Surety Advisor (Remote)

Overview

This position is responsible for generating Surety and Bond revenue by developing new client relationships and maintaining existing account relationships. Reviews and analyzes key financial metrics and related underwriting requirements to recommend appropriate surety and bond solutions. Meets business goals and profitability objectives through direct sales and referral marketing techniques. Maintains a strong referral network to solicit new prospects.

This is a remote role that may be hired in the following locations :   North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia or Georgia.

Responsibilities

Sales & Marketing - Promotes surety and bond solutions to current and prospective clients through sales negotiations and referrals. Completes applications for marketing and support staff, including supporting documentation, to facilitate sales pipeline. Achieves personal and business revenue goals by participating in sales forecasting, tracking, and reporting.

Account Support - Provides service to existing clients. Answers inquires, determines client needs, and conducts ongoing analysis to verify coverage solutions. Reviews and ensures timely collection of accounts receivable balances.

Relationship Development - Builds relationships with bankers, clients, and third parties to promote surety and bond solutions and generate referrals.

Product Specialist - Maintains surety and bond knowledge to meet client needs. Recommends appropriate carrier and products to place coverage.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of Surety experience OR High School Diploma / GED and 8 years of Surety experience.

Property & Casualty License Required

Preferred Qualifications :

Construction Surety experience is preferred.

Strong COI relationships with industry specialists such as CPA’s, Attorneys, etc.

Preferred location NC, SC, VA or GA.

Ability to present Surety niche solutions to internal banking partners and external COI’s.

Managing and reporting on sales pipeline activities.

Member of local state or national Surety Associations.

Ability to travel as needed.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https : / / jobs.firstcitizens.com / benefits.

Company Description :

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens Bank serves customers in 18 states and the District of Columbia. For over 100 years, customers have trusted First Citizens with their money … and their futures. Today, First Citizens is the largest family-controlled bank in the nation and the sixth-largest bank franchise headquartered in the Southeast with more than $30 billion in assets. We employ more than 6,000 associates who are focused on helping our customers achieve a lifetime of success. First Citizens operates more than 570 branches in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, New Mexico, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia.

First Citizens Bank. Forever First®. Member FDIC.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran

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