Head of Portfolio Management

Portfolio Steering Lead – Global Insurance & Reinsurance Group

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

Opportunity

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.

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?

• Competitive and above‑market compensation.
• Freedom to influence, build, and drive meaningful change.
• A workplace committed to diversity, inclusion, and allyship.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Analyst
• Industries: Insurance and Insurance Carriers

Director @ Bolton Associates | Non‑life Actuarial Recruitment Expert cathy@bolton-associates.co.uk