Surety & SDI Account Exec — Construction & Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Aon Corporation; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 114,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon is seeking an Account Executive – Surety & SDI, Construction & Infrastructure to serve contractor and corporate clients across Canada, developing and executing bonding and SDI strategies.

You will manage sophisticated accounts reporting to the National Performance Security Leader, guiding risk assessments, renewals, and cross-border considerations.

This hybrid role offers exposure to industry-leading resources, opportunities for growth, and collaboration with insurers, clients, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Contract Surety underwriting and/or brokerage experience, ideally supporting construction and infrastructure clients.
• Strong knowledge of contract and commercial Surety, SDI programs, contractor financial analysis, credit evaluation and underwriting principles.
• Proven track record to build trusted client relationships, negotiate with sureties and insurers, and manage complex accounts.
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and related business tools.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Risk Management or related discipline; ACSB designation preferred, CPA asset, with willingness to obtain provincial licensing.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the primary advisor for Surety and SDI clients, providing strategic guidance and day-to-day account leadership.
• Leading contractor and infrastructure client relationships, including stewardship meetings, renewal discussions and ongoing risk consultations.
• Analyzing financial statements, work programs, backlog and risk profiles to develop bonding and SDI recommendations.
• Structuring and negotiating SDI and Surety programs, including submissions, terms, pricing, bond facilities and policy placements.
• Supporting clients on large and complex projects, including P3s, joint ventures, alliance contracts, integrated project delivery structures and cross-border work.
• Managing bond requests, policy documentation, renewals and account servicing activities while ensuring accuracy and responsiveness.
• Supporting claims-related matters by coordinating with internal specialists and carrier or surety claims teams.
• Identifying opportunities to expand client relationships through cross-selling and new business development initiatives.
• Participating in proposals, RFP responses, prospect meetings and industry events to support growth objectives.
• Collaborating with client executives, claims professionals, analytics teams and account colleagues to deliver integrated solutions.
• Sharing market intelligence and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.

Skills

Contract Surety

SDI programs

Financial analysis

Credit evaluation

Underwriting principles

Client relationships

Excel & PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

ACSB designation preferred

CPA considered an asset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Aon is seeking an Account Executive – Surety & SDI, Construction & Infrastructure to serve contractor and corporate clients across Canada, developing and executing bonding and SDI strategies.

You will manage sophisticated accounts reporting to the National Performance Security Leader, guiding risk assessments, renewals, and cross-border considerations.

This hybrid role offers exposure to industry-leading resources, opportunities for growth, and collaboration with insurers, clients, and colleagues.