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!

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. Because, at Markel, the work you do gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities. Whether you’re wild about horses, bananas for boats or driven by data, 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!

As a member of the Internal Audit Team, you will perform Information Technology (IT) and security related audits/projects to include reviews of application controls, infrastructure components, system implementations, and integrated operational reviews. You must demonstrate a thorough understanding of IT risks and controls and of audit methodology in order to carry out assigned audit procedures and to ensure timely, accurate, and effective analysis of IT processes. You contribute to the overall success of the department and Markel by evaluating existing processes and controls and suggesting ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes. You will be required to handle confidential information with a high level of integrity and sensitivity. Limited travel to business locations when required.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and organize activities, manage multiple priorities, and complete assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.  

• Assist in planning the audit scope, preparing the audit program, and determining appropriate audit procedures based on professional judgment. 

• Independently conduct client interviews, gather information, apply the audit methodology and produce quality audit evidence and deliverables.  

• Identify issues, deviations, and root causes; then display the ability (both written and verbal) to communicate issues and propose solutions to audit management and clients.  

• Display an enhanced understanding of the organization's IT risks, controls, and governance and how they relate to the work of Internal Audit.   

• Effectively communicates concepts to enhance customer understanding of control objectives. 

• Work collaboratively within the Audit department and consistently seek and develop effective working relationships across the organization.  

• Willingly share knowledge and expertise with others across the audit organization. 

• Provide input and suggest improvements to audit department internal processes. 

• Apply data analysis techniques within an audit to accomplish audit objectives and to present the results in a visual manner. 

Education / Certification

• Bachelor's degree required;

• CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent certification desired

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related IT Audit experience.

• Experience in executing the end-to-end audit process.

• Adaptable to diverse situations and project assignments.

• Must possess effective communication skills with ability to negotiate issues and make presentations to leadership. 

• Understanding of IT general controls, application controls, application development and security practices, IT operations, and IT governance. 

• Understanding of IT and related risk control frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, NIST, COSO, etc.). 

• Ability to employ and leverage data query and analysis tools and processes.  

• Able to manage small to medium sized projects. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and Office 365 (OneDrive, Teams, etc.) is considered a plus

• Travel estimated at < 10% annually

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The salary for the position is $90K - $115K with a 25% bonus potential.

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:

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work. 

• 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.  
• Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

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.

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. 

Caution: Employment scams

Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that:

• All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on No other URL should be trusted for job Markel Group Careers.
• All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses.

We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to [email protected].

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law. 

Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the [email protected].

US Work Authorization

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