Principal Consultant

At ALAIKA, we are building the future of Financial Services with a bold vision: to become the most specializedEnterprise Financial Services advisory & investment firm in the industry by coupling Fortune 500 board room access, the deepest Financial Services domain expertise with a global Venture Capital & Private Equity network.

Through our three brands—ALAIKA Advisory (Strategy Consulting), ALAIKA Capital (Investment Company) and ALAIKA Building (Company Builder),—we are building the Financial Services holding company of the future.

Founded in October 2022 by Johanna von Geyr (the Financial Services Practice Lead Partner of a leading NASDAQ listed strategy consultancy) and Harald Braunstein (builder/investor of multiple leading international software companies) & an all-star team, we bring together the best of both worlds: deep functional domain expertise and networks in global Financial Services, along with a proven track record in how to build and invest in leading software product companies.

One team onedream: This all begins by bringing together the very best people for the job, which is exactly what we do at ALAIKA and why we might need you

Join our team of experts at ALAIKA Advisory and play a pivotal role in "Building the Future of Financial Services" and contributing to our three core domains: Strategic Transformations, AI/Data Analytics & Cybersecurity.

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What you will do:

• Be a trusted leader and an Insurance Operations and Technology expert: You are a subject matter expert in the Insurance practice. You bring deep functional knowledge, expertise, and proprietary tools to every client situation.
• Create Impact for our clients: Lead and manage complex transformation projects to drive exceptional client value & impact, leveraging ALAIKA's best practices and broad competence.
• Client relationships & engagements: You manage and develop strategic client relationships while ensuring the highest quality client work.
• Create and shape the future of ALAIKA: You will lead the development of proposals, sales pitches and client presentations, as well as develop and execute business & sales strategies. Furthermore, you are identifying and developing new client opportunities.
• Help others grow: You are not only interested in developing and growing yourself but also want to take care of others' growth journey by being a mentor and people manager for more junior employees.

Your Profile:

You are wholehearted about your life, your career, and your relationships and that is how you act. Consistently.

• Outstanding academic degree and Qualifications: You were top of your class and excelled both academically and now professionally. You were already leading the pack during your studies and continuing to do so in your career.
• Relevant work experience: 8+ years of full-time professional experience in the insurance practice of a top-tier consultancy (or equivalent) and in corporate insurance within the DACH or EU region. You bring a strong network and potential business opportunities with you.
• You shine with knowledge: You are a thought leader with a proven track record in leading large-scale transformation programs in the area of Insurance IT & Operations.
• Relationship building comes naturally to you: You have a history of being a trusted advisor both with your clients and your team. Through this, you have demonstrated your ability to expand sales and new opportunities within accounts of some of the biggest insurers in Europe and beyond.
• Languages: Proficiency in German and English.
• Entrepreneurs take action and commit: You do what it takes. You own your work. You don't need anyone anymore to manage you on a task-based level. As a senior in our team, you will be part of growing ALAIKA with your entrepreneurial spirit.
• Winning teams beat ego: You know the difference between healthy self-confidence and an unhealthy ego. Your ultimate goal is to be part of a winning and smiling team.
• The eye of the storm is the calmest place: You are resilient and keep a cool head when the pressure is on.
• You enjoy hybrid work: Whether at the client, the office or from home, you can deliver excellent quality work, interact with the team and create a positive work environment.

What's in it for you:

Our employees are our most precious asset, and we are committed to providing a unique employee experience. We offer multiple opportunities to create your path and build a global career at the highest levels following your interests.

• Competitive Rewards: Benefit from a highly competitive salary and attractive bonus structure or attractive real stock options, allowing you to directly benefit from our collective success.
• Work with the best & build your network:
• Work with leading practitioners (up to C-Level) of Fortune 500 companies who solve the most pressing challenges within the Financial Services industry globally, focusing on Strategic Transformation and our three core domains: Cybersecurity, Data Analytics & AI, and ESG/Climate Tech.
• Build and co-invest in Financial Services Tech-Companies with leading global entrepreneurs and investors at a later stage.
• Unmatched Growth Potential: Immerse yourself in an exhilarating start-up atmosphere where rapid personal and professional growth is not just encouraged but guaranteed and expected.
• Development budget & training: Whatever you need and want to learn, we connect you to the leading specialist in their fields, send you to the leading conferences across the globe, and make sure you get the best learning opportunities to guarantee you an exponential professional and personal learning curve.
• Health and Wellbeing: Your health and fitness matter to us. We provide a premium EGYM Wellpass membership with access to 10,000+ sports and wellness offerings, both locally and online.
• Company Events: Dive into our culture with exceptional team-building activities, from Oktoberfest celebrations and Floßfahrt adventures on the Isar to festive Christmas parties, regular dinners and lunches, and much more.
• Top office & equipment in Munich Werksviertel, Frankfurt am Main and Barcelona, more to come ;)
• Flexibility: While we prefer our team to be on-site at our Munich Office regularly, we are also open to having you join us remotely within Germany. Note that travel to client offices will be required (project dependent).

Are you excited about advising clients, building innovative solutions, and investing in the global Financial Services industry?

We invite you to apply directly with your CV (including transcripts & references).

Equal Opportunities for all

Our team spirit celebrates diversity. We want you to be your true "you" and offer everyone an open culture and safe space with equal chances and opportunities.