Enterprise Strategy Associate / Strategic Business Analyst

In the Strategy Associate role, you will be part of a highly visible group and work on project teams to solve complex problems, develop the long-range plans for Guardian, and partner with senior leaders to identify, develop, evaluate, prioritize, and deliver strategic initiatives across the organization. The Enterprise Strategy & Solutions group is responsible for developing and planning overall strategy, executing cross-enterprise initiatives, and driving M&A/corporate development, corporate venture, and business performance / management processes.

You will have the opportunity to work on a range of high-visibility corporate projects and/or specific work streams spanning across:

• Strategy development and planning: Support the development of setting strategic vision, roadmap and near-term priorities for Guardian supported by competitor/industry research and operational and financial analysis.
• Execution of cross-cutting strategic initiatives: Support cross-cutting strategic initiatives that are critical to Guardian’s overall strategy. Support in managing the business performance of executed initiatives e.g., implement and manage processes to monitor business 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.
• Business performance, management processes and executive planning sessions: (i) Monitor cascading metrics and goals for business areas aligned with strategic plan; (ii) Support the development and delivery of Board of Directors content on strategic topics for executive level offsites and working sessions.
• New initiative exploration: In collaboration with business areas, assess and develop business cases, market sizing, external research, etc. to drive new ideas on innovation, partnerships, and areas of investment outside of BAU. Incubate initial development and execution of innovation initiatives.

To successfully deliver the projects and/or workstreams, you will be responsible for:

• Utilizing strategic frameworks to structure problem solving and identify issues.
• Structuring and building quantitative and conceptual analyses of operational and financial data.
• Performing competitor/industry research leveraging both public and non-public sources.
• Identifying implications of data and analysis.
• Developing concise communication materials for senior management.
• Working collaboratively and building trust with team members across Guardian.

You are:

• Proactive, resourceful, impact oriented, and an excellent end-to-end generalist problem solver who can identify and analyze issues.
• An effective communicator (both oral and written) and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• A self-starter who can work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Organized with strong attention to detail and able to coordinate and lead complex workstreams.
• Able to navigate relationships up and down the organization using strong interpersonal skills, maturity, and judgement.

You have

• Bachelor’s Degree from a top institution with strong academic performance and demonstrated leadership abilities.
• 3+ years’ experience working in strategy consulting, business management or operational experience within a financial services or management consulting firm.
• Prior experience working with financial services companies a plus but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to influence while building trust and consensus among multiple stakeholders/cross functional teams with competing interests.
• Experience managing complex projects and/or timelines.

You will

• Be exposed to and influence the agendas of Guardian senior executives.
• Develop expertise in a variety of functions and businesses.
• Gain exposure to other roles and lines of business in the company.
• Be mentored and coached by experienced leaders on strategy, transactions, problem solving, analytical, communications and leadership skills.

Location

This is a flexible position requiring 3 days per week in the Hudson Yards, NY office with infrequent travel to other locations, as needed to meet business needs.

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.

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.