AVP, Underwriting - Financial Institutions

Vantage Risk Companies • New York, NY

1d • $140,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Vantage, the AVP, Underwriting - Financial Institutions is a member of our Financial Institutions team. This role is responsible for underwriting new and renewal Financial Institutions business according to assigned authority level and established guidelines. This position provides a unique opportunity to be part of a team building a profitable book of business within a successful and growing organization. This role reports to SVP of Financial Institutions and is a hybrid opportunity based in Vantage’s New York City (midtown) office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline required.
• 6-10 years of Financial Institutions Underwriting experience preferred.
• Established network of broker relationships and strong reputation within the Financial Institutions network.
• Deep Financial Institutions underwriting and product acuity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to process and adapt to change in a rapid growth and data-driven environment.
• Willingness to travel (up to 25%).
• Vantage associates are expected to be curious, thrifty, and resourceful to manage through the unknowns of growing a specialty re/insurance business.

Responsibilities

• Review submissions to ensure alignment with risk appetite and business strategy.
• Generate new business by working with brokers and clients to develop innovative ways to deploy Financial Institutions products.
• Effectively market to our brokers nationwide, leveraging and cultivating new and existing relationships.
• Analyze complex risks and unusual transaction structures thoroughly and effectively.
• Perform underwriting activities associated with managing all underwriting transactions, service standards, compliance rules, and documentation.
• Demonstrate a customer service mindset by proactively engaging internal and external contacts.
• Collaborate and correspond with internal and external contacts to achieve a high level of service and meet client expectations.
• Interact directly with various business partners and internal departments.
• Meet departmental service standards in place for each process.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned under minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Vantage offers its colleagues performance-based bonus potential, strong health & welfare benefits, retirement plans with company match, competitive time off plans, a highly flexible work environment, and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level