2027 Finance Internship Program

Markel; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Paid internship

Job summary

Markel Finance Internship program offers a paid summer opportunity at the Richmond, VA headquarters from June through August. As a Finance Intern, you'll work directly with our team to learn financial operations in a global, publicly traded company, with hands-on experience in accounting, finance, or internal audit.

You will complete meaningful projects, network through educational sessions, and apply classroom insights in a real-world business setting. Housing is the responsibility of interns.

Qualifications

• Current college student (rising juniors and rising seniors preferred).
• GPA minimum 3.0.
• Demonstrated leadership and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in accounting, finance, or internal audit.
• Complete valuable business projects and learn on the job.
• Participate in networking opportunities and educational sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Computer proficiency

Written & oral communication

Education

College student

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!

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!

Are you interested in becoming a Finance Intern for Markel's Summer 2027 Internship Program? As a Markel Finance Intern, you will be working directly with our team to learn about financial operations in a global, publicly traded company. You will have hands‑on experience within our accounting, finance, or internal audit operations. You will be completing valuable business projects, as well as enjoy networking opportunities and educational sessions. You will apply your educational insights and learning in a real‑world business setting.

Program Design

• Paid internship for full-time work from June through August located in the Richmond, VA headquarters
• Please note: Interns are responsible for their own housing for the duration of the internship. Markel does not currently provide housing for students.
• Multi-faceted, providing opportunity to work within the accounting, finance, global procurement, global disbursements or internal audit departments of Markel
• Opportunity to execute actual work deliverables and contribute toward team goals

Qualifications

• Current college student (rising juniors and rising seniors preferred)
• Strong academic performance (3.0 GPA minimum)
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and analytical skills
• Computer proficiency
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Candidates who have extraordinary potential and share our passion to live The Markel Style. It's our core value which underpins how we do business, while influencing our behavior and exceptional performance.

Application Requirements

• Your resume

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.

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

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.

US Work Authorization

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

Pay Information

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job‑relevant education, job‑relevant experience, training, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The salary range for the position is $24-$28.50/hr.