Corporate Development Leader

Corporate Development Leader

Guardian is seeking a highly analytical, execution-oriented individual to serve as Corporate Development Leader. In this high-impact role, you will lead Guardian's inorganic growth initiatives through mergers & acquisitions and strategic investments, shaping the future of our enterprise.

As Corporate Development Leader, you will operate within Guardian's Enterprise Strategy & Corporate Development team, responsible for shaping enterprise strategy, driving inorganic growth, and leading M&A, venture investments, and strategic partnerships.

You will play a critical role in high-visibility initiatives across the following areas:

• M&A and Strategic Investments
  • Source and evaluate acquisitions/divestitures, investments and JV 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
• Market Intelligence
  • Analyze industry trends and competitive dynamics to inform inorganic growth strategy
  • Build and maintain relationships with investment bankers, advisors, and industry executives to generate deal flow
  • Prepare executive-level presentations and recommendations for senior leadership and the Board
• Integration Support
  • Partner with business leaders and integration teams to ensure successful post-close execution and synergy realization
• Team Leadership – Mentor junior team members and help develop the team as a talent pipeline for Guardian

You have:

• Bachelor's degree (Finance, Economics, Business or related field); MBA or CFA preferred
• 10+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, and/or corporate development
• Sector expertise within Financial Services or Insurance required
• Meaningful M&A transaction experience
• Very strong quantitative and analytical skills (including proven ability to build models from scratch and modify models crafted by others)
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work well independently under pressure and to tight deadlines, and have the aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and to develop innovative solutions
• Strong communication skills effectively (both oral and written), especially with senior and board level leadership
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, organizational savvy and judgment; ability to navigate at all levels of the organization and achieve goals with matrix teams and resources

Salary Range:

$178,690.00 - $293,560.00

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.