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Markel · 5 months ago

Associate Director US and Bermuda Insurance, Internal Audit

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Markel Group is a global holding company that specializes in insurance, reinsurance, and investment operations. They are seeking an Associate Director for Internal Audit to manage a team of auditors and oversee audit projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effective communication with management and the Audit Committee.

Insurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day delivery of the Audit Plan as approved by the Audit Committee

Able to plan and organize audit team activities to manage multiple competing priorities and deploy resources to complete assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner

Review and or identify issues, deviations, and root causes; then display the ability (both written and verbal) to effectively communicate issues to management and influence solutions for most effective use of Markel resources

Display a superior understanding of the organization's risks, controls, and governance and how it relates to the work of Internal Audit and alter department objectives and testing based on the emerging risks

Direct and supervise core processes within the Audit department or coordinate with other organizational control functions to enhance departmental and organizational procedures while maintaining effective working relationships

Cultivate networks and create opportunities to develop relationships and build bonds across the organization

Able to proficiently apply gained institutional knowledge of insurance/IT concepts throughout the audit process and identify the need for IT resources

Implement and influence improvements to the efficacy and efficiency of the audit department

Willing and able to provide clear and constructive feedback to assist auditors in identifying opportunities for development and advice for progressing their career planning. Work to build motivated, high performing teams and develop bench strength

Identify and promote Audit department objectives which align with the stated strategic goals of the organization; use knowledge and abilities to energize the Audit department towards the completion of organizational objectives

Conduct risk assessment discussions with various levels of management to identify key risks and control concerns and translate those insights into inputs for developing the audit plan

Support the Directors/Managing Director with reporting to the company’s management committees and Audit Committees where necessary

Qualification

Internal Audit ManagementData AnalysisProject ManagementInsurance Industry ExperienceRisk Management CertificationPeople LeadershipClient Relationship SkillsAnalytical AbilitiesNegotiation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant field of studies

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future

7+ years of related work experience in the insurance industry or financial services operations

History of consistently exceeding expectations and target goals

Advanced business judgment on control issues

Strong negotiation and presentation skills

Strong people leadership and development skills

Able to build relationships across the organization

Able to oversee multiple projects, managing the teams performing the work

Able to direct processes involving multiple stakeholders

Preferred

CPA, CIA, CPCU, CISA, Certification in Risk Management or equivalent is preferred

Benefits

We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.

All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.

We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.