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Position overview

Confidential Client is seeking an Associate, Construction Surety for an entry-level, two-year Associate Program based in Alpharetta, GA. This is a full-time role designed to accelerate your development in construction surety underwriting through hands-on assignments, cohort learning, technical training, mentoring, and executive engagement.

• Location: Alpharetta, GA
• Employment type: Full-time
• Term: Two-year Associate Program
• Estimated compensation: $54,445 per year (estimated)

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What you’ll do

As an Associate in the Construction Surety program you will:

• Support underwriting teams with day-to-day surety account tasks and dual underwriting processes
• Participate in cohort-based group assignments to build cross-functional experience
• Complete technical training and on-the-job development to learn the surety product, appetite, and marketplace
• Contribute to financial analysis and basic financial acumen development for account review
• Work on challenging assignments that directly impact team results
• Build relationships across the organization through executive engagement and mentoring
• Receive coaching from managers and former Associates to develop workplace skills and professional judgment

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Qualifications

To be considered, you should meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (multiple majors considered)
• GPA of 3.0 or above required
• Preferred: prior work experience such as internships, summer jobs, or part-time roles
• Preferred: leadership experience (work, community service, athletics, clubs, etc.)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employment-based sponsorship

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Why join

• Structured two-year development program focused on technical and experiential learning
• Exposure to senior leaders and a broad network of early-career professionals
• Clear pathway to early-career growth in construction surety and insurance underwriting
• Mentorship and personalized development to support career goals

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About our client

Confidential Client is a leader in the Accounting & Finance industry’s insurance and surety space. The Construction Surety team provides bonds that guarantee projects are completed per contract terms and that subcontractors and suppliers are paid. This role offers exposure to complex construction accounts across diverse project types and markets.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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