Guardian Life · 4 hours ago
Corporate Development Associate
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $156K/yr
2+ years expGuardian Life is a leading mutual insurance company dedicated to helping customers realize their dreams through various financial products and services. They are seeking a Corporate Development Associate to lead inorganic growth initiatives through mergers & acquisitions and strategic investments, shaping the future of the enterprise. This role involves evaluating acquisitions, leading transaction processes, and analyzing industry trends to inform growth strategy.
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Responsibilities
Source and evaluate acquisitions/divestitures, investments and JV opportunities aligned with Guardian’s strategic priorities
Lead end-to-end transaction processes, including financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and deal structuring
Develop investment cases and secure approvals through Guardian’s governance process
Negotiate term sheets and definitive agreements in collaboration with legal and finance teams
Analyze industry trends and competitive dynamics to inform inorganic growth strategy
Build and maintain relationships with investment bankers, advisors, and industry executives to generate deal flow
Prepare executive-level presentations and recommendations for senior leadership and the Board
Partner with business leaders and integration teams to ensure successful post-close execution and synergy realization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (Finance, Economics, Business or related field)
2+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, and/or corporate development
Sector expertise within Financial Services or Insurance required
Strong technical skills in financial modeling and valuation
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Exceptional communication, leadership, and project management abilities
Ability to thrive in a lean team environment and take ownership of complex projects
Preferred
MBA or CFA preferred
Benefits
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.
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.
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
Michael Prestileo
Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
2025-12-11
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