About the role#
The Corporate Finance & Risk internship is a 10-week paid program running from May 27, 2027, through August 6, 2027. You will work within our financial services teams to gain practical experience through daily business tasks and specific projects. This role offers exposure to senior leadership and the chance to build a professional network across the company. Successful interns may be considered for the Finance Leadership Development Program.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the preparation of reports, work papers, provisions, and reconciliations.
- Support expense tracking, financial statement analysis, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
- Contribute to analytical projects focused on liquidity, capital, and hedging risk management.
- Take on ad hoc projects and process improvement tasks.
- Collaborate with mentors and team members to learn about our products, services, and company values.
- Engage with other interns and colleagues to build your professional network.
- Ask questions and think critically about data and business information.
What you'll need#
- You are a rising senior with an expected graduation date of May 2028.
- Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
- Proficiency in finance and accounting principles.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Creative problem-solving abilities and a focus on delivering results on time.
- Curiosity about different finance and risk functions.
- Ability to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship.
- Locations: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania or New York, New York.
- Compensation: $20 to $35 per hour.
About Guardian Life
Guardian Life provides financial services to 29 million consumers. The company operates as a mutual insurance firm. It was founded in 1868. The business focuses on financial confidence for families and business owners. It is a privately held organization.
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