Commercial Analyst
London/Leeds (Hybrid)
At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance, and procurement, we’re a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day.
We have an exciting new opportunity to join DLG as a Commercial Analyst (Trading Executive) focusing on Commercial Trading for the Motor New Business Squad. In this role, you will be responsible for driving growth & profitability by working as an integral part of the New Business Trading Squad to develop our trading strategy to deliver the commercial plan for the business.
What you'll be doing:
* Track weekly performance MI & input into weekly trading meetings.
* Deep dive performance MI to understand root causes & suggest corrective action.
* Assist in Weekly forecasting to keep track of plan variance.
* Assist in the delivery of the business plan and trading KPIs and provide steer on highest priority opportunities for development.
* Use a range of insight to actively keep track of the motor insurance market, present analysis and findings.
* Build a deep understanding of the drivers of profitability for a motor insurance business.
* Review and automate processes where efficient.
* Use data and commercial instinct to help make decisions in an uncertain environment.
* Work in an Agile squad to deliver customer and commercial objectives aligned with group objectives.
* Build an understanding of the regulatory landscape and identify implications on business models, products and processes.
* Actively seek out and bring the ‘voice of the customer’ into all squad activities.
* Build a recognition for the importance of carefully managing customer and commercial trade-offs in a highly regulated industry.
What you'll need:
The successful candidate will be a highly analytical individual who is curious to understand trading performance and impact of the market on our internal KPIs.
Desired experience/skills include:
* Highly numerate and analytical with the ability to spot trends in data and turn them into value-driving action.
* Proficient in Excel or other data modelling software.
* Good commercial acumen.
* Naturally curious with a constant desire to learn & challenge.
* Ability to set your agenda and independently deliver against your objectives.
* Action orientated – and happy to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Good communicator.
* Experience working in a team to deliver aligned objectives.
Ways of Working
Our hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but most colleagues are in 2 days a week, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you.
Benefits
We wouldn’t be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring. That’s why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office-working, varying with the nature of your role. Our core benefits include:
* 9% employer contributed pension
* 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
* Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
* AIP bonus
* EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
* 25 days annual leave, increasing each year up to a maximum of 28
* Buy as you earn share scheme
* Employee discounts and cashback
* Plus many more!
Being yourself
Difference makes us who we are. We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work – that’s why we champion diverse voices, build workplaces that work for people, and invest in the things that matter. From senior leadership to inclusivity networks, adaptive working to inclusion training, we’ve made it our mission to give you everything you need to be authentically you. Discover more at directlinegroupcareers.com
Together we’re one of a kind.
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