Associate Surety Broker

Howden Ireland is seeking an Associate Surety Broker to join their Commercial team in Carrick On Shannon.

This is a career-track position for a recent graduate or experienced individual looking to build technical expertise in a specialist area of the Surety market.

No prior surety experience is required; strong numeracy, genuine interest in business financing, and attention to contractual detail are essential.

You will support senior brokers on submissions, wordings, and renewals, and develop into a broker running client relationships, negotiating with underwriters, and winning new business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate invoicing, efficient workflow, and high client satisfaction
• Support the Surety team with bond submissions, data input, and document management
• Learn and manage Non-Resident Director Bond requirements and Title Indemnity Bond portfolios
• Ensure robust governance and compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
• Analyse statutory accounts and management information to assess client risk
• Review bond wordings and identify potential exposures for clients
• Prepare submissions to surety underwriters and develop relationships with key underwriters and decision-makers
• Originate new client relationships through targeted prospecting and referrals

About You:

• Degree in business, finance, economics, or law; equivalent quantitative grounding considered
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Strong numeracy and comfort working with financial statements
• Excellent written and oral English
• Precision and attention to detail
• Well-organised, able to manage multiple deadlines and keep accurate records
• Confident, professional communication style

What We Offer:

• A career that you define
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and reasonable adjustments