Lead IT Auditor at Markel in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

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!
As a member of the Internal Audit Team, you will lead reviews and assess the effectiveness of the organization's internal controls over 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 an advanced understanding of IT risks and controls and have pronounced understanding of the audit methodology to carry out assigned audit procedures, contributing towards meeting the department's goals and objectives and make judgments on matters with a high degree of technical complexity. You contribute to the overall success of the department and Markel by implementing ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes. This role requires proficient knowledge of IT concepts and controls, data analysis techniques, and the ability to apply them in the audit process. Must handle confidential information with a high level of integrity and sensitivity. Limited travel to business locations when required.

• Able to plan and organize their activities to manage multiple priorities and complete assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
  
  

• Identifies issues, deviations, and root causes; then displays the ability (both written and verbal) to communicate issues to audit management and clients; then proposes solutions for most effective use of Markel resources.
  
  

• Displays an enhanced understanding of the organization's IT risks, controls, and governance and how it relates to the work of Internal Audit and alter audit objectives and testing based on the risks and determine the impact of any identified errors or issues.
  
  

• Works collaboratively within Internal Audit and consistently seeks and develops effective working relationships, cultivates networks, creates opportunities to develop relationships and build bonds across the organization, and maintain a positive working relationship with the external auditors.
  
  

• Working towards a subject matter expertise in insurance/IT control/Security/data analysis concepts.
  
  

• Displays a thorough understanding of audit methodology and is able to produce superior quality deliverables that serve to effectively communicate audit results and identify potential impacts to business processes.
  
  

• Seeks, suggests and implements ways to improve the efficacy and efficiency of the audit department.
  
  

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• Willing and able to provide clear and constructive feedback and audit review notes to other auditors. Looks to share knowledge/expertise gained from experience to promote staff development and improving skills and proficiencies as internal auditors.
  
  

• Able to plan and execute data analysis techniques within audits; understands and is able to apply concepts regarding data sourcing and validation.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Certification

• CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP or equivalent certification preferred.


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  Must possess effective communication skills with ability to negotiate issues and make presentations to leadership.
  
  
  Must have advanced 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.).
  
  
  Advanced abilities to analyze processes including utilization of data analysis techniques.
  
  
  Able to manage individual audits/projects, ranging from small to large
  
  
  Proficient in Microsoft Applications including Excel functions for pivot tables and charts.
  
  
  Proficiency in Office 365 Platform (OneDrive, Teams, etc) is considered a plus.
  
  
  Knowledge of database query skills is considered a plus.
  
  
  
  

Work Experience

• 6+ years of related IT Audit experience.


• Experience in executing end-to-end technology or implementation audits.


• Experience in financial services and/or Cloud-Based architecture considered a plus.


• History of consistently meeting or exceeding expectations and target goals.

US Work Authorization

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

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.
  
  

Are you ready to play your part?



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