Financial Services & Insurance

Key Players in the Financial and Insurance World of Tomorrow

Recruiting for an Industry in Transition

The financial services and insurance industries are undergoing profound changes driven, among other factors, by digitalization, new business models, rising or shifting customer expectations, and artificial intelligence. Amid this interplay of transformation, innovation, and stringent regulation, we at 8R combine our industry expertise with a clear vision of the future requirements facing tomorrow’s key players. In doing so, we support our partners, particularly in the following areas:

Financial Services

Financial Services

Insurance

Insurance

InsurTechs & FinTechs

InsurTechs & FinTechs

Venture Capital & Private Equity

Venture Capital & Private Equity

Industry expertise and insight into human nature

In-depth industry expertise and a holistic view of the value chain

Our expertise in the regulated financial and insurance sectors enables us to provide our clients with sound advice. With our comprehensive understanding of value creation and the resulting requirements for key players, we are able to offer targeted and effective consulting services for filling critical vacancies across the entire value chain, from mid-level to senior management, particularly in the following areas:

IT & Digitalization

Operation & Performance

Product & Sales

Leadership & Management

Finance & Controlling

Expertise, Network, and Precision

Why 8R Is the Right Partner

Competition for qualified professionals is particularly fierce in the finance and insurance sectors, making effective external consulting all the more important. We are the right partner for filling critical key positions because of:

  • Industry knowledge combined with an understanding of value creation and technology

  • Access to decision-makers and experts in our network

  • Precision, discretion, and professionalism in our consulting services

Key Positions Successfully Filled

Selected Project References

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Senior IT Project Manager – Legacy IT Replacement

Financial Services & Insurance
IT
Senior IT Project Manager – Legacy IT Replacement

A strong leader with a background in insurance and a track record in managing complex IT transformation projects. Excellent technical expertise with a focus on core insurance systems, as well as a thorough understanding of the associated business structures and processes, were essential for successfully filling this critical position.

Client Profile

Renowned German insurance company

Location

Southern Germany

Project Duration

2 months

Candidates

15

Salary Range

>150k EUR

Senior Product Owner

Financial Services & Insurance
IT
Senior Product Owner

Experienced project manager with a strong understanding of products and platforms in the insurance sector and a proven track record of successfully implementing agile projects at the interface between business units and IT. The challenge in filling this role was the required domain expertise and experience with specific niche software solutions.

Client Profile

Major German insurance company

Location

Southern Germany

Project Duration

2 months

Candidates

3

Salary Range

>100k EUR

Principal Consultant Insurance

Financial Services & Insurance
Business
Principal Consultant Insurance

Experienced consultants with in-depth insurance expertise for challenging project and program management roles on client projects, particularly in the context of large-scale IT transformation initiatives. Requirements included an excellent track record in managing relevant projects, a willingness to travel, and very strong professional and, in particular, technical knowledge.

Client Profile

Global Management Consulting in the Insurance Sector

Location

Southern Germany

Project Duration

2 months

Candidates

4

Salary Range

>120k EUR