Van Trading Manager

Markerstudy Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm based in the UK is seeking a Van Trading Manager to take ownership of trading performance. You will develop and deliver trading strategies, analyse performance data, and collaborate across departments to drive profitable growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, excellent Excel skills, and experience in the UK Financial Services sector. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact within a dynamic part of the business.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capability with a genuine enthusiasm for data and insight.
• Excellent Excel skills and confidence with data visualisation tools.
• Experience within UK Financial Services is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop trading strategies to optimise revenue and profitability.
• Analyse trading and performance data to spot trends.
• Work with various departments to align trading activity with business goals.
• Contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and scenario modelling.

Skills

Analytical capability

Understanding of FCA regulations

Excel skills

Data visualisation (Power BI)

Experience in UK Financial Services

Job description

Van Trading Manager

Home-Based (with travel to offices as required)

Reporting to : Head of Van Trading

Ready to take ownership of trading performance in one of the most dynamic parts of the business? Markerstudy is looking for a Van Trading Manager who can blend commercial sharpness with data-driven thinking to help shape the future of our van proposition.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be right at the heart of the Van Trading team, supporting the Head of Van Trading to drive profitable growth and keep us ahead in an increasingly competitive market. Expect plenty of variety and a real opportunity to make your mark.

Your key responsibilities will include :

• Developing and delivering trading strategies to optimise revenue and profitability
• Analysing high-volume trading and performance data to spot trends, patterns, and opportunities
• Working closely with Pricing, Insurer Relations, Distribution, Operations, Finance and more to align trading activity with wider business goals
• Partnering with the MI team to enhance dashboards, reporting tools, and KPI tracking
• Managing and reviewing our trading footprint to maximise return on initiatives
• Presenting clear, compelling insight and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Contributing to forecasting, budgeting, and scenario modelling
• Proactively identifying opportunities to grow the book and improve profitability
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• Monitoring competitor activity and customer behaviour to support tactical decisions
• Supporting the Head of Van Trading across all aspects of product management

What You’ll Bring

We're not just after someone who can crunch numbers — we want someone who can turn data into real commercial action.

You should have :

• Experience within UK Financial Services
• A solid understanding of FCA regulations, particularly GIPP reforms and Consumer Duty
• Strong analytical capability with genuine enthusiasm for data and insight
• Excellent Excel skills and confidence with data visualisation tools (Power BI preferred)
• Experience handling large datasets and complex information
• The ability to translate insight into practical, impactful strategy
• Background in trading, insurance, or broader financial services (highly desirable)
• A self-starter mindset, curiosity, and the drive to make a meaningful impact