Managing Director, IVD

Job Description

Business Unit Director

Greater Bochum Germany

Financial Services

Up to 120000

We are retained by a high-growth PE-backed financial services group seeking a Business Unit Director to lead a well-established office within its network. With a strong foundation and a dedicated team already in place this is an opportunity to take full ownership of a thriving branch while leveraging the resources and expertise of a nationwide organisation.

As part of a planned succession the successful candidate will assume a leadership role that blends operational oversight commercial strategy and team development. Within approximately 10 months you will step fully into the Branch Director position making this a rare chance to lead grow and leave your mark on a business unit with significant potential.

This role is ideal for acommercially minded leaderwho thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about client success and team performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading a small branch specialising in insurance solutions in the B2B space.
• Managing day-to-day operations to ensure smooth workflows and exceptional client service.
• Driving business growth through client retention relationship building and targeted acquisition of new customers.
• Overseeing commercial performance including KPIs budgeting and operational efficiency.
• Optimising internal processes to maintain compliance and deliver best-in-class advisory standards.
• Collaborating with the wider corporate group to align branch strategy with organisational goals.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in financial services or insurance; candidates from related industries with strong operational or sales backgrounds will also be considered.
• Demonstrated leadership capability or ambition to progress from a deputy role into full branch management.
• Strong commercial acumen confident in interpreting business KPIs and understanding economic drivers.
• Customer-centric mindset with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to craft tailored solutions.
• Energetic and pragmatic approach suited to a dynamic SME environment.
• Personal qualities: reliable decisive and collaborative with a long-term commitment to branch leadership.

For more information please apply for this role or contact Alba Amigo at