Department Description Surety Job Description Atradius is entering the Canadian Surety market and is actively recruiting for a Surety professional based in Toronto. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the introduction and development of an established product within a new market. The role will have overall accountability for leading Surety Canada and shaping its growth and market presence. The ideal candidate will bring an entrepreneurial mindset, strong leadership capability, and demonstrated success in relationship management and business acquisition. This role requires a self‑starter with a clear vision, the drive to deliver high performance, and the ability to build a recent operation from the ground up. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee Surety operations in Canada. Establish the Canadian Surety office, including operational setup and market entry activities. Drive acquisition of new customers, both directly and through broker relationships. Build and manage strong relationships with brokers, customers, and key stakeholders. Achieve and exceed annual performance targets while managing within established budgets. Recruit and develop team members as the business grows. Draft and implement procedures and operational frameworks. Deliver key milestones within short timeframes to support successful market entry and sustainable growth. Qualifications Surety Canada underwriting experience and/or equivalent surety related business experience preferred, such as commercial/investment banking, private equity or other analytical financial industries.



Specific experience of participating in/running major financial services/insurance business lines teams or business units directly and via brokers, at a senior level. Solid experience in credit analysis. Strong numeracy, oral and written communication (i.E. report writing) skills. Excellent leadership, visioning and relationship management skills, able to make recommendations and consistently deliver results backed up by appropriate information and data. Ability to start up and drive acquisition of new customers working under own initiative, ensuring a clear understanding and focus ins kept to the task at hand. Professional, confident, sociable, pragmatic, trustworthy and committed. Determination to deliver the introduction and growth of Surety business in the Canadian market. Experience in managing a team or business units. Qualified to at least Degree level within Finance, Economics, Business or equivalent. Ability to travel is required for this role. Benefits Competitive Salary: $250,000 annually, with a 25% bonus potential. Paid Time Off: 3 weeks vacation, 8 floating holidays, 6 sick days, maternity and parental leave, office closure holidays. Flexible Working: Hybrid model with 3 days remote and 2 days onsite. Insurance: Medical and dental plans with shared premiums, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance fully paid by company. Retirement Plan: with 100% company match up to 6% of salary contributions and annual profit share, pre‑tax and Roth options. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Surety Manager - $250,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Atradius
📍 Toronto