The Private Placements Associate provides support to the Private Placement team through various quantitative and qualitative analyses, as well as document preparation and evaluation for both new transaction opportunities and portfolio monitoring, principally for the corporate investment grade private placement universe. In partnership with and under the direct supervision of more senior staff, the Private Placement Analyst will help evaluate new investments, participate in other portfolio management activities, and make recommendations.

You are

• Highly motivated, combining determination with perspective.

• Able to manage time effectively which often requires an ongoing reshuffling of priorities, which in turn may require that colleagues are made aware of a shift in focus.

• A great teammate who is able to work effectively across the organization, building relationships with other members of the investment department and key partners in the law department and elsewhere.

You will

Perform analyses for the underwriting of potential new investment opportunities: Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to assist senior staff in the evaluation of potential private placement debt opportunities, most of which will be investment grade. In the process, analyze company and industry data and, with the assistance of the law department, assess document issues. Assist more senior staff in preparing reports recommending whether or not a potential transaction provides a combination of credit strength, yield, and covenant protection that will support Guardian’s goals for its various business divisions. For successful transactions, assist in required documentation and processing.

Manage existing investments in private placement debt : Assist more senior staff in active management and surveillance of a portfolio of private placement debt investments. Stay up to date on credit developments. Prepare periodic reports assessing performance and credit quality. Help more senior staff to assess amendments and other document changes requested from time to time by borrowers.

Ad hoc projects : All investment professionals are encouraged to suggest improvements to current processes; sometimes this will entail working to implement the improvements. In addition, private placement professionals are asked from time to evaluate projects or work on adjacent investment matters of all sorts. Implement a disciplined and methodical approach to ensure management of several projects at the same time. Contribute to the overall success of the team.

You have

• Up to two years of experience in a financial services organization in evaluating private placement investment opportunities.

• Some understanding of economics, finance, and accounting is essential.

• Strong knowledge of financial principles and concepts underlying the underwriting and evaluation of private placement debt investments.

• Quantitative skills and ability to apply these skills in deal analysis and portfolio maintenance.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to compose emails (internal & external) that are professional and unambiguous, summarize sophisticated or unwieldy information, listen carefully and take notes where appropriate, and provide responsive answers to questions.

• The willingness to ask for help from colleagues, and provide help to colleagues, when priorities collide.

Salary Range

$88,000- $150,000

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

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 .

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .