Senior Surety Account Executive — Growth & Bond Strategy

Jobtailor; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ireland seeks an experienced surety professional to own and grow a portfolio of clients across contract and commercial markets. You will lead new business development, manage retention, and provide senior technical guidance on bond placements, renewals and complex submissions.

Collaborating with clients, brokers, underwriters and internal teams, you will shape market strategy, target opportunities, and drive growth while supporting the development of the wider team.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in surety within a broker, insurer, or specialist provider.
• Experience in bank lending/credit underwriting or structured finance is relevant.
• Proven ability to negotiate with underwriters, brokers, and clients.
• Strong financial analysis and underwriting capabilities (cashflow, covenants, WIP).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop a portfolio of surety clients.
• Drive new business and client retention.
• Provide senior technical guidance on bond placement and renewals.
• Collaborate with clients, brokers, underwriters, and internal teams to shape market strategy.
• Identify and convert new client opportunities.
• Support development of the wider team.

Skills

Commercial judgement

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Underwriting knowledge

Education

CIP insurance qualification

Job description

Jobtailor in Ireland seeks an experienced surety professional to own and grow a portfolio of clients across contract and commercial markets. You will lead new business development, manage retention, and provide senior technical guidance on bond placements, renewals and complex submissions.

Collaborating with clients, brokers, underwriters and internal teams, you will shape market strategy, target opportunities, and drive growth while supporting the development of the wider team.