Markelcorp

Lead Strategy Associate / Strategy Associate

Richmond, VA · Full-time

No sponsorshipDetected 30 days ago

Financial ModelingResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingUnderwriting

About the role

If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it.
In this role, you will report to the Director of Strategy and work closely with the Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer.
You'll contribute fresh thinking, structured analysis, and insight to some of the most important questions facing the organization.

Supporting business partners on a broad range of business-critical topics, from product and growth strategies to operational and organizational challenges and opportunities
Supporting corporate development activities, including preliminary reviews of acquisition opportunities, market scans, and analytical support across the deal lifecycle.
Helping drive cross‑functional strategic initiatives, partnering closely with teams across underwriting, operations, finance, and technology.
Providing timely, accurate support for ad‑hoc strategic questions from the Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer, Insurance CEO, and senior executives.
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.

Stron g financial modeling and analytical skills, with high proficiency in Excel.

2+ years e xperience in management consulting or similar in-house role (experience in insurance is a plus, not a must )
Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, or a related field.
Job level and title offered to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, specialized skills relevant to the role, and possession of the outlined preferred qualifications.
Relevant experience: 2+ years e xperience in management consulting or similar in-house role (experience in insurance is a plus, not a must )

Financial Acumen: Stron g financial modeling and analytical skills, with high proficiency in Excel.
Education: Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, or a related field.
Markel reserves the right to propose an alternative career level based on these factors.
US Work Authorization
US Work Authorization required.
Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
Contributing to continuous development of the overall strategy for Markel Insurance

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 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
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