Associate Director, Internal Audit

Looking for a role that will have a meaningful impact on our internal audit function?
We are looking for an individual to lead a team and effectively manage the day-to-day delivery of the audit plan for Markel International.
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:

You will be responsible for managing a team ensuring audit activities are carried out to the highest standards. You will build relationships at all levels, working collaboratively to influence solutions for the most effective use of Markel resources.

The team operates globally and consists of thirty permanent staff, including six London-based staff. The department covers insurance operations, IT audit and shared services.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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.
• Identifies issues, deviations, and root causes; then displays the ability (both written and verbal) to effectively communicate issues to management.
• Displays 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.
• Directs and oversees key processes across the Audit department or in alignment with the organization’s other control functions to improve departmental and organizational processes without damaging relationships.
• Cultivates networks and creates opportunities to develop relationships and build bonds across the organization.
• Implement and influences 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. Works to build motivated, high performing teams and develop bench strength.
• Supports the Directors/Managing Director with reporting to the company’s management committees and Audit Committees where necessary. 

Our must-haves:

• Extensive 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.
• CPA/ACA/ACCA, CIA,/CMIIA CISA or equivalent certification required or an agreed development plan to attain a professional designation within agreed timeframe following appointment.

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 [email protected] 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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