2027 Finance Internship Program

Markel Corporation; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Corporate holidays & floating holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Markel Corporation in Richmond, VA is offering a paid internship for full‑time work from June through August at the Richmond headquarters. Interns are responsible for their own housing; Markel does not provide housing.

You will work directly with our team to learn about financial operations in a global company. You will gain hands-on experience in accounting, finance, or internal audit, complete projects, and participate in networking and educational sessions.

Qualifications

• Current college student (rising juniors and rising seniors preferred).
• GPA 3.0 minimum.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn financial operations in a global, publicly traded company.
• Complete valuable business projects and gain hands-on experience.
• Participate in networking opportunities and educational sessions.
• Apply educational insights to real-world business settings.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Computer proficiency

Written & verbal communication

Education

Current college student

GPA 3.0 minimum

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!

Program Design

Paid internship for full-time work from June through August located in the Richmond, VA headquarters. Interns are responsible for their own housing for the duration of the internship. Markel does not currently provide housing for students.

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.

Pay Information

The salary range for the position is $24-$28.50/hr.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match contributions.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Corporate holidays and floating holidays.
• Parental leave.

Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

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.

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.

Work Authorization & Visa Sponsorship

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

About Markel

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.

No agencies please.