​For many German companies in the Financial Services sector, these are testing times and uncertainty is high. Some are working from home for the first time in their career, others might be more used to it already. Nonetheless, with the full organization likely to work remotely for an undetermined time frame, new challenges arise.Securing business-critical talent takes time a...

​During the Covid-19 epidemic, many of us in Germany are grappling with a new reality. While some companies in the financial services sector are slowing down their hiring process, securing the best talent remains a high priority for a number of our clients. This demonstrates they are committed to ensuring that their businesses are affected as little as possible by Covid-19. ...

​Over the past decade, more companies in Germany have been including video job interviews as part of their hiring process, especially in roles with remote applicants or those which attract a large number of applications. In light of the current coronavirus pandemic and most financial service professionals working from home these days, virtual job interviews are becoming even...

​​​The majority of leaders within financial services say diversity is a business priority – 90% of CEOs say it is their most important one according to McKinsey & Company. Yet little progress has been made in recent years and women, particularly women of color, remain underrepresented at the top.In this article, we explore the current ‘state of the union’ for women of co...

​It’s January. Christmas and the New Year’s celebrations are truly behind us, and the weather is grim in most parts of Germany. With the daylight hours per day at an annual low, many financial services professionals find this a difficult stretch to get through mentally. This is particularly true on the dreaded Blue Monday, so if you are feeling unusually down today, you are ...

​The banking and finance sector in Germany is filled with skilled and talented employees who may face lucrative job offers from competitor companies, especially as the labour market evolves towards requiring more technical skills and knowledge.   If one of those skilled workers hands in their notice of resignation, it seems like an obvious choice to extend a counter-offer to...

​The German banking and financial sector is filled with talented and high-performing individuals. But a stressful and high-pressure environment can also breed toxic behaviours such as bullying and gossiping.  Just like toxic waste, a toxic employee can quickly spread and affect the environment they are in. You may notice other members of your team spending time handling dram...

​September 2018 saw the tenth anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers - often portrayed in popular culture as the high profile starting pistol for the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC). During the aftermath, banking and financial services were put under intense scrutiny and continue to be subject to incredible levels of political intervention, commentary, enhanced re...

​This year saw the 21st century in its final throws of adolescence. A government shutdown, low unemployment, record stock market highs, and continuing trade wars all played a role in shaping 2019’s financial markets and economy. In a world of 24 hour news, recounting what happened yesterday, let alone at the beginning of the year, can be a challenge. The final year of the de...

​Did you know that 34% of the “100 Best Workplaces in Europe” offer paid sabbaticals, according to the Great Places to Work Institute? With this number ever increasing, there's no better time to bring up the conversation with your employer. Asking for a career break is rarely easy, but a sabbatical offers more than a chance for you to recharge. Time away can be a vital oppor...

​The German banking and financial services sector is a highly competitive job market, and senior roles attract a wide range of talented candidates. When making a crucial hiring decision, banks and financial firms may invite you to an interview which takes all day. This will involve several rounds of interviews with a range of stakeholders. Though this is a great way for comp...

​Many roles on offer within the German banking and financial services sector attract candidates with generous and attractive salary and bonus packages, but it is important to look at an opportunity from different angles when considering a successful job offer within the sector.  Even if you fought hard for the job offer, the best decision for both your career and general qua...

​Finding the perfect candidate can be a struggle in the German banking and financial services sector. Handling ever-changing world markets and keeping ahead of the advances in technology and data collection, which has transformed how investment banking functions requires talent with in-demand skill sets and a wide range of experience.  Partnering with a specialist recruitmen...

​When resigning from your role within the banking and financial services sector in Germany, it is best to plan ahead and ensure you walk away with professionalism and tact. Avoid burning bridges, and instead quit in a way which will leave a good last impression.    For example, instead of airing your grievances in your official notice of resignation, it is best to save your ...

​Hiring top tier talent within the banking and financial services sector in Germany may involve looking further afield than the talent available locally, especially if a specialised skill set is required to provide significant value to your institution. Job offers which include attractive job relocation packages can help attract high-value and skilled employees to your busin...

​Dealing with a toxic co-worker can be a tough situation to navigate. Colleagues who are making your working life difficult are impossible to escape, and if behaviour such as constant negativity, bullying and gossip is part of your everyday routine, the impact on your productivity and mental health can be huge.  Working in the German banking and financial services can be str...

​A career in the German financial sector can prove to be lucrative, with a mixture of large financial institutions and smaller disruptor and fintech brands all competing for high quality talent through generous wages. According to online careers portal Gehalt.de, one of the best paid job titles in Germany is Fund Manager.  If you are not happy with your current salary, scann...

​The first week of a new hire’s role is essential when it comes to making sure they are properly integrated into a corporate culture, and that HR managers can track and solve any immediate issues. If an onboarding process doesn’t provide new hires with the tools and information they need to do their job properly, you are setting up those hires to fail.   The best way to succ...

​The German banking and financial services sector is a busy job market bristling with skilled and talented candidates. This means high-quality roles will receive many applications, and it is the responsibility of the hiring manager to ensure each of those applications are handled correctly.   While it is tempting to leave CVs in your inbox unanswered, or not respond to an in...

​A 2018 study by Joblift comparing the UK financial sector job market against Germany’s, found the German market had four times more job openings than the UK, with a regular monthly increase of six percent across the sector.   In this time of fast growth and a pivot towards innovative new fintech technologies, talent within Germany is in high demand, and skilled candidates w...