Associate Account Executive

Posting Description:
As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our Construction & Infrastructure [C&I] within Aon Reed Stenhouse in Toronto, ON. As a Surety Associate Account Executive, you will report directly to the Manager of the Construction Services Group and/or, the Surety Team Operations Manager

Note: This vacancy is eligible under Aon's SmartWorking policy and is therefore a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our downtown Toronto office.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit._

**Aon is in the business of better decisions**:
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

**What the day will look like**:

- Manage the clients’ daily bonding needs, including receipt and review of bond requests, facilitate required information exchange between clients and underwriters to secure timely approvals;
- Manage all administrative service functions including bond issuance, modifications, renewals and cancellations, invoicing, collections, file and database management, and other related activities for assigned clients;
- Providing assistance to Accounts Executives on as needed basis;
- Maintain effective ongoing oral and written communication with Account Executives, clients, and underwriters to ensure a high level of customer service;
- Perform job duties at a high degree of accuracy with attention to detail;
- Work with the team in developing best practices pertaining to file and database management of client information and documentation on an ongoing basis;
- Represent Aon at industry functions in an effort to foster relationships with clients, prospects and underwriters;
- Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with the underwriting community for the ultimate benefit of the client;
- Maintaining a strong knowledge of surety market conditions on a macro level as well as a micro level (i.e. specific understanding of each surety market appetites);
- Provide creative input in developing and delivering surety and industry related presentations/seminars to clients and prospect audiences independently or in partnership with Account Executives;
- Provide creative input in the development of marketing strategies;
- Identifying specific client risk exposure and developing and presenting innovative solutions in support of existing/new business growth;
- Assist in brokering surety programs for new prospects including compilation of submissions, matching surety to client, financial analysis, capacity analysis, character analysis and development of brokering strategies (training will be provided);
- Plan ahead and problem solve - anticipate, report, and help resolve problems that occur;
- Leading by example by demonstrating and sharing with all lines of business the importance of best practice; and
- Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

**How this opportunity is different**:
This role can be a starting point to your career at Aon. We support career development and want you to be engaged throughout your career, so when you are ready for new challenges those conversations are available.

**Skills and experience that will lead to success**:

- Minimum 8 yrs of Surety experience is required;
- Accounting experience or fundamental knowledge required;
- Experience working in a professional accounting environment would be beneficial;
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both verbally and written;
- Client focused and proven relationship building skills;
- Ability to work collaboratively as a key member of a team and independently with minimum supervision;
- Meticulous attention to detail, refined organizational skills and the ability to multi-task;
- Proven ability to prioritize competing requirements and deadlines under pressure;
- Must have strong computer skills and be proficient with the Microsoft Office Package.

**Education**:

- Post-Secondary degree with a specialization in accounting or a combination of education and equivalent years of industry experience;
- RIBO License is required;
- Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development including insurance courses and certifications (i.e. Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) / Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP)).

**How we support our colleagues**

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjo