Lead Analyst, Risk Reporting

Markel • Richmond, VA

1d • $116,080 - $159,610

About The Position

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 Lead Analyst, Risk Reporting will serve as the primary architect for Markel’s risk storytelling, translating complex internal risk data into high-visibility reports for regulators, the Board and executive management at Markel, and rating agencies. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our capital adequacy and risk management maturity are accurately reflected in statutory filings and other stakeholder reporting. They will manage the end-to-end production of Markel’s primary risk disclosures, including the ORSA (Insurance and Group) and the CISSA (Bermuda) report. This role requires a professional who can project-manage complex data-gathering, ensuring all reports are technically accurate, decision-ready, and delivered on strict timelines.

Requirements

• Insurance Reporting Background: 5+ years of experience in insurance risk, finance, or actuarial roles, with direct involvement in ORSA, CISSA, or equivalent regulatory regimes.
• Project Management Discipline: Proven ability to drive cross-functional projects and hold senior stakeholders accountable to deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Meticulous Attention to Detail: A "zero-error" mindset regarding data consistency across various reports, filings, and dashboards.
• Executive Communication: High-caliber written skills with the ability to turn technical data into a narrative that is decision-ready for the Board and Executive Leadership Team, with a track record of drafting high-visibility reports for Senior Management or Boards.
• Operational Agility: Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet rigorous deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment (e.g., quarterly reporting cycles and annual rating reviews)
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with Solvency II, NAIC ORSA, or BMA regulatory frameworks.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field.
• US Work Authorization US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Professional designations (CPCU, ARM, or progress toward Actuarial exams) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory & Statutory Reporting (ORSA/CISSA) Lead the end-to-end production of the annual ORSA and Bermuda-specific CISSA reports, including data gathering and review from functions across the organization.
• Synthesize inputs from Actuarial, Finance, and Underwriting and collaborate with teammates across the risk function to draft the Risk Framework and Governance, Risk Profile and Solvency Assessment narratives.
• Keep abreast of evolving expectations and reporting required for areas of regulatory focus such as climate and AI.
• Stakeholder & Board Communication Draft Quarterly Board Risk Reports: Create high-impact executive summaries and dashboards that highlight emerging risks, limit breaches, and risk-adjusted performance.
• Rating Agency Presentations: Manage risk content and messaging for annual reviews with AM Best and S&P, focusing on Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and financial resilience.
• KRI Monitoring: Maintain and evolve the Key Risk Indicator (KRI) framework, ensuring timely escalation of material matters to the CRO and Risk Committee.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level