About the job

Guardian Life, a provider of employer benefits and insurance products to 29M people, is seeking a transformational leader to join our team as the Strategy Lead for Individual Markets (business unit that sells life insurance and annuities to individuals). As the strategy lead for Individual Markets, you will use data and AI to drive growth and operational excellence to drive revenue and operational efficiency for Guardian’s fastest growing business unit.

The Data & AI (D&AI) team plays a crucial role enabling informed decision making by bringing better visibility to business leaders and transforming operations by leveraging vast stores of data to make better and more automated decisions. The team oversees data lifecycle management, designs and executes data solutions to improve business visibility, and conducts advanced analytics to enable the business to operate more efficiently and effectively. We are a team of data analysts, data product owners, data engineers, data scientists, and most importantly, data-driven business leaders. Guardian is deeply committed to putting data and AI at the center of our strategy to drive efficiency, revenue growth, improved risk management, and better experiences for customers.

As the Data & AI Strategy Lead for Individual Markets, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Guardian Life by driving data-driven decision making and operational excellence for a critical business unit. Example projects may include working with the team to build a data model that provides a 360 view of the customer, utilizing AI to improve underwriting cycle times and decision making, or generative AI tools to predict customers financial needs.

This role reports to the Head of Data & AI Strategy and Operations and will work with Data & AI team members (e.g., data scientists) and leaders in the Individual Markets business unit. Successful candidates possess strong consultative skills, demonstrate deep analytical thinking, adapt quickly, and effectively manage complex, cross-functional programs.

You Are:

• Exceptional collaborator and manager of complex projects with cross-functional teams.
• Adept at developing and implementing data and AI solutions to solve complex business challenges.
• Able to transform conceptual thinking and strategy into actionable projects and programs.
• Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams.
• Passionate about utilizing data and AI to make better decisions, faster.
   

You Will:

• Develop and implement data & AI strategy to drive results for the Individual Markets business.
• Create robust business cases to support strategic initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Lead cross-functional teams, balancing forming alliances and driving results.
• Manage specific product launches, from ideation to launch.
• Implement transformative initiatives and manage specific product launches, utilizing data & AI.
• Analyze and solve problems with a keen eye for data-driven approaches.

You Have:

• 8+ years of business strategy experience, management consulting experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with superb attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior executives.
• Track record of leading strategic initiatives and driving business transformation using data & AI (preferred).
• A degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative field.

Location & Travel:

• New York City (strongly preferred), Boston, or Bethlehem, PA
• 3+ days in office Onsite

Salary Range:

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. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/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, 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.