As Head of Corporate Functions Business Risk & Resiliency, you will execute the Risk & Resiliency frameworks for corporate functions. You will execute risk management strategies, enhance existing programs, and support our corporate functions in managing risk while meeting business and regulatory requirements. You will represent the Risk & Resiliency organization, providing leadership, strategy, and innovation necessary to deploy the risk framework and develop a robust risk-aware culture.

You will

Partner closely with Corporate Functions Leadership to drive the Risk & Resiliency program according to Guardian standards, in part by leveraging Line of Business Risk Working Groups and other risk committees to create transparency and accountability around material risks.

Assess key risks for our Corporate Functions at the process level and ensure visibility into key risk action items through coordination and engagement with business process owners as well as risk and control partners.

Execute Resiliency framework through maintenance of a comprehensive business process inventory, development of business continuity plans and resiliency solutions, testing of resiliency plans, and overseeing business coordination of Disaster Recovery and Crisis Management efforts.

Own and drive maintenance of the Enterprise Risk Register (Archer), including creating awareness of reporting requirements and practices to self-identify risks and ensure data quality.

Facilitate risk discussions, develop lessons learned, advise on risk remediation trade-offs, challenge solutions, and ensure accountability for risk remediation plans.

Manage Key Risk Indicator (KRI) reporting for Corporate Functions, including monitoring existing KRIs, evaluating effectiveness of KRIs, and identifying new KRIs.

Support Enterprise Risk Management initiatives related to stress scenarios, risk appetite, policy, and evolving governance framework to further the risk culture.

You are

A change leader who will deliver improved solutions to advance the business strategy.

Proven standout colleague with a strong collaborative orientation; proven track record to build strong relationships and partner across business organizations.

Exceptional communicator across multiple levels of an organization; works effectively in an environment to drive outcomes through others.

You have

5+ years of experience in the insurance industry, experience in risk management preferred.

Strong analytical, decision making and critical thinking skills.

Proven team player with a strong collaborative orientation; demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and partner across business groups.

Flexibility and resourcefulness in managing multiple priorities.

The ability to accelerate impact and the desire to lead change.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Head of Business Risk & Resiliency, who reports to our Chief Risk Officer within Enterprise Risk Management.

Location

Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH. Preferred location – Hudson Yards, NYC; Bethlehem, PA; Holmdel, NJ: Pittsfield MA or Stamford CT

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.

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