2025 Guardian Summer Intern, Corporate Finance & Risk

2025 Guardian Summer Intern, Corporate Finance & Risk 

Our 2025 Internship Program is a paid 10-week learning experience where you will be immersed in the daily environment of a thriving global financial services company.  You will gain invaluable industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments, in addition to engaging in projects that directly affect our business, interact with senior leaders in conversational settings, and network with employees and interns across our offices. This 10-week internship provides you with realistic experiences and information of what it is like to work at Guardian.  

Interns will be placed in one group within Finance/Risk for the duration of the program. Subject to availability at the time of placement, there are a variety of projects and responsibilities available, including, but not limited to: 

Investment Accounting 

Corporate Risk 

Tax Accounting 

Financial Planning & Analysis 

Internship Dates:  

The internship program will run from Monday, June 2, 2025- Friday, August 8, 2025. 

We review applications on a rolling basis, and we encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready. The application window will close on Sunday, November 17th, 2024, at 11:59PM ET or when role(s) have been filled, whichever comes first. 

You are: 

A rising senior (graduation date of December 2025- June 2026) who is fueled by collaboration, able to listen and make quick decisions and thrive in a goal-oriented environment.  Majors in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business or Mathematics are preferred. 

Location (housing is not provided): 

New York, NY 

Holmdel, NJ 

You have: 

Proficient level of comfort with finance and accounting principles  

Analytical and creative problem-solving skills 

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel  

Demonstrated ability to deliver timely results. 

Knowledge of Oracle General Ledger and SmartView a plus 

You will: 

Assist in preparations for various reports, work papers, provisions and reconciliations 

Assist in tracking and reporting expenses, expense analysis, financial statement analysis, journal entries, importing bank feeds, processing bank reconciliations and various accounting functions 

Support analytical projects related to liquidity, capital and hedging risk management 

Assist in process improvement and ad hoc projects as needed 

Have the opportunity to work and learn from supportive leaders, mentors and team members across the organization who will help coach you as you develop your professional career 

Learn about Guardian’s purpose, values, how we work, and our suite of product and service offerings 

Build a network of colleagues and have a sense of community with other interns and other parts of the business 

Think broadly and ask questions about data, facts and other information 

Be a self-starter – someone who enjoys “rolling up their sleeves and getting things done”, has high energy, strong work ethic, displays the ability to work independently, and is creative 

We offer: 

Meaningful and challenging work opportunities to accelerate innovation in a secure and compliant way 

Dynamic, modern work environments that promote collaboration and creativity to develop and empower talent 

Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity in all that we do 

Social responsibility in all aspects of our work- we volunteer within our local communities, create educational alliances with colleges, and drive a variety of initiatives in sustainability 

Eligibility: 

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization. F-1 visa holders with Optional Practical Training (OPT) who will require H-1B status, TNs, or current H-1B visa holders will not be considered.  H1-B and green card sponsorship are not available for this position. 

You must be available for the full 10 weeks of the internship program. 

You must be physically present in your designated Guardian office 3+ days per week 

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to email Guardian_Campus@glic.com.