Management Trainee

Essent Guaranty, Inc.; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Disability benefits

Job summary

Essent Guaranty, Inc. seeks candidates for its Management Trainee Program based in Radnor, PA. This entry-level program offers hands-on experience across multiple business functions including Business Development and Operations.

Candidates will take on key projects, engage in training, and build strong communication and leadership skills while preparing for positions within the mortgage and title insurance sectors. The role emphasizes growth and collaboration within a supportive training environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
• High academic performance is important.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is essential.
• Self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical experience across multiple business functions.
• Participate in training and development opportunities.
• Act as an individual contributor on assigned projects.
• Analyze business performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for operations support.

Skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in business, finance, accounting, sales or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Title: Management Trainee

Location: Radnor, PA (Fully on-site)

Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) is a Bermuda-based holding company that serves the housing finance industry by offering private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, risk management products and title insurance and settlement services to mortgage lenders, borrowers, and investors to support homeownership. We are focused on managing risk and dedicated to serving as a strong and fair counterparty, bringing strong private capital and a commitment to risk management to the mortgage insurance industry.

Essent is seeking exceptional, hardworking candidates for our Management Trainee Program. This entry-level rotational program provides hands‑on experience in the Mortgage and Title Insurance business. As a Management Trainee, you will start with foundational rotations to understand core business functions and also spend time in a specialty function tailored to your background, competencies, and business needs. This role offers significant growth potential, valuable exposure to different functional areas of our organization, and prepares the individual for future essential positions.

As a dynamic and resourceful professional, we will rely on you to perform the following duties:

• Gain practical experience across multiple business functions through structured and specialized rotations in Business Development and Operations, providing deep insights into customer experience and business processes.
• Participate in training, development, and mentorship opportunities to build skills and knowledge in leadership, business strategy, and problem‑solving.
• Act as an individual contributor, taking ownership of assigned projects and tasks within each rotation.
• Assist in analyzing business performance and identifying areas for improvement.
• Provide ongoing feedback and recommendations to improve processes, customer satisfaction and overall business performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support daily operations and contribute to strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment on objectives.
• Participate in team meetings and provide input on operational and strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with other trainees on a special project, which will be presented to the senior leadership team, to showcase findings, recommendations and innovative solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in business, finance, accounting, sales or a related business field.
• High academic performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Some travel is required.
• Self‑starter with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and learn quickly in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team player open to learning new skills.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Interest or experience in mortgage, real estate, title or financial services institutions is a plus.

Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and disability benefits. We work to maintain a positive environment for our employees where people can learn and grow with the company. Essent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.