Contract Surety Bond Assistant New Orleans

New Orleans , LA $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 / Annual

Description

Surety Contract Bond Processor to provide critical back-office support for our high-volume contract surety desk. This is a behind-the-scenes, transaction-heavy role supporting our Account Managers and Producers with bid bonds, performance bonds, invoicing, and payment bonds.

Key Responsibilities:
Handle all administrative and transactional aspects of the bond process by supporting the team in processing a high volume of bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds from start to finish

Assist in gathering contract documents, specifications, and project details for accuracy

Assist in preparing bond applications and submissions for surety underwriters

Assist in issuing bonds using agency management systems and carrier platforms

Enter bond requests, contract details, and obligee information into the system

Maintain accurate records of all bond transactions and supporting documents

Update client files with bond forms, contracts, and correspondence

Handle the data entry, organize and file physical and digital bond documentation


Required:
2+ years of experience in contract surety bond processing, or experience supporting an Account Manager and looking to step into a dedicated support role to process contract surety

Strong data entry skills with exceptional attention to detail

Ability to manage high transaction volumes and meet tight deadlines

Comfortable working independently in a behind-the-scenes support role

Proficiency with agency management systems (Applied Epic, Sagitta, or similar preferred)

Organized, process-driven, and accuracy-focused


About Criterion Executive Search, Inc.

For 45 years Criterion Executive Search has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading executive staffing and recruiting firms. As one of Tampa, FL first recruiting & staffing agencies we have been privileged to work with leading companies throughout the state of Florida. Those same strategic partnerships have allowed us to perfect our personalized, life-cycle approach to placing the ideal candidates with their ideal companies.

Our innovative individualized placement strategies allow us to match Insurance professionals with companies throughout the country, and beyond. Each of our job placement specialists has a minimum of two years in the recruiting industry and an average of nearly 15 years of experience. Each recruiter has their own, personal, and direct experiences within their specialization.

You may expect complete confidentiality at all times during the hiring process; a key element to the success of our business. In today's age we understand that our client's privacy is of the utmost importance.

Contact the Criterion Executive Search office to speak with a recruiter about this job now or find out more about other job placement opportunities.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

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Job Id Number : 11329
Staffing Industry : Insurance
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