Head of Individual Markets Business Risk & Resiliency

As Head of Individual Markets, Business Risk & Resiliency, you will complete the Risk & Resiliency frameworks for the Individual Markets ("IM") business.

You will complete Line of Business risk management strategies, enhance existing programs, and support IM in managing risk while meeting business and regulatory requirements.

You will represent the Risk & Resiliency organization to the business, providing leadership, strategy, and innovation vital to deploy the risk framework and develop a robust risk-aware culture.

You will

Partner closely with IM Leadership Team to drive the Risk & Resiliency program according to Guardian standards, in part by facilitating Risk Working Groups on a regular cadence for visibility and accountability.

Raise topics to the appropriate risk committees as warranted.

• Assess key risks at the Line of Business and process level and ensure transparency into key risk action items through coordination and engagement with business process owners as well as risk and control partners.
• Implement resiliency framework through maintenance of a comprehensive business process inventory, development of business continuity plans and resiliency solutions, testing of resiliency plans, and responsible for the 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 IM risk remediation plans.
• Manage Key Risk Indicator (KRI) reporting for IM, including monitoring existing KRIs, evaluating effectiveness of KRIs, and identifying new KRIs with business sponsorship.
• 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 on improved solutions to advance the business strategy
• A strong collaborative colleague with a consistent track record in building strong relationships across multiple business organizations
• Outstanding communicator across multiple levels of an organization; works optimally in an environment to drive outcomes through others

You have

• 5+ years of proven ability in the Insurance industry, experience in a risk management preferred
• Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and resourcefulness in running 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 : 2 days in office, 3 days WFH. Preferred location - Hudson Yards, NYC; Bethlehem, PA; Holmdel, NJ : Pittsfield MA or Stamford CT

Salary Range

$126,970.00 - $208,600.00

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.

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

Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups :

• Employee Resource Groups :
• Colleague Connection Committees
• Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

• Voluntary self-ID
• Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

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 redacted .