About the role

Aplyr's Quick Take

This role is for a Business Systems Analyst who will act as a bridge between project teams and business stakeholders. You'll be gathering requirements, developing specifications, and creating test cases, while also helping to refine business processes. It's primarily an individual contributor role focused on analysis and quality assurance.

Good fit

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably with a background in insurance and Agile methodologies. A proactive, analytical mindset and strong communication skills are essential for success here.

Worth noting

The job may require occasional evening and weekend work, which could be a downside for some. The emphasis on process re-engineering suggests a focus on continuous improvement, which could be appealing for those interested in operational efficiency.

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! Business Systems Analysts are a primary interface between projects and business partners. They are responsible for developing requirements and specifications that support the projects they are assigned to and for understanding current and future processes and where applicable, including processes for the entire enterprise. They gather and document business needs and requirements, and assist with generating project business cases. They also provide guidance to stakeholders on devising effective and efficient approaches to achieve the project objectives.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for developing requirements and specifications that support the projects assigned to: business requirements, functional requirements, system requirements, and report specifications.
Develops test scenarios and test cases for use in system and integration testing.
Guides to partners on devising effective and efficient approaches to achieve the desired business outcomes.
Guides in the modelling/mapping of business processes; conducts as-is/to-be business processes, is instrumental in the business process re-engineering (BPR) and involved in the organizational change exercise.
Writes and presents cases.
Retest and document existing tasks/defects
Occasionally required to work evening and weekends as needed.

Education/Experience

High school diploma required. College degree preferred
Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience
Hands-on experience with Agile, Use Cases preferred
Insurance experience preferred

Required Skills:

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Assertive, flexible, pro-active, team player with a strong sense of ownership.
Ability to manage ambiguity in business needs and requirements.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal.
Process and Procedures oriented
Proficiency with MS word, Excel and Visio
Understanding of databases, tables and fields in order to pull SQL queries a big plus
Ability to manage and complete multiple, concurrent tasks with multiple user interfaces.

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?

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Caution: Employment scams

Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that:

All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers. No other URL should be trusted for job postings.

All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses.

We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to rarecruiting@markel.com.

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. 

Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the rarecruiting@markel.com.

No agencies please.

Aplyr's read

Markel Corporation thrives in the specialty insurance market, attracting professionals skilled in underwriting, claims, and risk management across diverse sectors.
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What's promising

•Markel's diverse segments offer employees exposure to various financial services beyond traditional insurance.
•The company has a strong reputation in specialty insurance, providing stability and growth opportunities.
•Markel's global presence allows for international career development and mobility.

What to watch

•The complexity of Markel's operations may lead to challenging internal processes.
•Specialty insurance market volatility can affect job security and financial performance.
•Limited public information about employee satisfaction and work-life balance at Markel.

Why Markel

•Markel's focus on niche insurance markets differentiates it from standard insurance companies.
•The company's investment operations provide unique opportunities for finance professionals.
•Markel's commitment to underwriting specialty risks attracts experts in niche fields.

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About Markel

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Markel Corporation is a diverse financial holding company that markets and underwrites specialty insurance products. The company operates through various segments, including insurance, reinsurance, and investment operations.