Overview
In this role you will lead complex commercial strategy and transformation engagements for insurance clients, translating ambiguity into actionable recommendations. You will work closely with the Insurance Practice to drive growth, shape go-to-market and pricing strategies, and oversee delivery through cross-functional teams. You partner with senior stakeholders to deliver measurable client impact while coaching junior colleagues and contributing to business development. This role combines hands-on delivery with strategic advisory in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.
Leistungen / Benefits
- hybrid working
- daycare allowance
- corporate discounts
- wellbeing support (Headspace)
- opportunities to live and work abroad
- extensive training curriculum
Verantwortungsbereiche
- Lead and deliver complex commercial strategy and transformation engagements from problem definition to implementation
- Structure and solve ambiguous business challenges and translate insights into pragmatic recommendations
- Advise clients on go-to-market strategy, sales and distribution, customer journeys, digital/AI strategy, product management, and pricing
- Manage project teams, budgets, timelines, quality, and overall delivery
- Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders as a strategic advisor
- Lead, coach, and develop junior team members and contribute to business development initiatives
Zentrale Anforderungen
- Several years of relevant experience in management consulting or commercial strategy/transformation in insurance
- Proven track record leading complex projects and teams with disciplined delivery
- Structured problem-solving approach and comfort in uncertain environments
- Hands-on, pragmatic mindset with strong analytical and commercial judgment
- Confident communication with senior stakeholders and ability to build long-lasting relationships
- Passion for leading, coaching, and developing junior colleagues
- Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to identify opportunities and contribute to growth
- Fluent in German and English and willingness to travel
- leadership
- stakeholders communication
- adaptability
- go-to-market strategy
- sales and distribution
- customer journey mapping
(Senior) Manager - Insurance (m/w/d) in Köln Arbeitgeber: Simon Kucher & Partners
Simon-Kucher ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern in Deutschland die Möglichkeit bietet, in einem dynamischen und unterstützenden Umfeld zu arbeiten. Mit einer offenen Unternehmenskultur, umfangreichen Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten und der Flexibilität, von verschiedenen Standorten aus zu arbeiten, fördert das Unternehmen nicht nur die berufliche Entwicklung, sondern auch das persönliche Wohlbefinden seiner Mitarbeiter. Die zahlreichen Benefits, wie hybride Arbeitsmodelle und regelmäßige Teamevents, machen Simon-Kucher zu einem attraktiven Arbeitsplatz für alle, die eine sinnvolle und erfüllende Karriere anstreben.
