Exceptional Insurance Leader

Strategy&; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements (hybrid)

Well-being budget

CSR and innovation projects

Vibrant office culture and events

Job summary

Strategy& in Amsterdam is seeking a Manager/Director to lead and shape our Insurance practice’s strategy engagements. You will guide high-stakes projects, deliver impactful client solutions, and drive growth across Europe’s insurance ecosystem.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, coach colleagues, and help expand the firm’s network through business development and thought leadership. A strong track record in financial services and strategic consulting is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Background in financial services and knowledge of key strategic themes.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in strategy, preferably in financial services/insurance.
• Strong analytical ability with excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present clearly.
• Experience with project and/or team management and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-stakes engagements with C-suite executives across Europe’s insurance ecosystem.
• Own parts of projects, including content delivery and project management.
• Collaborate with PwC network colleagues in the Netherlands and internationally to close the strategy-to-execution gap.
• Contribute to business development and thought leadership while building your professional brand.

Skills

Financial services knowledge

Analytical

Presentations

Team management

Business development

Job description

Join us as Manager/Director to Shape the Future of Insurance Practice

Are you ready to lead transformational change in one of the world's most dynamic industries? We're seeking a Manager or Director to join our Insurance practice in Amsterdam and further fuel our insurance strategy business. As part of the leading strategy consulting firm Strategy& trusted by the top-3 carriers, brokers, and reinsurers globally, you'll be at the forefront of solving the industry's most complex challenges. From digital transformation and growth to operational excellence and underwriting excellence – you'll shape strategies that define the future of insurance. We have a steep growth trajectory with annual growth of 20-25% which provides an excellent path for future personal and professional growth.

What makes this opportunity unique:

• Strategic Leadership: Seamlessly orchestrate high-stakes engagements with C-suite executives across Europe's insurance ecosystem
• Practice Building: Drive the expansion of our firm through your established network and relationship-building expertise
• Industry Impact: Influence decisions that affect millions of policyholders and reshape entire market segments
• Entrepreneurial Growth: Shape the trajectory of our practice while accelerating your own path to partnership

We're looking for someone who combines deep insurance expertise with proven business development success – a strategic thinker who can both deliver exceptional client outcomes and cultivate the relationships that fuel sustainable growth. Your journey with Strategy& will be one of exponential growth, industry leadership, and transformational impact. Ready to redefine what's possible in insurance strategy?

What you will do

Our team is looking for experienced strategy consultants and corporate strategy professionals, who can, depending on experience, join at manager or director level. In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Offer insurance and broking client’s insight into complex issues by means of substantiated, objective advice balancing qualitative and quantitative underpinnings
• Take ownership of (part of) the project, both in terms of content delivery (developing sound storylines and analyses) and in terms of project management (managing team and collaborating with clients)
• Work together with a team of colleagues. You actively collaborate with your team members and provide coaching. You often work together with other experts from across PwC network in the Netherlands and internationally to help clients close the gap from strategy through execution
• Contribute to business development and thought leadership creation while building your own professional brand and network

What we look for in a candidate

• You have background in financial services and knowledge of key strategic themes
• You have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, for example at a strategy consultancy firm, as strategy expert at a financial services institution (preferably insurance)
• You are analytically strong and with excellent written communication skills and can present your work clearly and convince others
• You have experience with project and/or team management: you know how to structure work packages motivate team members and manage expectations of your (internal or external) clients
• You like to work in a team, and you have a healthy dose of humor
• You have an emerging network of (potential) clients to further shape the industry with
• Advantages would be functional knowledge within financial services (e.g., Agentic AI, Strategy, Operational excellence) and a relevant network within the business community

What’s in it for you

• Comprehensive training programs and professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation package with extensive benefits, including a well-being budget
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options
• Opportunities to engage in corporate social responsibility and innovation projects
• A vibrant office culture with regular social activities and events

Who we are

Strategy& is a global strategy consulting business uniquely positioned to help deliver your best future: one that is built on differentiation from the inside out and tailored exactly to you. As part of PwC, every day we’re building the winning systems that are at the heart of growth. We combine our powerful foresight with this tangible know-how, technology, and scale to help you create a better, more transformative strategy from day one.

When you join Strategy&, you join a global team with a proud heritage of pioneering ideas and thought leadership. Our culture will encourage you to speak up and challenge conventional thinking, and our environment will offer you structured mentorship tailored to your professional development. You’ll become part of a community of exceptional professionals and learn and grow with people dedicated to helping you succeed.

At Strategy& we invite applications from candidates who are eager to contribute, irrespective of whether they meet all our listed qualifications. We value potential and insight, recognizing that excellence presents itself in many forms.