Associate Surety Underwriter, Surety Underwriting Development Program - Early Career

Liberty Mutual • Saint Louis, MO

42d

About The Position

Are your sights set on a rewarding career in finance-one that influences economic growth, commerce, and infrastructure development? Are you passionate about building relationships? Do you have strong financial, analytical, and project management skills? Are you looking to join a global operation with opportunities to grow worldwide? Yes, yes, and yes? Read on! Liberty Mutual Surety is seeking ambitious college grads-like you-to join this year's class of the Surety Underwriting Development Program. The details This industry-leading 12-month development program features a combination of structured mentoring programs, hands-on learning, exposure to leadership, and rotations across our niche and global product lines and business functions. The Surety Underwriting Development Program provides real-world opportunities to learn how financial conditions, character, experience, legal components, and other factors can influence ultimate credit worthiness and bonding decisions. You will build upon your people skills and build relationships with customers as well as peers worldwide that will continue throughout your career. While pursuing your Associate in Fidelity in Surety Bonding (AFSB) certification, you will develop and apply knowledge of key contract and commercial Surety underwriting concepts. You'll participate in challenging team and individual case studies and conduct financial statement and credit analysis, contract evaluation, and project risk assessments. Upon completion of the program, you will become a Surety Underwriter within a defined territory, location, and product line, which may include relocation. 2026 Start Dates: January, June & July

Requirements

• You hold a bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or comparable with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• You have experience with finance and accounting coursework, and possess an understanding of how to read financial statements. You also demonstrate technical competence in fundamental financial analysis.
• You have 0-2 years of professional experience.
• You think globally and are able to adapt easily to different cultures and communication styles. You possess excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• You demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills with an emphasis on fostering relationships.
• You are willing to relocate upon completion of the program, based on location.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship experience is a plus, especially in a finance-related environment.

Benefits

• As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits, and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.
• We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. By actively seeking employee feedback and amplifying the voices of our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are open to all, we create an environment where every individual can make a meaningful impact so we continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
• We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees