Applied AI Business Partner (m/f/x)

Next Insurance

Next Insurance

Software Engineering, Data Science

Düsseldorf, Germany

Posted on May 26, 2026

Your central role:

Discover, assess, and champion AI opportunities

  • Systematically assess business processes and domains across the Group to surface AI and automation opportunities with structured delivery frameworks
  • Maintain and proactively manage a prioritized pipeline of assessed opportunities across the organization
  • Evaluate options across the AI and automation space – generative AI, ML, RPA, workflow automations, AI Agents with scalability in mind
  • Assess feasibility, data requirements, integration complexity, and develop business cases including value quantification, investment, and risk
  • Engage and align stakeholders from operational teams to senior leadership

Your profile:

The right mix of technical depth and business edge

  • Formal engineering background with demonstrable hands-on experience in AI or automation – you have built, configured, evaluated or deployed solutions and can speak to the details
  • Deep enough understanding of AI/ML concepts, IT architectures, and limitations to challenge vendors, assess proposals, and spot unrealistic claims
  • Experience with structured discovery or assessment work across business domains, including building business cases and presenting to senior stakeholders
  • Operates effectively and with a positive mindset across cultures and organizational boundaries – you adapt your approach without losing your point of view. Fluent in English and German.
  • Collaborative by nature and effective in uncertainty – you bring others with you while building the playbook

What we offer

An exciting role where you can contribute your expert knowledge

Grow with us! We offer space to shape the future of ERGO for each other and with each other. As you contribute to the successful development of ERGO, you can expect a lot from us as an employer, including flexible working hours, opportunities for development, fair compensation, and even free hot drinks and water.

Mobile working is possible for up to 50 percent of your monthly working hours, offering you a high degree of flexibility. We offer you the support you need to reach your full potential and achieve a good work-life balance. We care about you!

About us

ERGO is one of the leading international insurance groups, operating in more than 20 countries worldwide. With us, you can expect a modern working environment, diverse development opportunities and responsible tasks that enable you to grow both personally and professionally. Join us in reshaping the future of insurance – with one shared goal: helping people live their lives braver and better.

Application deadline

None. As long as this job advertisement is online, we look forward to receiving your application.

People with disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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