American Global · 1 month ago
Surety Analyst
Jericho, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$55K/yr - $89K/yrAmerican Global is a privately held insurance and surety brokerage firm specializing in construction risk management. As a Surety Analyst, you will learn the fundamentals of underwriting and financial analysis while supporting Account Executives and clients in the Surety Practice.
Insurance
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
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.
Company
American Global
American Global is focused on supporting the surety & insurance needs of our clients while also providing added value as a trusted advisor.
Founded in 2014
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Marino
President and Chief Operating Officer
Michael Meisten
Senior Vice President - Chief Broking Officer
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