About Jan
Rare combination: SaaS operator (built & exited BaFin-licensed platform) + strategy consultant. Bridge investor perspective and hands-on execution for digital platforms and financial services.
70+ projects delivering measurable results:
- Full Potential Plans: 20% faster time-to-market, investment committee materials
- Platform scaling: 10+ partners onboarded, >20% revenue growth
- Regulatory expertise: BaFin licensing, compliance roadmaps
Specialized in value creation, GTM strategy, unit economics, embedded finance. Collaborative work with C-Suite and cross-functional teams.
German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
München (up to 50km)
Experience
- JWR\AdvisoryFounder | Managing PartnerBANKING AND INSURANCEJanuary 2024 - Today (2 years and 5 months)Munich, GermanyKey Responsibilities:
- Developing and executing go-to-market strategies for financial service providers and B2B SaaS companies
- Advising private equity investors on M&A transactions and digital value creation
- Scaling B2B SaaS & ERP platform models through Embedded Finance
- Conducting market analysis and strategic positioning of digital platforms
- Compliance and regulatory strategy in the context of Open Banking & PSD2
Achievements:- Implemented an Embedded Finance strategy for a PE firm, resulting in >30%revenue growth within 12 months
- Scaled a B2B SaaS ERP model, achieving > 25% new customer acquisitionthrough financial services
- Led an M&A project assessing a FinTech & SaaS target with a deal volumeof [X] million euros
Available for C-Level Interim Roles in PE-Backed FS & SaaS Firms. Recentmandates include: FS scaling strategy, ERP implementation for PE portfoliofirms, and Embedded Finance execution. - JWR PartnersFounder | PartnerPRIVATE EQUITYMay 2025 - Today (1 year and 1 month)Munich, GermanyJWR Partners is an investment company and IT holding company specializing in succession solutions and sustainable corporate development in the IT services sector. We invest our own capital in companies with strong foundations and growth potential.
- BitkomBoard Member | Digital Insurance & InsurTechBANKING AND INSURANCEAugust 2020 - November 2020 (3 months)Berlin, GermanyServed on the board with a focus on fostering collaboration between insurance companies and startups, driving innovation and strategic partnerships.
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Education
- Master of Science (M.Sc.)University of Passau2012Master of Science (M.Sc.)
- Master of Business Administration - MBABudapesti Corvinus Egyetem2012Master of Business Administration - MBA