2027 Summer Intern

About the Role

The 2027 Guardian Summer Internship Program is a paid, 10-week immersive learning experience designed to provide invaluable industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions, job assignments, and engaging projects. This program offers realistic experiences and insights into working at Guardian, a global financial services company. Interns will be assigned to one of three domains: Business Transformation, Principal Owner Development, or Wealth Management.

• Internship Dates: Thursday, May 27, 2027 – Friday, August 6, 2027.
• Application Window: Closes Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET or when roles are filled.
• Salary Range: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour.

Domains and Locations

• Business Transformation (New York, NY): Focuses on big-picture projects to improve Client Solutions and Wealth Management (CSWM) operations and goals. This role involves developing agentic AI capabilities for the CSWM organization.
• Principal Owner Development and Growth (New York, NY): Supports Guardian’s advisor-owned firms through recruiting, training, and coaching.
• Wealth Management (Bethlehem, PA): Provides advisors with access to wealth management solutions for client financial planning. This role involves supporting strategic projects and operational initiatives through data analysis, process documentation, testing, training material development, and project coordination.

Locations

• New York, NY
• Bethlehem, PA
• Housing is not provided.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Required Qualifications:
• A course of study in mathematics, economics, a business-related discipline (e.g., finance, accounting, marketing, management), or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort working with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with, or hands-on experience using, artificial intelligence (AI) tools for research, analysis, or process improvement.

Qualifications

• A current junior with a graduation date of May 2028.
• Fueled by collaboration, able to listen and make quick decisions.
• Thrive in a goal-oriented environment.
• Self-starter, enjoys “rolling up their sleeves and getting things done”, has high energy, strong work ethic, displays the ability to work independently, and is creative.

Key Responsibilities

• Support projects and analyses that advance the goals of one or more Client Solutions and Wealth Management (CSWM) areas.
• Gather, organize, and analyze data to identify trends and inform recommendations.
• Prepare clear, well-structured deliverables such as summaries, presentations, and reports for team and leadership audiences.
• Collaborate across teams and build relationships to understand how CSWM areas work together.
• Build an understanding of how the organization delivers financial solutions, supports distribution growth, enhances advisor capabilities, and drives transformational initiatives.
• Explore and apply AI tools to improve research, analysis, and day-to-day work.
• Learn about Guardian’s purpose, values, work approach, and product/service offerings.
• Build a network of colleagues and foster a sense of community.
• Think broadly and ask questions about data, facts, and information.

Eligibility

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• F-1 visa holders requiring H-1B status, TNs, or current H-1B visa holders will not be considered.
• H1-B and green card sponsorship are not available.
• Must be available for the full program dates.