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Interim Management for Financial Services and Insurance

Executive Leadership on Demand for Banks, Insurers, and Fintechs

Why Interim Management in Financial Services?

The financial sector is undergoing constant disruption: digitalization, regulatory tightening, cybersecurity requirements, and changing customer expectations are forcing banks, insurers, and fintechs to undergo radical transformations.

Interim managers bring immediate expertise during critical phases —without organizational delays. They navigate complex regulatory landscapes, implement technological innovations, provide stability in times of crisis, and position companies for sustainable growth in a highly competitive market.

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XQI Partners

All XQI Partners

Looking for a Interim Manager? Our Partners will find the optimal solution for you – tailored, fast and discreet.

XQI Interim Partner Holger Rosemann eingefärbt in blau XQI Interim Partner Holger Rosemann

Holger Rosemann

Managing Partner, Düsseldorf
XQI Interim Partner Tapani Hänninen blau eingefärbt XQI Interim Partner Tapani Hänninen

Tapani Hänninen

Managing Partner, München
XQI Interim Partner Robert Butz eingefärbt in blau XQI Interim Partner Robert Butz

Robert Butz

Managing Partner, München
XQI Interim Partner Georg Larch eingefärbt in blau XQI Interim Partner Georg Larch

Georg Larch

Managing Partner, München
XQI Interim Partner York von Massenbach eingefärbt in blau XQI Interim Partner York von Massenbach

York von Massenbach

Managing Partner, München
XQI Interim Partner Ilka Herzog blau eingefärbt XQI Interim Partner Ilka Herzog

Ilka Herzog

Managing Partner, Düsseldorf
XQI Interim Partner Stephan Franken eingefärbt in blau XQI Interim Partner Stephan Franken

Stephan Franken

Managing Partner, Düsseldorf
XQI Interim Partner Dirk Niederberghaus blau eingefärbt XQI Interim Partner Dirk Niederberghaus

Dirk Niederberghaus

Managing Partner, Düsseldorf
All XQI Partners

What You Can Rely On

  • Immediate C-level placement with deep experience in banking, insurance, and compliance.

  • Proven track records in transformation, turnaround, and regulatory management.

  • Pragmatic implementation under pressure and complexity.

Your Leaders for Success

We place experienced interim managers who make an immediate impact in financial services—with clear goals and measurable results:

  • Crisis Managers with Implementation Strength:
    Ensure stability and meet regulatory requirements—even in volatile markets.

  • Strategic Visionaries for the Future:
    Define digitalization pathways and build new business models.

  • Industry Experts with Practical Knowledge:
    Navigate financial market complexity and design risk architectures—without any ramp-up time.

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Fields of Application for Interim Management

Interim executives in financial services and insurance act as catalysts for change — bringing expertise, experience, and implementation strength exactly where they are needed.

1. Digital Transformation and Fintech Integration

  • Building modern IT infrastructures and cloud migrations.

  • Implementing open banking and API ecosystems.

  • Integrating fintech solutions and automated processes.

2. Compliance and Risk Management

  • Establishing compliance systems for BaFin, ECB, and international standards.

  • Implementing AML/KYC processes and anti-money laundering prevention.

  • Ensuring governance and audit readiness for regulatory inspections.

3. M&A Transactions and Post-Merger Integration

  • Strategic preparation for bank and insurance mergers.

  • Leading integrations.

  • Consolidating IT systems, data management, and customer portfolios.

4. Insurance Transformation and Product Strategy

  • Restructuring insurance portfolios and pricing.

  • Introducing InsurTech solutions and digital sales channels.

  • Optimizing underwriting and claims management processes.

5. Operational Excellence and Cost Optimization

  • Restructuring business processes and service centers.

  • Optimizing working capital and efficiency.

  • Cost management and performance improvement in back-office areas.

6. Cybersecurity and Data Protection

  • Building cybersecurity frameworks and incident response structures.

  • Implementing GDPR-compliant data management systems.

  • Minimizing risks through proactive threat analysis.

7. Customer Orientation and Sales Strategy

  • Developing customer-centric service models and omnichannel strategies.

  • Optimizing CRM and increasing customer loyalty.

  • Enhancing sales performance through data-driven approaches.

Why Choose Us?

  • Experienced financial services experts with proven expertise in crisis management, digitalization, and strategic leadership.

  • Rapid identification and selection of suitable interim managers for your specific requirements.

  • Flexible solutions for closing leadership gaps, transformation, or turnaround—ready for deployment within the shortest time.

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Successfully Implemented Projects

All Case Studies
Automotive

Transformation of the IT Organization: From Firefighting to a Delivery-Capable Business Partner

How an international automotive group transformed its IT from firefighting to a reliable business partner in just 28 months

IT Interim, Start Up & Scale Up
Mechanical engineering

How a company strengthened delivery, reliability and market position through process optimization, compliance, and M&A support

Operative Excellence in crisis: Restructuring in plant and machinery engineering.

COO Interim
Construction

Operational Excellence & growth: Interim COO/CSO leads transformation in metal processing company to success.

How an interim COO and CSO harmonized three international locations, digitized processes, and increased sales performance by 30% in 12 months – despite geopolitical challenges.

COO Interim, Interim Sales and Distribution
Retail

Operational restructuring and refinancing > EUR 2 billion

How a company refinanced €2 Billion in just 15 months.

CRO Interim
Healthcare

M&A program management in the exit phase

Strategic Divestiture: How One Company Sold Three Business Units in 12 Months.

Private Equity and Family Offices
Private Equity & Family Offices

Transformation of the Internal Group Audit

How a family equity firm co-sourced its internal audit function in 9 months.
Retail

Stabilization & Transformation of the IT Landscape

How a company seamlessly managed a CIO transition in just 6 months

IT Interim
Consumer Goods

Supply chain optimization

How a company increased OTIF by 33% and DPA by 20%

Project Management Interim
Consumer Goods

Scaling digitally to expand customer reach

Within nine months, a textile company achieved +60% revenue

International Interim Manager

We deliver focused financial services expertise – for banks, insurers, and fintechs.

Leverage our decades of capital markets expertise and execution excellence – we deliver tailored management solutions for your specific project, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and sustainable growth in today’s dynamic environment.

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