Surety Bond Underwriting Intern - Finance & Client Impact

Merchants Bonding Company; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchants Bonding Company offers a Summer 2027 Surety Bond Underwriting Intern position in West Des Moines, IA. This 12-week, full-time, in-office internship combines financial analysis with client interaction to support underwriting projects.

You will gain hands-on exposure to underwriting evaluations, financial analysis, and relationship-building with clients while developing professional skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong academic performance with coursework in Finance & Accounting.
• Previous work experience in corporate environment preferred.
• Involvement in extracurricular activities showing teamwork and leadership.
• Leadership and initiative demonstrated in projects or roles.
• Professional development through training, certifications, or workshops encouraged.
• Volunteer experience highlighting collaboration with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting Case Evaluations: Support evaluation and recommendation of underwriting cases involving significant financial amounts.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial statements and other data for prequalification of bond submissions.
• Client Relationship Development: Develop relationship-building skills through client-facing activities and interactions.
• Surety & risk: Gain a foundational understanding of the surety bond industry and risk analysis.
• Process Improvement: Assist in creating training materials and suggest process improvements.
• Technology Integration: Utilize advanced technology in the underwriting process.

Skills

Financial analysis

Underwriting concepts

Client relationship

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Finance & Accounting coursework

Job description

Merchants Bonding Company offers a Summer 2027 Surety Bond Underwriting Intern position in West Des Moines, IA. This 12-week, full-time, in-office internship combines financial analysis with client interaction to support underwriting projects.

You will gain hands-on exposure to underwriting evaluations, financial analysis, and relationship-building with clients while developing professional skills in a collaborative environment.