Guardian Life · 20 hours ago
Strategic Ventures & Partnerships Lead
New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expGuardian Life is one of the largest mutual insurance companies, dedicated to helping customers achieve their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products. The Strategic Ventures & Partnerships Lead will spearhead Guardian’s corporate venture capital efforts, driving innovative partnerships and strategic investments to accelerate growth and transformation across the enterprise.
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Responsibilities
Source and evaluate early-stage technologies, companies, and venture funds aligned with Guardian’s strategic priorities
Partner with internal stakeholders to develop the business and investment cases, including seeking approvals through Guardian’s governance process
Determine the right creative deal structures to meet the needs of the various stakeholders and lead negotiation of term sheet and definitive agreements
Manage portfolio of funds and direct investments
Collaborate with business leaders to structure and execute partnerships with early-stage companies, driving innovation in Guardian’s core businesses and AI initiatives
Manage, grow, and maintain a deep network of relationships with top VCs, founders, builders and other industry players
Build relationships with AI-focused startups, research institutions, and venture networks
Understand and bring in outside thinking across life insurance, group benefits, wealth management, and emerging disruptive technologies (including AI focused companies) to inform strategic investment and partnership decisions
Represent Guardian at industry events, venture forums, and innovation summits to build brand presence and deal flow
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (finance, business, engineering or related field)
8+ years relevant experience in venture capital, corporate venture capital, and/or partnership
Proficiency or subject matter expertise within emerging disruptive technologies, including AI focused companies
Solid financial acumen to support financial analysis, valuation, and deal structuring
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to build a broad network, learn quickly and keep on topic of emerging trends
Strong communication skills effectively (both oral and written), especially with senior and board level leadership
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, organizational savvy and judgment – ability to navigate at all levels of the organization and achieve goals with matrix teams and resources
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Skill-building
Leadership development
Philanthropic opportunities
Supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources
Company
Guardian Life
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) is one of the country’s leading mutual insurers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-08-23Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Andrew McMahon
Chairman and CEO
Karunakaran Azhisur
Country Head & CIO of Guardian India
Recent News
2025-12-11
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