Senior Manager in Insurance

Sia; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility budget

Insurance

Performance bonus

Job summary

Sia in Amsterdam is seeking a (Senior) Manager to lead client engagements across the financial services sector from our office or at client sites. You will shape strategy, drive transformations and mentor teams.

You will work with a global network to win new business, deliver high-quality proposals, and build the Dutch brand. A strong background in insurance, banking, and data/AI topics is valued, as is fluency in Dutch and English.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of (management) consulting experience.
• Experience delivering change to a top-tier insurance company; banking experience is a plus.
• Strong entrepreneurial drive with client development and business development focus.
• Interest in data and AI topics; ability to build expertise quickly.
• Good understanding of insurance products, processes and technologies (insurtech/fintech).
• Strong network within the Dutch insurance market.
• Strong academic background in business, math, or economics.
• Dutch native speaker; English proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams and deliver project work across a range of clients from Amsterdam office or client sites.
• Drive growth and improve revenue.
• Produce proposals and other client materials.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Collaborate with Sia offices globally for cross-selling and knowledge sharing.
• Track developments in financial services and contribute to Sia's brand in the Dutch market.

Skills

Client development

Data & AI interest

English communication

Dutch insurance market network

Strong academic background

Insurance knowledge

Leadership

Education

Business, Mathematics, Economics

Job description

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Job Description

As a (Senior) Manager, you will assume responsibility for, although not limited to, the following activities:

• Lead teams and deliver project work across a range of clients based either from our office in Amsterdam or at client site
• Driving growth and improving revenue
• Produce proposals and other client material
• Mentoring and developing junior team members
• Working closely with other Sia’s offices and leverage our global network to take part in cross-selling initiatives and widely share our knowledge
• Track the latest developments, news and activities across the financial services industry and contribute to the development of the Sia's brand in the Dutch insurance market (publication of articles, blogs, networking)

As part of a diverse and motivated team, you will be involved in a range of projects with our clients, covering topics such as:

• Business strategy definition & implementation: elaboration of a business plan, digital strategy, market studies, financial modelling, benchmarks, data analysis
• Business improvement: business processes study, mapping & reengineering, performance management design & implementation, benchmarks & analysis
• Regulatory/Operational Risk transformation: analysis of the impacts of regulation, organization & processes compliance
• Innovation: discovery and validation of emerging business opportunities, managing the development of prototypes, development of the market entry plan.
• Project management: management of business projects with both internal stakeholders and third parties

In return, you can expect:

• An international company that gives importance to diversity, inclusion, employee well-being and corporate social responsibilities actions.
• A great working atmosphere with friendly and professional colleagues where innovation and entrepreneurship are encouraged
• A personal development plan with a regular follow-up as well training opportunities to develop yourself
• A competitive salary with great advantages, like mobility budget, insurance, performance -related bonus,...

Qualifications

• 7 - 10 year of experience in (management) consulting
• Experience in delivering change to a top tier insurance company, banking experience is a plus
• Strong entrepreneurial drive: thrives on growth challenges with regard to client development and business development
• You have a strong interest in data and AI-related topics, the ability to quickly build expertise in these areas, and you’re excited about helping our clients seize the opportunities they offer.
• Good understanding of insurance products, processes and technologies (i.e. insurtech/fintech)
• Strong network within the Dutch insurance market
• Strong academic background (e.g. business, mathematics, economics)
• Dutch native speaker with excellent communication and presentation skills in English is considered a plus

Additional Information

We are unable to provide a work permit for this position

Non-Dutch speaker will not be accepted

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.