Chief Commercial Officer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading general insurance provider seeks a Chief Commercial Officer in Bolton to spearhead business planning and transformation. This executive role will drive financial stewardship and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, shaping the company's growth strategy. Candidates should possess a strong background in financial services and professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a regulated insurance or financial environment.
• Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or qualified actuary with relevant insurance experience.
• Understanding of actuarial disciplines, reinsurance, claims, underwriting, and investment management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance, Technology, Change, and Actuarial teams.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with obligations for a Tier four regulated entity.
• Manage relationships with auditors, actuaries, reinsurers, insurers, banks, brokers, and investment managers.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Leadership

Insurance knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Risk governance

Actuarial knowledge

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

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Chief Commercial Officer, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: Hollum Talent Solutions

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Chief Commercial Officer with SMF 2 Responsibilities

Must have Insurance experience and ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

About the Company

Hollum Talent Solutions is proud to be retained by our client, a regulated general insurance provider, to appoint their first Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). This high-impact role has been created as part of the organisation’s strategy for growth and transformation, with SMF2 responsibilities.

About the Role

As CCO, you will lead business planning, financial stewardship, and commercial transformation. This is an opportunity to influence operational success from the outset, balancing commercial acumen with regulatory and strategic insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance, Technology, Change, and Actuarial teams
• Oversee commercial outcomes across processes, including insurance and risk management
• Manage relationships with auditors, actuaries, reinsurers, insurers, banks, brokers, and investment managers
• Ensure regulatory compliance with obligations for a Tier four regulated entity and deliver reports to PRA, FCA, and Central Bank of Ireland

Qualifications

Seeking a strategic, commercially focused executive with experience in financial services or general insurance. The ideal candidate will have:

• Senior leadership experience in a regulated insurance or financial environment
• Experience in strategic planning, prudential management, and risk governance
• Knowledge of Solvency II, SM&CR frameworks, and general insurance models
• Understanding of actuarial disciplines, reinsurance, claims, underwriting, and investment management
• Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or qualified actuary with relevant insurance experience

Required Skills

This is a unique opportunity to shape the commercial and operational landscape of a regulated insurance business at an executive level. The role is remote, with applications welcomed from across the UK and Ireland, with travel to HQ as needed. For confidential discussions, contact Mike Ledger at Hollum Talent Solutions via [emailprotected]. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.