Corporate Development Leader
Mission and Vision
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.
Overview
Guardian is seeking a highly analytical, execution-oriented individual to serve as Corporate Development Leader. In this high-impact role, you will lead Guardian’s inorganic growth initiatives through mergers & acquisitions and strategic investments, shaping the future of our enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Lead Guardian’s inorganic growth initiatives through mergers & acquisitions and strategic investments
- Shape the future of our enterprise
- Operate within Guardian’s Enterprise Strategy & Corporate Development team
- Drive inorganic growth
- Lead M&A, venture investments, and strategic partnerships
- Operate within high-visibility initiatives across the following areas:
- M&A and Strategic Investments
- 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
- Market Intelligence
- 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
- Integration Support
- Partner with business leaders and integration teams to ensure successful post-close execution and synergy realization
- Team Leadership
- Mentor junior team members and help develop the team as a talent pipeline for Guardian
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Economics, Business or related field); MBA or CFA preferred
- 10+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, and/or corporate development
- Sector expertise within Financial Services or Insurance required
- Meaningful M&A transaction experience
- Very strong quantitative and analytical skills (including proven ability to build models from scratch and modify models crafted by others)
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work well independently under pressure and to tight deadlines, and have the aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and to develop innovative solutions
- 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
Qualifications
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship
Benefits
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.
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 MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.
Visa Sponsorship Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.