2026 Early Career Program, Corporate Finance & Risk Rotational Program

2026 Early Career Program- Corporate Finance & Risk Rotational Program

Are you looking for a career in finance at an established company whose purpose is to inspire well-being? If yes, come join the Corporate Finance organization through our Corporate Finance & Risk Rotational Program. 

This unique two-year rotational position provides you with the opportunity to work in a variety of accounting, risk, and financial divisions and provides you with the knowledge and skills to build a rewarding career. You can expect to learn about Guardian and get hands-on experience in how finance, audit and risk are an integral partner to all areas of our business. This position will rotate across the Corporate Finance & Risk organization, focusing on one department or project every year. At the conclusion of the program, we anticipate successful candidates to transition into a full-time role within the Corporate Finance & Risk team.  

Location: 

• New York, NY 

You are: 

• A senior with an anticipated graduation date of May 2026, preferably with a degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business, Audit, Risk, or Mathematics 

• A team player with a can-do attitude who is looking to make a positive impact 

You have:  

• A high 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 the preparation of State filings, quarterly financial statements and year-end accounting functions 

• Help team leads with the year-end and month-end planning process 

• Assist with completing and responding to various audit requests 

• 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 

• Help to build out reports in Oracle 

• Assist in process improvement projects to enhance risk, accounting and reporting efficiencies 

• 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 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. 

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