Business Unit Director

Overview

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.

• 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.

• 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