AVP, Contract Surety

About the role

For our client, we are seeking an AVP, Contract Surety to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will oversee contract surety underwriting and portfolio management, balancing risk assessment with profitable growth across a defined territory. The position partners closely with producers, account owners, and external professionals to gather information, evaluate credit quality, and support sound underwriting decisions. It also contributes to distribution activity and book management while helping ensure accounts remain aligned with standards and authority guidelines.

Location: Remote (U.S.-based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available).

Responsibilities

• Analyze information to evaluate credit quality and risk acceptability.
• Conduct marketing activities and manage producers within the territory.
• Develop and manage a profitable book of business.
• Meet with account owners to assess management acumen and organizational objectives.
• Monitor accounts for compliance with standards and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with external professionals for additional underwriting detail.
• Prepare underwriting submissions and make recommendations within authority limits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in the surety industry, particularly underwriting and portfolio management.
• Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB) designation preferred.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency in communication and organizational skills.

Compensation

Salary range: $110,000 – $130,000 annually.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans plus dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Competitive 401(k) with generous matching.
• PTO beginning at 20 days per year.
• Up to 12 paid company holidays plus 2 paid Volunteer Time Off days.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid parental leave of up to 10 weeks.
• Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Backup child and elder care.