2025 Guardian Life Summer Intern, Data Science  

 

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.  

 

You’ll join our Enterprise Data & Analytics organization, whose mission is to be trusted partners who continuously enable valuable and scalable customer solutions. Guided by our purpose to inspire well-being, they are the connectors and enablers who use data & analytics to help leaders make decisions that benefit our colleagues, consumers, and communities. If you’re ready to work alongside and learn from change agents and thought leaders who work with business leaders across the company to Wow the Customer, Reimagine Mutuality, and Unleash what’s possible, this role is for you. 

 

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 midnight ET or when role(s) have been filled, whichever comes first. 

 

You are: 

A prospective student in a Master’s or PhD program related to Data Science who is motivated by collaboration, able to listen and make quick decisions and thrive in a goal-oriented environment. 

 

Location: (Housing is not provided) 

New York, NY  

 

You have:  

A background in statistics, data science, computer science, engineering, physics or mathematics 

Experience in one or more ML algorithms (GBM, Random Forest, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, kNN) 

Ability write and develop models in Python and PySpark 

Good verbal and written communication skills with attention to details  

 

 

You will:  

Have the opportunity to work and learn from encouraging leaders, mentors and team members across the organization who will help mentor 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 

Collaborate with stakeholders, formulate approaches to tackle problems and use algorithms and data sources in the context of business and analytics needs 

 

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, 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. 

 

 

Salary Range$20.00 - $35.00

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.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

Adoption assistance

College planning

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

Employee Resource Groups:

Colleague Connection Committees

Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

Voluntary self-ID

Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

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 applicant_accommodation@glic.com.

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.