(Senior) Manager Corporate Development

Tasks Further development and refinement of the corporate strategy, as well as coordination of its implementation across relevant business units Analysis of markets, competitive dynamics, and industry trends and derivation of strategic recommendations for top management Development, evaluation, and execution support of profitable growth strategies and business models, including business case development Management and delivery of strategic projects from initial concept through to operational implementation Preparation and presentation of results and recommendations to top management and the executive board Active involvement in national and international M&A initiatives (e.g. business model and financial analysis, business plan development) Proactive contribution to the ongoing development of the Corporate Development function, particularly in areas such as ESG, innovation, and AI Profile Successfully completed university degree in business administration, economics, or a comparable qualification supported by relevant practical experience Several years of relevant professional experience in corporate development, corporate strategy, in-house consulting, or a leading strategy consulting firm, ideally within the insurance or financial services sector Experience and knowledge of the (industrial) insurance environment are an advantage Strong analytical skills with the ability to structure, interpret, and translate complex market, competitive, and company data into actionable reco