Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a collaborative and motivated individual to join our team as a Growth Initiatives and Special Projects Associate. This role reports to our Growth Initiatives & Special Projects Leader and will partner with colleagues across the organization helping them identify, evaluate, prioritize, and deliver strategic initiatives for Guardian. As a Growth Initiatives and Special Projects Associate, you will work on the highly visible Enterprise Strategy & Corporate Development Team, which is responsible for overseeing the enterprise strategy for the organization as well as working with the businesses to lead strategic initiatives and strategic transactions from development to assessment and implementation. 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 our Group, Financial Protection & Retirement Solutions, and Client Solutions & Wealth Management business lines to diversify our product portfolio, increase our distribution footprint, grow our customer base, and leverage 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. **You will** You will have the opportunity to work on a range of high-priority projects spanning across strategy, corporate development, and strategic initiatives: + Support the assessment and development of business cases for new ideas driving growth and innovation, including researching industry peers, assessing specific opportunities, supporting due diligence, performing financial analysis/evaluation, and preparing PowerPoint presentations for internal executives + Partner with leaders within the Enterprise Strategy & Corporate Development team to help facilitate enterprise alignment for identified initiatives and tactical plans for execution, alongside business leaders and key stakeholders + Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support transactions and post-closing deal integration + Support the identification, framing and implementation of cross-cutting strategic initiatives that are critical to the success of Guardian’s overall strategy; Support in managing the business performance and transition of executed initiatives (e.g., implement and manage processes to monitor business transition and performance, develop and monitor metrics and goals for business areas aligned with strategic plan, and support decision framework to allocate and re-prioritize resources as required to achieve vision & strategy) + Develop expertise in a variety of functions and businesses + Gain exposure to other roles and lines of business in the company + Receive direct mentorship and coaching from experienced leaders across areas such as strategy, transactions, problem-solving, analytics, communication, and leadership development **You are** + Resilient, curious, creative, and humble + Even-tempered, work well under pressure, and are comfortable with ambiguity + Proactive, resourceful, impact oriented, and an excellent problem solver who can identify issues and perform analysis + An effective communicator (both oral and written) and work well on cross-functional teams. + A self-starter who can work independently and prioritize across multiple projects + Organized with strong attention to detail and able to coordinate and lead complex workstreams **You have** + Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment and the ability to navigate relationships across all levels of the organization + Experience helping shape the direction initiatives by creating clarity and structure + Excellent written and verbal communication abilities + Strong command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills + 3+ years’ experience working in roles related to strategy consulting, business management or transformation and operational experience within a financial services or consulting firm + Experience with financial services, a plus but not required + Experience managing complex projects and/or timelines + Bachelor’s degree from a top institution with strong academic performance and demonstrated leadership ability **Location** Hybrid role - 3 days in the Hudson Yards, NYC office. 2 days WFH **Salary Range:** $93,080.00 - $152,915.00 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. 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 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 .