Principal Consultant - Insurance

Principal Consultant – Insurance Transformation (f/m/d)

Locations: Barcelona, Spain | Munich, Germany

An ambitious and fast-growing advisory and investment group focused exclusively on Financial Services is looking for an experienced Principal Consultant to join its Insurance practice.

The firm combines deep industry expertise with entrepreneurial thinking, supporting leading insurers and financial institutions across large-scale transformation initiatives. Its work spans strategy, operations, technology, AI-driven innovation, data analytics, and cybersecurity.

This is an opportunity to work directly with senior executives, help shape a rapidly expanding business, and contribute to high-impact transformation programs across Europe.

Your Responsibilities

Lead strategic insurance transformation programs

Take ownership of complex consulting engagements focused on insurance operations, digital transformation, and technology modernization. Deliver measurable business impact for major clients across the European insurance market.

Act as a senior industry advisor

Serve as a trusted expert within the insurance domain, bringing strong market knowledge, strategic insight, and hands-on experience in insurance IT and operational transformation.

Drive business growth

Support business development activities by building client relationships, contributing to proposals and presentations, and identifying new opportunities within existing and prospective accounts.

Contribute to practice development

Play a key role in shaping the future direction of the consulting practice by helping expand capabilities, develop offerings, and strengthen market presence.

Mentor and develop talent

Guide and support junior consultants through coaching, feedback, and leadership, helping build a high-performing and collaborative team culture.

Candidate Profile

Experience & Expertise

• 8+ years of professional experience within top-tier consulting, insurance transformation, or related advisory environments
• Strong background in insurance operations, IT transformation, and large-scale change programs
• Experience working with insurers across the DACH and/or broader European market
• Proven ability to manage senior client stakeholders and executive-level relationships

Commercial Mindset

• Demonstrated success in business development, account growth, or sales support activities
• Strong professional network within the insurance industry is highly desirable

Leadership Qualities

• Entrepreneurial attitude with the ability to operate independently
• Comfortable taking ownership and driving initiatives forward
• Strong mentoring and people management capabilities
• Resilient, adaptable, and effective in high-pressure environments

Education & Languages

• Excellent academic background
• Fluent German and English required

What’s Offered

Competitive Compensation

• Attractive salary package with performance-based incentives
• Potential long-term equity participation opportunities

Career Growth

• Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with significant responsibility and visibility
• Exposure to senior leaders and decision-makers across the Financial Services sector

Learning & Development

• Access to industry conferences, training programs, and specialist development opportunities
• Continuous professional growth supported by leadership and external experts

Flexible Working Environment

• Hybrid working model combining client site work, office collaboration, and remote flexibility

Additional Benefits

• Wellness and fitness support programs
• Modern office locations in key European cities
• Regular social events, team activities, and international networking opportunities

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