Looking for a role that will have a meaningful impact in on our internal audit function?
We are looking for an individual to coordinate reviews and assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls over insurance operations.
What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.
Join us and play your part in something special!
The opportunity:
The purpose of Markel Group’s Internal Audit department is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services crafted to add value and improve Markel’s operations.
Our team operates globally and consists of thirty permanent staff, including six London-based staff.
The department covers insurance operations, IT audit, corporate shared services, Markel Ventures, insurance linked securities (ILS) and program business. As a member of the Internal Audit Team, you will coordinate reviews and assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls over insurance operations. You will work to understand and assess key risks and controls, whilst adhering to our audit methodology, to ensure timely and accurate analysis of business processes, controls, governance, and supporting technology. You will contribute to the overall success of the department and Markel by suggesting ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes.
What you’ll be doing:
- Identify, understand, and assess Markel's risks, controls, and governance and communicate the results of your work to the audit supervisor and clients.
- Plan, organize, and prioritize activities in order to complete assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner, with oversight from your manager and the audit lead for each assignment.
- Assist in planning the audit scope, preparing the audit program, and applying appropriate auditing procedures.
- Able to take ownership, prepare and organize work papers, document conclusions for a given audit, or section of an audit.
- Assist in evaluating significant company project deliveries using a risk-based approach.
- Contribute to the identification of issues, deviations, and root causes and effectively communicate (both written and verbal) issues and proposed solutions to audit supervisor and clients. Additionally, contribute to follow-up activities, ensuring adequate implementation of corrective actions.
- Work collaboratively within the Audit department, looking to build and foster internal client relationships.
- Willing and able to receive and provide constructive feedback to other auditors. Displays willingness to learn and develop skills and knowledge.
Our must-haves:
- An understanding of internal audit methodology.
- ACCA or equivalent, Internal Audit or Risk Certifications preferred (UK), or working towards achieving this (support will be provided).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate work performed and conclusions
- Ability to identify and analyze key risks, controls, and associated processes, identify weaknesses and recommend alternatives to mitigate risks.
- Ability to take ownership of and deliver multiple assigned tasks.
- Some knowledge in data analytics would be desirable, and a willingness to learn.
- Experience in the insurance industry or financial services operations is beneficial but not required.
Who we are:
Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations around the world.
We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further
What’s in it for you?
- A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package…
- 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave
- Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
- There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!
Are you ready to play your part?
Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at rec@markel.com or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
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