Corporate Development Manager

Job Overview Guardian seeks an analytical, execution‑oriented Corporate Development Manager to drive the company’s inorganic growth initiatives. The role involves leading M&A, venture investments, strategic partnerships, and post‑acquisition integration across the enterprise. Responsibilities Source and evaluate acquisitions, divestitures, investments, and joint‑venture opportunities aligned with Guardian’s strategic priorities. Lead end‑to‑end transaction processes, including financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and deal structuring. Develop investment cases and secure approvals through Guardian’s governance process. Negotiate term sheets and definitive agreements in collaboration with legal and finance teams. Monitor portfolio of funds and direct investments. Collaborate with business leaders to structure and execute partnerships with early‑stage companies. Manage, grow, and maintain a deep network of relationships with top VCs, founders, builders, and other players in the venture ecosystem. Build and maintain relationships with investment bankers, advisors, and industry executives to stay on top of industry trends and generate deal flow. Understand and bring in outside thinking across life insurance, group benefits, wealth management, and emerging disruptive technologies (including AI‑focused companies) to inform strategic investment and partnership decisions. Prepare executive‑level presentations and recommendations for senior leadership and the Board. Represent Guardian at industry events, venture forums, and innovation summits to build brand presence and deal flow. Partner with business leaders and integration teams to ensure successful post‑close execution and synergy realization. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field. MBA or CFA preferred. 6+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, and/or corporate development. Proficiency or subject‑matter expertise in AI and other emerging disruptive technologies. Strong technical skills to support financial analysis, valuation, and deal structuring. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Exceptional communication, leadership, and project management abilities. Ability to thrive in a lean team environment and take ownership of complex projects. Salary Salary Range: $118,980.00 – $195,465.00. The range reflects a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The final salary will be determined based on education, experience, knowledge, and abilities. In addition to salary, the role may be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. Benefits Guardian offers contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to employees. For full details, visit Guardian Benefits . 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, 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 and its services, programs, and activities. For accommodation requests, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Visa Sponsorship Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. AI in Recruitment Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools to automate the sorting and filtering of applicant information during preliminary screening. All hiring decisions will ultimately be made by Guardian colleagues. Applicants can opt out of AI tools during the application process by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io within ten business days of applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America