Founding Head of Markets
- Full-time
- Remote · Remote (US)
- $125K - $200K
Posted
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- Role: Operations
- Experience: 5+ years
- Visa: US citizen/visa only
THE OPPORTUNITY
Hedge is hiring a founding Head of Markets to build and operate the market-access foundation behind our distribution platform. You will own carrier and MGA appointments, capacity strategy, appetite coverage, producer codes, portal access, submission routes, and the operational readiness required to place business. This is distinct from strategic distribution partnerships.
COMPENSATION AND OWNERSHIP
Base salary is $125K-$200K. Equity is 0.25%-1.00%. The package reflects the depth of market relationships, technical insurance judgment, and operating ownership you bring.
WHAT YOU WILL OWN
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Build a market strategy around real agency demand, appetite gaps, and placement economics
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Source and negotiate carrier, MGA, MGU, program, and delegated-authority relationships
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Drive appointment, contracting, producer-code, portal, and submission-route activation
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Maintain clear records of authority, appetite, commission, and operational constraints
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Partner with brokers, underwriting, product, and compliance to make market access usable
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Measure placement performance and continuously improve the portfolio
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
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First 30 days: establish a source-of-truth view of current markets, authority, and gaps