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Van Trading Manager
Job summary
A leading insurance company in the UK seeks a Van Trading Manager to optimize trading performance. This role involves developing trading strategies, analyzing data for insights, and collaborating with various teams to drive profitable growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in UK Financial Services, strong analytical skills, and an understanding of FCA regulations. If you are a self-starter with a passion for data-driven decision-making, apply now and make a meaningful impact.
Qualifications
- Experience within UK Financial Services.
- Solid understanding of FCA regulations, especially GIPP reforms and Consumer Duty.
- Strong analytical capability with enthusiasm for data.
- Experience handling large datasets and complex information.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver trading strategies to optimise revenue.
- Analyse trading and performance data for trends and opportunities.
- Work closely with multiple departments to align trading activity.
- Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Monitor competitor activity to support tactical decisions.
Skills
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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.
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.
- 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 <
- Monitoring competitor activity and customer behaviour to support tactical decisions
- Supporting the Head of Van Trading across all aspects of product management
We're not just after someone who can crunch numbers — we want someone who can turn data into real commercial action.
- 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
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.