Head of Portfolio Management (Insurance)

Job description

Shape the Future of a Global (Re)Insurer (general insurance)

Portfolio Steering Lead – Global Insurance & Reinsurance Group

A leading international underwriter of insurance and reinsurance, with offices across major global markets, is seeking a Portfolio Steering Lead to help build and elevate its portfolio steering capabilities. Backed by strong financial strength ratings and a diversified global footprint, the organization blends deep risk expertise with a growing network of strategic partnerships.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the underwriting strategy of a business committed to becoming best-in-class.

The Opportunity

As Portfolio Steering Lead, you will work closely with the Chief Pricing Actuary and CUO office to design, deliver, and embed a systematic approach to portfolio steering. This is a greenfield role suited to someone who can translate strategy into action—and thrives in a hands-on, high-impact environment.

What You’ll Lead

✔ Build and manage the Pricing Review Group framework to evaluate portfolio performance using consistent metrics.

✔ Lead the quarterly portfolio steering process and deliver high-quality analysis with actionable insights.

✔ Work with pricing teams to cascade strategic actions down to individual accounts.

✔ Integrate pricing perspectives into quarterly business reviews and performance discussions.

✔ Build a structured program for line-of-business deep dives.

✔ Support planning cycles across the global business, including delegated business.

✔ Partner with data and analytics teams to develop tools and capabilities that enhance portfolio steering.

✔ Provide thought leadership on emerging topics such as cycle management.

✔ Prepare performance insights, exhibits, and commentary for senior leadership and board-level reporting.

✔ (Optional) Support pricing work during peak renewal periods.

What You Bring

• Strong knowledge of global corporate and specialty (re)insurance.
• Experience in portfolio steering, performance management, FP&A, actuarial pricing, or insurance consulting.
• Ability to turn qualitative and quantitative data—sometimes imperfect—into clear, actionable insights.
• Experience working closely with pricing and underwriting teams.
• Advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel; exposure to tools like PowerBI advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex concepts simply.
• Strong relationship-building skills and comfort operating in an international environment.

Why Join This Organization?

You’ll be part of a high-performing global team aligned behind a clear purpose and committed to empowering people to apply their expertise. You’ll work in a culture defined by:

Integrity | Customer Focus | Solutions Mindset | Diversity | Collaboration

You can expect:

✨ Competitive and above-market compensation

✨ A collaborative, performance-driven environment

✨ Freedom to influence, build, and drive meaningful change

✨ A workplace committed to diversity, inclusion, and allyship

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

22-12-2025

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English