Chief Commercial Officer

Hollum Talent Solutions; Manchester; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to drive growth and transformation. This executive role includes overseeing finance, technology, and actuarial teams, ensuring compliance, and managing key relationships. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in financial services, with relevant professional qualifications. This position is remote, encouraging UK and Ireland applicants.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in regulated insurance or financial services.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks like Solvency II and SM&CR.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance, Technology, Change, and Actuarial teams.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with statutory obligations.
• Manage relationships with auditors, actuaries, and insurers.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Risk Governance

Financial Stewardship

Commercial Acumen

Regulatory Compliance

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

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Base pay range

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Contact

Founder and MD of Hollum Talent Solutions: Mike Ledger
Finance / Risk & Compliance / Data
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

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 is 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 a unique opportunity to influence operational success, balancing commercial acumen with regulatory compliance and strategic foresight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance, Technology, Change, and Actuarial teams
• Oversee commercial outcomes across business processes, including insurance and risk management
• Manage relationships with auditors, actuaries, reinsurers, insurers, banks, brokers, and investment managers
• Ensure regulatory compliance with statutory 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 a background in financial services or general insurance. The ideal candidate will have:

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

Required Skills

This role offers a rare chance to shape the commercial and operational landscape of a regulated insurance business at an executive level. The organisation values agility, innovation, and rigour, and your leadership will impact growth and sustainability. The role is remote, with UK and Ireland applicants encouraged, and travel to HQ as needed.

For confidential inquiries, contact Mike Ledger at Hollum Talent Solutions: [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Strategy/Planning, and Information Technology

Industries

• Insurance