Surety Intern

Job Description

The Surety Intern, working under direct supervision, provides support to the business unit, covering day-to-day operations and completing assigned tasks, including projects. The Surety Intern works closely with mentors and peers to learn the surety business including underwriting, processing, claims, and servicing of contract and commercial surety bonds. The role actively participates in training programs and workshops to enhance their skills and knowledge. The role conducts research, analyzes data, and takes responsibility for administrative tasks. The role collaborates with colleagues and stakeholders, actively participates in team meetings, and demonstrates problem-solving skills. The intern maintains professionalism, builds their professional network, seeks feedback, and continuously seeks opportunities for improvement during the internship.

Responsibilities

• Assists the business unit in completing the tasks assigned to them, which often includes, but is not limited to, project work and covering the day-to-day operations of the business unit.
• Participates in training programs, workshops, and on-the-job learning opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills related to the field or industry of the internship.
• Participates in summer internship program events, including Lunch and Learns.
• Completes assigned tasks and projects efficiently and effectively, following instructions and guidelines provided by supervisors or mentors.
• Conducts research, gathers data, and analyzes information relevant to the internship focus or assigned projects.
• Takes responsibility for administrative and support tasks of the department.
• Collaborates with colleagues, supervisors, and other stakeholders to effectively communicate progress, challenges, and ideas, and actively participates in team meetings or discussions.
• Works on projects that provide opportunity to collaborate with other interns as well as associates in other departments, ranging from data analysis to mentors.
• Identifies and resolves issues or challenges that arise during the internship, demonstrating problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to finding solutions.
• Demonstrates professionalism, punctuality, and a strong work ethic by being reliable, responsible, and maintaining a positive attitude towards assigned responsibilities.
• Develops business skills in communication and shadowing other professionals.
• Maintaining accurate records, documenting progress, and preparing reports or presentations as required by the internship program or supervisors.
• Attends business unit meetings as assigned and creates and delivers presentations.
• Seeks feedback from supervisors or mentors, actively seeking opportunities for improvement, and applying learning to enhance performance throughout the internship.
• For field roles, only: Expected to drive/travel at least 25% of working time to perform essential functions. This may involve traveling on short notice or other daily driving duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and/or commensurate experience.
• Either actively enrolled in an academic institution in pursuit of a degree in a relevant course of study or is a recent college graduate, typically having attained a degree within the past 12 months.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, economics and/or marketing obtained through college coursework or work experience.
• For field roles, only: Valid driver's license and a driving record that conforms to company standards'