Trading & Performance Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Trading & Performance Manager (Fintech): Driving commercial performance and growth for personal loan products with an accent on data-driven decision-making, financial modeling, and market analysis. Focus on identifying new growth opportunities, shaping digital customer journeys, and influencing strategic outcomes through advanced analytics and cross-functional collaboration.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Chester, Halifax, Leeds, or Manchester (Hybrid: 40% office attendance required)

Salary: £61,344 - £68,160

Company

The UK’s largest personal loans provider, transforming financial services through data, technology, and a commitment to inclusive banking for 28 million customers.

What you will do

• Identify and execute new growth opportunities across customer segments, markets, and digital channels.
• Develop and validate financial models to guide pricing, demand forecasting, and performance optimization.
• Shape new product propositions and digital journeys by building compelling, data-backed business cases.
• Partner with Product, Pricing, Risk, Finance, and Digital teams to drive strategic initiatives.
• Translate complex datasets into actionable insights to improve operational outcomes and customer value.
• Present findings and influence stakeholders at all levels, including the Group Executive Committee.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to commute to Chester, Halifax, Leeds, or Manchester.
• Strong numerical and analytical background with a deep understanding of financial metrics and performance drivers.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as SQL, Python, SAS, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms, specifically GCP native tools.
• Proven ability to communicate complex insights and influence senior stakeholders effectively.
• Deep understanding of the external market environment, including competitor strategies and regulatory developments.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes including free shares.
• 30 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits package adaptable to personal lifestyle.
• Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with disability-confident recruitment practices.