Guided by our company Purpose of “Inspiring well-being for our colleagues, consumers, and communities,” we are committed to building a best-in-class Law Department.

We drive a high-performance culture across our Legal, Compliance, and Government Affairs functions, aligned to “what” we deliver (i.e., our goals and objectives) and “how” we demonstrate our values and behaviors while focusing on the customer. We do this through leveraging a series of core capabilities, which includes accountability, interpersonal effectiveness, ability to demonstrate business savvy, being a subject matter expert, all while supporting the Law Department’s Mission to be a trusted advocate and advisor to drive strategic solutions that advance Guardian’s purpose, priorities, and values.

Do you want to be part of a collaborative fast-paced Data Strategy & Security team as a Data Strategy & Security Lead?

This newly created role provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team of attorneys, compliance, and information security professionals in the exponentially growing fields of data strategy, security, and privacy. The candidate will be instrumental in the enhancement and ongoing improvement of Guardian’s record management and data governance programs as well as our compliance with cybersecurity regulations and laws. Internally, this position will interact with all departments and all management levels within the Guardian enterprise and will acquire insight into the operations of one of the country’s largest life insurers.

You will

• Collaborate with a team of attorneys, compliance, and InfoSec professionals to establish and maintain a company-wide data governance program, which includes assisting with data classification and the implementation of record retention and purging efforts across the enterprise.

• Help drive forward enhancements targeted at complying with applicable data security laws and regulations.

• Conduct record management assessments of applications, programs, systems, products, and services.

• Ensure appropriate data retention policies are being applied so that data is properly disposed.

• Identify strategic priorities, objectives, and milestones, including staying current with emerging legislation, regulations, and law.

• Lead the implementation of tools to automate efficient and scalable data retention and cybersecurity processes.

• Support the work of the Data Strategy & Security Team in the Law Department, which may include driving forward privacy, data, cybersecurity, AI and IP initiatives and tasks.

You have

• A bachelor’s degree in political science, Business or a related field or equivalent experience.

• 3-5 years of proven experience as analyst, legal assistant with demonstrated experience in data governance and/or records management preferred.

• Must be organized, results-driven and proactive.

• Insurance or financial services experience is a plus.

• A dedication to equity and inclusion.

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and ability to express yourself in an open and honest manner.

• An open mind, a curious disposition and willingness to collaborate in a challenging environment.

• A demonstrated history of growth, innovation, problem solving and client service.

• A desire to lead, inspire, empower, and drive performance.

Location /Travel

Hybrid role: 3 days in office, 2 days WFH, Hudson Yards, NYC

Travel to Guardian offices as requested by the People Leader

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.

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 applicant_accommodation@glic.com.

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.