Head of Trading

BGL Insurance; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in the UK is looking for a Head of Trading to oversee strategic performance and drive business outcomes. This senior role requires significant experience in trading or pricing within the financial services sector and strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate will manage trading strategies and influence stakeholders effectively while staying ahead of market trends.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior trading, pricing, or commercial role, ideally within financial services.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic oversight of insurance performance and drive business performance.
• Develop overarching strategy considering all trading levers.
• Monitor performance insights for insurance products and make strategic recommendations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Trading levers understanding

Job description

Head of Trading
Commercial division
Peterborough and London

Curious about what’s next?
So are we. Join Compare the Market and help to make financial decision making a breeze for millions.

At Compare the Market, we’re a purpose-driven business powered by tech and AI. We’re building high-performing, results-driven teams with the skills, mindset, and ambition to deliver outcomes at pace. Every role here plays a part in driving our mission forward, and we create an environment where you can bring your authentic self, grow a truly characterful career, and see the direct impact of your work on the lives of our customers.

We’ve carved a meerkat-shaped niche and we’re looking for ambitious, curious thinkers who thrive in a fast-moving, high-impact environment. If you love accountability, embrace challenge, and want to make a real difference, you’ll fit right in.

The Head of Trading will lead the strategic oversight of Core insurance performance. This senior leadership role drives business performance through a comprehensive understanding of key trading levers, market trends, and competitor activity. As the central figure in optimising our approach to Trading, you’ll create unique value for our partners and customers. You will also play a pivotal role in shaping the trading strategy. You will be a key influencer across all levels of the business, working closely with senior stakeholders to align product and revenue ambitions.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and maintain an overarching strategy that considers all trading levers, including Pricing, PPC, SEO, affiliate partnerships and product backlogs.
• Provide leadership and vision in monitoring, tracking, and driving performance insights for insurance products. Translating complex data into clear, strategic recommendations and actions, that influence decision-making at the highest levels.
• Drive the rationalisation of business opportunities (Product backlogs/PPC/Pricing etc.), ensuring only the most impactful initiatives are pursued. Lead cross-functional teams in validating opportunities that deliver the greatest value for customers and revenue growth, maintaining a focus on high-return items.
• Stay ahead of market trends and competitor pricing activity, using insights to proactively adjust strategy and maintain a competitive edge. Evaluate when and how market learnings should influence internal decision-making, ensuring Compare the Market remains a leader in the insurance sector.

What we’re looking for:

• Significant experience in a senior trading, pricing, commercial leadership role within the financial services sector and ideally in the insurance sector.
• Proven track record of influencing stakeholders at all levels, including executive level, with a focus on driving measurable business outcomes.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire cross-functional teams and lead through influence.
• Understanding of trading levers (PPC, SEO, affiliate marketing, pricing) and experience managing complex trading strategies.

Why Compare the Market?

We’re a business built for pace and performance. Here, you’ll be encouraged to think differently, act boldly, and deliver brilliantly in a culture that values results and rewards progress.

We believe diverse teams make better decisions, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive.

If you’re ready to stretch yourself, raise the bar, and grow with a team that’s serious about performance, innovation, and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.