Associate Director, Placements

Overview Associate Director, Placements at Vouch Insurance. This role sits on the Placements team and focuses on complex, high-value insurance placements for clients and influential market relationships. Why Join Vouch Vouch is a tech-enabled insurance advisory and brokerage for growing companies in technology, life sciences, and professional services. We back ambitious leaders with risk management, tailored advice, and responsive service. We offer a collaborative, values-driven culture and opportunities to impact operational scalability. We serve clients of notable partners and maintain a belief in transparency and team recognition. What You Will Do Lead placement strategy for high-value, multi-line accounts (Management Liability, Cyber/Tech E&O, Professional, GL/Umbrella). Negotiate directly with carriers and wholesale partners to secure optimal coverage, structure, and pricing. Serve as a trusted advisor to client managers and producers, guiding deal structuring and market positioning. Build and expand senior-level carrier partnerships, anticipating appetite shifts and introducing creative solutions. Translate emerging market and competitive trends into actionable strategies. Contribute to process, compliance, and tech innovations that scale our brokerage edge. Mentor and coach colleagues, helping grow the next generation of placement leaders at Vouch. About You 8+ years of commercial insurance experience with a track record of placing complex risks independently. Deep expertise in P&C with emphasis on Cyber, Professional, and Management Liability; ability to influence carrier strategy and underwriting appetite. Executive presence and influence with carrier partners and client stakeholders. Strong results orientation under pressure, balancing client advocacy with carrier realities. Tech-forward: willing to leverage and scale tools (including AI) to improve speed, accuracy, and outcomes. Strategic thinker who identifies new market opportunities and supports organizational goals. Active contributor to team development, mentoring peers or supporting recruitment. Licensed in Property & Casualty (P&C). Nice To Have Cyber/ E&O focus. Experience in Fintech, Life Sciences, Crypto, VC, Consumer, Professional Services. Experience in fast-paced brokerage environments. Exposure to early-stage startups and/or high-growth settings. Benefits Competitive compensation and equity packages Health, dental, and vision insurance Parental leave Flexible vacation time Wellness allowance ($80/month) Technology allowance ($100/month) Professional Development ($500/Year) Home office setup (One-time $500) L&D: Partnerships with Ethena and monthly Lunch & Learns Employee Groups supporting equity and inclusion Wellbeing perks with partner services Bi-annual performance reviews with quarterly check-ins What To Expect In a Typical Interview Process 30-minute phone screen with recruiting team 30-45 minute video interview with the hiring manager Case study/technical screening Meet the team: 30-45 min 1:1 with 3-4 team members Executive chat Compensation The pay range for this role is 110,000 - 140,000 USD per year, depending on location (San Francisco, Chicago, New York, or Remote) as part of a total compensation package including benefits and stock options. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vouch Insurance