Job title: Managing Director, IVD
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: €150,000.00 EUR
Location: Dusseldorf
Job published: 31/03/2026
Job ID: 123094

Job Description

Business Unit Director

Greater Bochum, Germany

Financial Services

Up to 120,000€

 

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 a commercially minded leader who 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 alba.amigo@phippscameron.com