Branch Manager Credit & Surety - CorSo - Alpharetta

Swiss Re; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group in Alpharetta, GA seeks a leader to manage day-to-day branch operations, approve complex bonds, and oversee underwriting, budgeting, and staff performance. The role includes agent management, client engagement, and regional planning.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and extensive contract surety underwriting experience, with strong analytical and communication skills. Hybrid work is offered with in-office presence three days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of contract surety underwriting, with at least 4 years current.
• Strong marketing skills to acquire new business and work with clients.
• Strong quantitative and financial analysis abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the branch office with a capable staff to meet regional goals.
• Approve bid and final performance bonds beyond underwriter limits within authority; coordinate with Home Office if needed.
• Maintain budgeting and fiscal stability; oversee underwriting production and receivables.
• Conduct internal audits of the region’s book of business.
• Plan meetings with large agents and attend regional Surety Group meetings.
• Manage special projects as delegated by the Regional Manager – Contract Surety.

Skills

Business/Finance knowledge

Contract surety underwriting

Marketing ability

Quantitative analysis

Written and verbal communication

Excel and Word

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business/finance/accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Location: Alpharetta, GA, US

Role Overview

Overall responsibility is managing the day-to-day operations of the Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group branch office, approving all contract surety bonds in excess of the underwriter's authority and within branch manager granted authority levels. Responsibilities also include underwriting, production, agent management and appointments, office operations, staff management, claim reviews, receivable collections, budgeting, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the assigned branch office, ensuring an adequate, efficient, and professional staff to meet regional goals.
• Approve bid and final performance bonds that exceed underwriter limits but remain within branch manager authority; communicate with the Home Office Manager regarding large bond efficacy.
• Maintain budgeting and fiscal stability for the region, oversee underwriting production, and collect account receivables.
• Conduct internal audits of the region’s book of business.
• Plan and manage regular meetings with large agents, attend group functions, large account meetings, and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group regional meetings as required.
• Manage special projects delegated by the Regional Manager – Contract Surety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in business, preferably finance or accounting, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of contract surety underwriting experience, of which at least 4 years is current contract surety underwriting.
• Strong marketing skills and the ability to acquire new business and work with clients.
• Strong competency in quantitative and financial analysis.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent computer skills, including knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Ability to travel 30% of the time.

Salary range: $156,000–$234,000 (Alpharetta, GA). The specific salary offered will consider various factors and may include relocation options.

Hybrid work model: Expectation to be in the office three days per week.

Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position. During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of any needed accommodations.