Senior Surety Broker/Surety Client Executive (Job ID: PRL16)

Purves Redmond Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Calgary seeks a Senior Surety Broker to manage client relationships and market Surety accounts in the mining and construction sectors. The role involves financial analysis, mentoring junior brokers, and developing tailored solutions for clients. Strong financial acumen and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of relevant experience in Surety Bonds.
• Proven experience working with reclamation bonds.

Responsibilities

• Market Surety Accounts including Mining and Contractor business.
• Lead and mentor junior brokers.
• Develop tailored Surety solutions for clients.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

As a Senior Surety Broker, or Surety Client Executive, you will specialize in marketing Surety accounts and managing key client relationships, with a focus on the mining and construction industries. You will work closely with clients to structure and secure reclamation bonds, performance bonds, and other types of Surety instruments.

This role requires a strong focus on client service, including the development and stewardship of long-term relationships built on trust, expertise, and consistent delivery. You will serve as a strategic advisor to your clients, helping them navigate complex bonding requirements and achieve their project and compliance goals.

Role Description

Accountabilities :

• Market Surety Accounts including Mining and Contractor business, including reclamation bonds;
• Conduct research and financial analysis on client portfolios, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations;
• Lead and mentor junior brokers, providing guidance and support;
• Identify prospective clients and target industries through strategic research;
• Analyze financial information, assess credit requests for both public and private enterprises;
• Prepare and present detailed findings reports to clients, prospects and management;
• Provide oversight and management of monthly reporting to insurance captives;
• Build solid relationships with clients, underwriters, and professional counterparts;
• Develop tailored Surety solutions for clients by assessing their operational risks, providing market-leading service, and offering strategic recommendations to improve their financial standing for bond approvals;
• Monitor evolving regulatory requirements in the mining and construction industries to advise clients on bond compliance and any changes that may affect their obligations;
• Assist with renewal coordination, monitoring receivables;
• Coordinate with underwriters and legal teams to ensure the proper structuring of bonds, contracts, and indemnity agreements, ensuring clients receive optimal coverage.

The ideal candidate meets the following requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field;
• 1-5 years of relevant experience in Surety Bonds, particularly within the mining and construction sectors;
• Strong financial acumen, with proficiency in Excel and experience analyzing financial statements;
• Valid Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) License, or willingness to obtain;
• Proven experience working with reclamation bonds or other performance bonds in heavily regulated industries such as mining, construction, or environmental services;
• Familiarity with credit risk assessment and understanding of financial underwriting;
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Excellent communications skill, both written and oral;
• Team leadership and mentoring experience.

If this opportunity is right for you, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to [emailprotected] and reference the Job ID above in the title. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At PRL, we are an equal employment opportunity employer based on job-related skills and experience. If you require any accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources and we will provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility.