Overview In this role you will lead regional commercial surety underwriting efforts, guiding risk assessment, pricing, and profitability for the branch while building strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will manage a team, coach talent, and ensure high standards of integrity and service as you drive growth across Los Angeles, Denver, or Phoenix. The position blends hands-on underwriting oversight with leadership, collaboration, and cross-functional impact. This opportunity lets you shape underwriting practices and contribute to market leadership in surety.
Compensation / Benefits- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- wellness plans
- parental leave
- adoption assistance
- tuition reimbursement
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
Responsibilities- Analyze business data for underwriting decisions, including credit checks, bank agreements, and financial statements
- Own risk selection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability for the branch
- Assess risk quality per company guidelines
- Review others' underwriting and advise on extending surety credit terms
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Communicate effectively and stay highly organized across multiple responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional customer service and make timely, informed decisions
- Operate with integrity and hold self and team accountable for objectives
- Use independent judgment to support business goals and coach/develop the team
Key requirements- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- Field of Study: Finance, Accounting or related discipline
- 9+ years of related experience and 4+ years of management experience
- Progress toward certification preferred (AFSB, CPA, RPLU)
- strong communication
- highly organized
- customer service orientation
- underwriting and risk assessment
- credit checks and financial statement analysis
- risk evaluation against guidelines
