VP, Northeast Distribution Leader

Vantage Risk•New York, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Vantage, the VP, Northeast Region Distribution Leader, you'll serve as Vantage's primary market-facing leader in one of the most relationship-driven insurance markets in the country. Reporting directly to our Chief Distribution Officer, you'll work closely with underwriters, business unit leaders, and senior partners across the organization, operating with a "One Vantage" mindset that puts client outcomes at the center of everything we do. You'll have the autonomy to shape how Vantage goes to market in the Northeast, influence distribution strategy, and play a meaningful role in building something that's still early in its growth story. This is a hybrid role, based in our New York City office approximately 2-3 days per week. We're targeting candidates who reside in the New York Metro area and may consider exceptional candidates in cities within the greater Northeast who bring a clear and compelling value proposition to the region. The base salary expectation for this role is between $220,000 and $280,000. The actual base salary for the selected candidate may be higher, commensurate with the candidate's experience and expectations. Additionally, Vantage offers its colleagues performance-based bonus potential, strong health and welfare benefits, retirement plans with company match, competitive time off plans, a highly flexible work environment, and much more.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in business or similar or equivalent professional experience.
8-15 years of Property / Casualty insurance, Distribution, Underwriting or Broking experience with a proven track record in sales development and new business production.
A visible presence and strong broker and client relationships across the Northeast market.
Strong knowledge of the insurance space, coverages, and understanding of systems.
A collaborative, team-first orientation that fits a "One Vantage" culture and a leadership presence in the New York office.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, and the executive presence to represent Vantage at the highest levels.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
Willingness to travel approximately 40% of the time to meet brokers, attend both industry and internal meetings and events, and maintain a strong regional presence.
The role can extend beyond standard business hours, expect to host and attend after-hours events and multi-day conferences.
Ability to process and adapt to change in a rapid growth company environment.
Vantage associates are expected to be curious, thrifty, and resourceful to manage through the unknowns of growing a specialty (re)insurance business from the ground up.

Responsibilities

Build broker awareness of the Vantage offering and value proposition by serving as the face of Vantage in the Northeast Region.
With a focus on broker and client engagement, work with the Vantage underwriting teams to build and strengthen our distribution platform in the Northeast region.
Develop and execute a regional strategy in collaboration with the Chief Distribution Officer and Vantage’s underwriters and business unit leaders.
Plan, coordinate, and attend broker meetings (virtual or in-person as the circumstances dictate) in line with the regional strategy.
Actively manage meeting calendars, agendas, and follow-ups with our key partners.
Own regional events end-to-end — from planning and logistics through on-site hosting — and coordinate Vantage colleague participation.
Identify, prequalify, and quarterback new business opportunities across all lines of business.
Collaborate with underwriters on developing holistic account strategies.
Grow, deepen, and expand broker and client relationships through cross-selling.
Serve as a key source of market intelligence and internal communication.
Represent Vantage at industry and broker events throughout the Northeast region.
Utilize relationship management alongside a rigorous, data-driven approach to drive profitable growth.
Help build, measure, and analyze insights for the business.
As a fast-growing young company, we fully acknowledge that the scope of each colleague’s job will change over time. Vantage expects all colleagues to be flexible and understand that responsibilities and accountabilities will morph and change.