Head of Trading

LocationLondon, UK

SetupHybrid

LevelSenior

Posted2d ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

The Economist Group is hiring a senior Head of Trading for its B2C subscription business in London, UK, with a hybrid work schedule and offering a competitive benefits package.

Role: Head of Trading
Organization: The Economist Group
Location: London, UK
Work setup: Hybrid
Level: Senior
Category: Communications & Marketing

The role

The Head of Trading at The Economist Group will lead commercial performance management of the B2C subscription business, providing clear, actionable insights and recommendations to drive sustainable subscriber and revenue growth.

What you'll do

Own the trading rhythm for subscription performance
Lead the analysis of daily, weekly, and monthly subscription performance
Diagnose performance movements and recommend specific commercial interventions
Translate complex performance data into concise, decision-ready narratives
Oversee dashboards, reporting, and performance tools
Partner with Finance to set commercial targets and develop forecasts

What it takes

Significant experience in trading, commercial analytics, performance management or commercial planning
Strong understanding of subscription economics
Highly analytical with a proven ability to turn complex data into clear commercial recommendations
Excellent communication and storytelling skills
Experience partnering across Finance, Analytics, Product and Marketing
Experience leading, developing and motivating analytically focused teams

What you'll bring

Strategic thinkingCommercial analyticsPerformance managementData analysisReporting and dashboard managementCross-functional collaboration

How we treat you

Competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources, Work From Anywhere program, generous annual and parental leave, dedicated days off for volunteering and moving home, free access to The Economist content.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in London, UK, with a hybrid work schedule.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is not specified in the job posting.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include significant experience in trading, commercial analytics, performance management or commercial planning, strong understanding of subscription economics, and highly analytical skills.

How do I apply?

To apply, visit the PCDN.Global job posting page and follow the instructions provided.

How to apply

Apply directly on The Economist Group's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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