Portfolio Optimisation Manager

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Portfolio Optimisation Manager based in the UK to lead market pricing strategies and enhance business capabilities. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in market pricing, data analytics, and exceptional strategic thinking skills. Responsibilities include coaching a team of analysts, delivering profitable growth, and promoting inclusive decision-making. Flexible work options are available. Competitive benefits include a comprehensive pension plan, annual bonuses, and private health insurance.

Benefits

12% defined non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Access to private medical insurance

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in market pricing or related analytical leadership.
• Expertise in data analytics and modelling.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the SMEEtrade Market Pricing strategy for profitability.
• Support market pricing change with product owners.
• Coach and develop the team of analysts.

Skills

Market pricing experience

Data analytics expertise

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Proactive innovation

Education

Graduate degree in related field

Tools

SQL

Radar

Job description

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Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.

Location: London or Whiteley

Closing date for applications:26th January 2026

The opportunity

Zurich is seeking an accomplishedPortfolio OptimisationManagertoleadthe development ofour SMEEtradeMarketPricing strategyandenhance ourcapabilities.As our e-Trade businesscontinues toaccelerate, we need a forward-thinking leader who can set the vision forMarketPricing, coach and empower a talented team, and ensure wecapitalise on opportunitiesin a competitive landscape.

In this role,you’llprovide strategic direction acrossa range ofinitiativesanddeliver technical capabilities,leveragingadvanced analyticstomaximise profitable growth.As part of Retail Underwriting,you’llpartner closely withourProduct andTechnicalPricingteamsto translate data-driven insights into actionable business outcomes,whilstactingas a mentor to help develop the next generation of talent.

We value diverse experience, strategic vision, and a collaborative mindset. If you are passionate about driving innovation, developing people, and delivering results, Zurich will support you with an empowering environment and the tools to keep you at the forefront of your career.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver the SMEEtradeMarket Pricing strategyto support the portfolio’s profitable growth ambition through enhanced capabilities, such as price optimisation and life-time value modelling.
• Support the derivation of market pricing change,collaborating with product owners to implement and continuously improve market pricing sophistication.
• Own a robust impact assessment process,leveraging tools such as Radar, to ensure robust analysis, best practice and safe deployment of change.
• Provide data assurance, ensuring all datasets and reporting are reconcilable and explainable.
• Coach and develop our team of analysts—providing guidance, mentoring, and professional development to foster technical excellence.
• Act as a strategic partnerto TechnicalPricing,Product,andDigital teams—facilitating cross-functional collaboration and influencing product direction.
• Champion a culture of insight-driven decision making, ensuring the team delivers regular, actionable performance analytics.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusionwithin the team and across the wider business.

Your skills and experience

• Extensive experience in market pricing, portfolio underwriting, or related analytical leadership,with an understanding of General Insurance principles.
• Expertisein dataanalytics and modellingusingadvanced analytical tools.
• Radarexperienceisbeneficial;however, we would consider those witha strong desireto learn. SQL experience would also be beneficial.
• Strategic thinking and influencing skills, able to translate complex data into compelling business recommendations.
• Demonstrable commercial,able toturn theory into actionable deliverables that serve our strategy and market partners.
• Strongcommunicationand stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge and engage at all levels.
• Proactive, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement and team development.

What will you get in return?

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

Follow the link for more information about our benefits - Employee benefits | Working at Zurich Insurance UK

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

Who we are

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people, and our planet.

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.

We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future. If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives, and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our culture

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs, or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social, and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm,Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.

The financials

• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Income Protection.
• Life cover - four times your salary.

Time away

• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
• You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
• The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• Three days paid volunteering.
• Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Your health is important to us

• Access to Private medical insurance.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.

We’re making a difference

• Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the ‘UN Business Ambition for 1.5˚C’ pledge.
• Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.