Intern MBA

MBA Internship – Summer 2026

Operations, Strategy, & Finance 

Location: In-Person – Northern New Jersey

Compensation: Competitive Hourly Rate | Paid

Timeline: May/June 2026 Start | 10 weeks | Potential to extend into Fall

Position Type: Full Time 

About Guardian Data

Guardian Data’s mission is to responsibly handle the world’s IT assets earning the trust of our partners, our people, and our planet. We are a leading service provider of onsite services for data destruction, data center relocations and decommissioning, secure IT packing and logistics, and customized solutions for end-of-life IT assets.  Headquartered in South Hackensack, NJ, Guardian Data is private equity–backed and focused on scaling growth, operational excellence, and strategic expansion.

Learn more: www.guardiandatadestruction.com

About the Role 

Guardian Data is seeking a high-performing MBA Intern to support the SVP of Operations and Chief Financial Officer on high-impact initiatives across pricing, financial reporting, technology enablement, market intelligence, and M&A. This role offers meaningful exposure to executive decision-making and enterprise-level financial and strategic projects. 

The intern will work cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and Sales to deliver data-driven insights that directly influence business growth and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Modeling & Pricing: Build pricing and revenue models to improve win rates, margins, and sales effectiveness
• Board & Executive Reporting: Develop and enhance Board and management reporting using Excel, NetSuite, and Power BI
• Technology Enablement: Support rollout and integration of a new enterprise management system with Sales and Finance platforms
• Market & Competitive Analysis: Research industry trends, competitors, and growth opportunities
• M&A Support: Research and model potential acquisition targets

Who We’re Looking For:

We value rigor, ownership, and initiative. The ideal candidate is:

• A current MBA student with a background in finance, strategy, operations, or analytics.
• Fluent in Excel modeling and data storytelling.
• Familiar with ERP/financial systems (NetSuite a plus).
• Skilled in competitive research and industry analysis.
• Interested in private equity-backed companies and growth-stage operations.
• A clear communicator who is highly organized, ethical, and eager to learn by doing.

Why Guardian?

• You’ll work directly with executive leadership.
• You’ll see the inside of a private equity-backed transformation.
• You’ll own projects with real bottom-line impact.
• You’ll gain visibility into every part of the business—from truck logistics to boardroom strategy.