Senior Captive Accounts Leader & Strategic Advisor

Hylant; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hylant is seeking an Account Executive to lead a captive account management team, guiding client relationships, governance, and long-term objectives. You will coach a team of captive professionals and drive performance to deliver superior service and outcomes.

This leadership role requires strategic planning, board-ready communication, and a strong understanding of captive insurance operations. Travel to client sites and industry events is expected as part of client engagement.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business admin or related field.
• 7+ years in captive insurance, auditing, risk management, or captive management.
• Professional designations (CPA/CPCU/ACIA/ARM) preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience.
• Strong understanding of captive insurance operations, financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Experience presenting to boards and executive teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Willingness to travel for meetings and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, and manage a team of account managers across talent functions.
• Serve as executive relationship manager and trusted advisor for captive clients.
• Present financial and operational results to client boards and stakeholders.
• Oversee complex client engagements and resolve escalated issues.
• Drive process improvements and uphold quality standards and deadlines.
• Provide executive oversight of financial reporting, regulatory filings, and risk management.
• Collaborate with auditors, actuaries, counsel, regulators, and service providers.
• Support growth through client retention, proposals, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Resource management

Board meetings

Travel readiness

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

CPA, CPCU, ACIA, ARM or other professional designations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Hylant is seeking an Account Executive to lead a captive account management team, guiding client relationships, governance, and long-term objectives. You will coach a team of captive professionals and drive performance to deliver superior service and outcomes.

This leadership role requires strategic planning, board-ready communication, and a strong understanding of captive insurance operations. Travel to client sites and industry events is expected as part of client engagement.