, venture and other enterprise and business partnerships, as well as managing and optimizing these transactions and relationships. While you will focus primarily on corporate development, the team works as one team, and you will have the opportunity to lean in and help shape a wide range of strategic topics for Guardian.
You will
You will identify, structure, manage, and deliver high-visibility corporate projects aligned with the following areas of responsibility:
Strategy Development – Work collaboratively and cross-functionally to identify and analyze possible acquisitions, divestitures, investments and joint-ventures to drive recommendations and to project financial impact on the Company's portfolio and capabilities, including drafting comprehensive investment memorandums to recommend transactions and concise documents and communications for senior management.
External Trends and Insights – Leverage industry reports, data sources, and conferences to stay abreast of general M&A industry trends and bring that external thinking into Guardian’s strategy. Highlight case studies of relevant transactions and implications for Guardian.
Transaction Execution – Analyze / value businesses and build financial models, including but not limited to three statement operating models, public company and precedent transaction comparables, DCFs, return sensitivity analyses. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support transaction due diligence and post-closing integration.
Monitoring & Optimization – Oversee partnerships sourced from M&A activity as an extension of our corporate strategy. Identify key value drivers, surface issues and partner with business areas to ensure partnerships are delivering financial and strategic value to Guardian.
You have
Undergraduate degree from a top-tier university with exceptional academic achievement.
4 to 7 years of relevant post-undergraduate experience in investment banking, private equity or corporate development.
Excellent analytical and modeling capabilities with solid understanding of basic accounting and corporate finance principles.
Effective communication skills, including strong writing abilities and the ability to create high-quality presentations and materials.
Outstanding attitude and work ethic, with the maturity to operate both independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, CapitalIQ, FactSet and other financial platforms.
Familiarity with the financial services industry, including banks, insurance carriers and distributors, asset and wealth managers, broker-dealers and financial technology companies is a plus.
Location
This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in Guardian’s Hudson Yards, NY office.
Salary Range
$91,260.00 - $149,925.00
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.
Health Care
Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
Dental plan
Vision plan
Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
Critical illness insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
Accident insurance
Retirement and Financial
401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative
Time Off and Remote Work
Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies
Emotional Well-being and Work-Life
Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
Adoption assistance
College planning
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance
Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas
Equity & Inclusion
Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:
Employee Resource Groups:
Colleague Connection Committees
Community Involvement Committees
A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work
Voluntary self-ID
Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names
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 applicant_accommodation@glic.com .
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.
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 GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .