Senior Level Small Business Underwriter Jobs
Senior level small business underwriter jobs place seasoned professionals in charge of complex risk portfolios, underwriting guidelines, and the teams or initiatives that drive profitable book growth. Openings are concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Consumer Goods, and Banking & Financial Services, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like PetVet Care Centers, Global Payments, and Biogen hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
Note: A Successful Candidate will reside in Pittsburgh, PA area.
Ready to take your career global?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Sales Executive Senior - Merchant Mid Market to join our ever-evolving Merchant Services team and help shape the future of global commerce.
What you’ll own
- Drives new business growth and boosts profitability in existing accounts by spotting high-impact opportunities through market and client insight.
- Serve as the strategic sales lead, consulting with owners and C-suite executives.
- Builds and energizes a strong referral network with Commercial Bank partners while executing a proactive outreach strategy to consistently generate sales momentum.
- Build and manage pipeline through Commercial Bank referrals and self-generated COI leads.
- Partner with partner sales teams to expand existing customer relationships.
- Delivers persuasive, value-driven presentations that clearly demonstrate how the organization’s solutions meet client needs.
- Travel within a designated geographical territory to prospect, build relationships, and sign up new local businesses.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience.
- 6+ years of Merchant Sales Experience required.
- Deep knowledge of the payments industry, Interchange, and gateway connectivity.
- Background in SAAS, Banking, Payables and Receivables a plus.
- Proficient in Salesforce as a CRM is a bonus.
- 6+ years of sales experience, with an emphasis on solution selling into Commercial, Mid-Market and or Enterprise space.
- Track record of proven success exceeding sales targets with a data-driven, results-focused mindset.
- Excellent partner relationship building, prospecting, and territory development skills.
- Manage client relationships in partnership with internal teams to ensure customer success and satisfaction across your portfolio.
- Quickly grasp technology fundamentals and apply them to real-world business needs.
- Open to feedback and committed to personal accountability and growth.
- Creatively resolve client issues with practical problem-solving and sound decision-making.
- Effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Think like a client: We care deeply about our clients' success. We ask, listen and learn — curious to understand first. Our passion drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
- Act like an owner: We take accountability — working at pace to own our outcomes. We empower each other to make decisions. We’re innovative — always finding better ways to deliver impact. Empowered – You use our initiative, taking calculated and thoughtful risks to progress.
- Win as one team: We value personal connections — moving forward together with clarity. We build inclusive and global teams — embracing different perspectives and ideas. It’s always ‘we,’ never ‘me.’ We’re determined to succeed together.
About the team
Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.
What makes a Globalpayer?
Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.
LI-SM4
EEOC Statement
Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.
If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.
Washington Candidates: Click here for information on the Fair Chance Act.
Job Description
Note: A Successful Candidate will reside in Pittsburgh, PA area.
Ready to take your career global?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Sales Executive Senior - Merchant Mid Market to join our ever-evolving Merchant Services team and help shape the future of global commerce.
What you’ll own
- Drives new business growth and boosts profitability in existing accounts by spotting high-impact opportunities through market and client insight.
- Serve as the strategic sales lead, consulting with owners and C-suite executives.
- Builds and energizes a strong referral network with Commercial Bank partners while executing a proactive outreach strategy to consistently generate sales momentum.
- Build and manage pipeline through Commercial Bank referrals and self-generated COI leads.
- Partner with partner sales teams to expand existing customer relationships.
- Delivers persuasive, value-driven presentations that clearly demonstrate how the organization’s solutions meet client needs.
- Travel within a designated geographical territory to prospect, build relationships, and sign up new local businesses.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience.
- 6+ years of Merchant Sales Experience required.
- Deep knowledge of the payments industry, Interchange, and gateway connectivity.
- Background in SAAS, Banking, Payables and Receivables a plus.
- Proficient in Salesforce as a CRM is a bonus.
- 6+ years of sales experience, with an emphasis on solution selling into Commercial, Mid-Market and or Enterprise space.
- Track record of proven success exceeding sales targets with a data-driven, results-focused mindset.
- Excellent partner relationship building, prospecting, and territory development skills.
- Manage client relationships in partnership with internal teams to ensure customer success and satisfaction across your portfolio.
- Quickly grasp technology fundamentals and apply them to real-world business needs.
- Open to feedback and committed to personal accountability and growth.
- Creatively resolve client issues with practical problem-solving and sound decision-making.
- Effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Think like a client: We care deeply about our clients' success. We ask, listen and learn — curious to understand first. Our passion drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
- Act like an owner: We take accountability — working at pace to own our outcomes. We empower each other to make decisions. We’re innovative — always finding better ways to deliver impact. Empowered – You use our initiative, taking calculated and thoughtful risks to progress.
- Win as one team: We value personal connections — moving forward together with clarity. We build inclusive and global teams — embracing different perspectives and ideas. It’s always ‘we,’ never ‘me.’ We’re determined to succeed together.
About the team
Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.
What makes a Globalpayer?
Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.
LI-SM4
EEOC Statement
Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.
If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.
Washington Candidates: Click here for information on the Fair Chance Act.
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Senior Level Small Business Underwriter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level small business underwriter job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of a commercial or small business book, a record of independent risk decisions across diverse industry segments, and the ability to mentor junior underwriters. Candidates who can speak to portfolio profitability, loss ratio management, and cross-functional collaboration with agents and actuaries stand out. Familiarity with proprietary rating platforms and appetite guidelines also signals readiness for senior responsibility.
Which companies hire senior level small business underwriters?
Companies hiring senior level small business underwriters right now include PetVet Care Centers, Global Payments, and Biogen, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level is led by regional and national carriers, managing general agencies, and specialty insurance groups that maintain active small commercial lines divisions.
Are there remote senior level small business underwriter jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and line of business. About 0% of senior level small business underwriter openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the industry's broader adoption of distributed underwriting teams. Fully remote roles are more common at larger carriers with established virtual workflows, while regional insurers more often require some on-site presence.
What makes a small business underwriter role senior level?
Senior level small business underwriter roles are defined by independent authority to bind and decline risks, ownership of underwriting quality within a territory or product line, and responsibility for mentoring less experienced underwriters. These positions require deep technical judgment on complex or non-standard accounts, active engagement with agency relationships, and input into appetite development or guideline refinement rather than just applying existing rules.
Which industries hire the most senior level small business underwriters?
Senior Level small business underwriter roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Consumer Goods, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain large small commercial books that require experienced underwriters capable of managing risk selection, pricing precision, and profitability targets with limited oversight.