Surety Analyst

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Jericho, NY, USA
In-Office
65K-80K Annually
Entry level
Insurance • Software
The Role
The Surety Analyst will conduct financial analyses, build operational models, support Account Executives, and assist with client deliverables in the construction industry.
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About American Global 

American Global is a privately held insurance and surety brokerage firm specializing in construction risk management. We support contractors, owners, and developers across every project milestone and geography, delivering client experience that is relationship-driven and deeply value-focused. We are committed to cultivating analytical expertise and developing future leaders of the surety practice. 

Role Overview 

As a Surety Analyst, you will serve as the foundation of our Surety Practice. You’ll begin by learning the fundamentals of underwriting, financial and operational analysis, and the construction industry. Over your first 1–2 years, you will develop the modeling, analytical, and industry expertise necessary to support Account Executives and clients. This role is the starting point in a structured progression leading toward client-facing responsibilities and leadership within American Global’s Surety Practice. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Conduct detailed financial statement, work-in-progress (WIP), and cash-flow analyses of construction and contracting firms. 

  • Build and maintain financial and operational models to assess contractor performance, bond capacity, and program structure. 

  • Review contracts, bid/bond requests, and surety submissions for accuracy and completeness. 

  • Be assigned to specific client accounts to support ongoing service needs, analysis, and account related activities. 

  • Produce recurring reporting, summaries, and financial/operational updates for assigned clients 

  • Prepare reports, dashboards, and executive presentations that synthesize complex data into actionable insight. 

  • Research construction industry sectors, market trends, and surety capacity dynamics to support client strategies and go-to-market with thought leadership. 

  • Assist in practice innovation, process improvement, documentation standardization, and workflow enhancement initiatives. 

  • Provide direct support to Account Executives on client deliverables, quantitative analysis, and underwriting submissions. 

Required Qualifications & Skills 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Construction Management, Business, or related field. 

  • Strong proficiency in Excel (modeling, pivot tables, analyses) and PowerPoint, experience with Power BI and Alteryx are a plus. 

  • Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and comfort working with complex large datasets. 

  • Clear written and verbal communication; ability to translate analysis into concise insights. 

  • Interest in the construction industry, surety underwriting, and financial risk analysis. 

  • Proactive, curious, and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Internship or coursework in construction finance, underwriting, or risk management. 

  • Familiarity with construction accounting concepts (e.g., percent-complete, WIP schedules, contract retention). 

  • Prior experience in insurance, surety, or financial services environments. 

What We Offer 

  • A structured career path with milestones from Analyst Senior Analyst Account Consultant Account Executive. 

  • Hands-on mentoring, training, and exposure to both technical and client-facing work. 

  • Opportunities to contribute to a growing construction-only surety brokerage with national and international reach. 

  • Collaborative, forward-thinking culture – 'One Team. One Goal.' 

  • Competitive salary and benefits package (Annual base salary varies based on level of experience, approximately $65k to $80k)

American Global is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. 
 
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email [email protected]. 
 
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. 
  

Who We Are 

American Global is one of the largest privately held insurance and surety brokerage firms in North America specializing in all aspects of construction risk management. We support contractors, owners, and developers, helping protect them from the risks and exposures specific to the construction industry.  

We are a vibrant, values-driven community with a unique, collaborative culture that fuels our desire to excel. Together, our team is transforming the construction industry and revolutionizing the role of broker. As we continue our journey, we seek to find the right individuals, in the right locations, to expand and enrich our fast-growing team of talented professionals across 15 locations throughout the US and Canada, as well as Rome, Italy. 

Are you ready to be a part of our story? 

Top Skills

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Power BI
PowerPoint
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The Company
HQ: Jericho, New York
220 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

American Global is one of the largest privately held insurance and surety brokerage firms in North America. specializing in all aspects of construction risk management. Established more than a decade ago, American Global focused on building trust, acquiring extraordinary talent, and evolving into a powerful resource with capabilities that extend well beyond surety and insurance. Today, we are one of the most forward-thinking firms in the world, supporting contractors, owners, and developers throughout the entire scope of their project and across every milestone of their business, protecting against the risks and exposures specific to the construction industry. At American Global, we believe a good broker should think about your business the way you think about your business. We take the time to understand what you value most, then advocate for those values on your behalf. By maintaining a constant view of the ‘big picture,’ American Global helps makes connections across every aspect of your business while providing solutions to some of the most complex placement needs across the globe. American Global now has multiple offices across the United States and Canada, as well as in Rome, to serve clients throughout North America, Latin America, the UK and Europe. As our growth continues, so will our innovation. American Global will continue to revolutionize the role of the broker, finding new ways to present opportunities, bring more value, and develop solutions that break even more boundaries, demonstrating why it’s time to 'expect more from your broker'. To join our dynamic team and discover what's possible, visit our jobs page or see our website to learn more.

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