Do you see your professional future in a bank, are you interested in international loan business, but would you like to get a broad impression of the financial contexts? Then use our X-plore trainee programme to find your very own path at KfW IPEX-Bank! We invite you to try out different roles and explore the diverse challenges in international project and export finance – whether in the front office, transaction management (back office) or in a staff function.
The insights you gain into our credit and banking process during the 18-month trainee period are comprehensive, intensive and varied. As a graduate trainee, you will go through numerous departments and sectors, get to know the tasks, processes and people there, understand the interrelationships and thus gain a good overview of our business.
After successfully completing your trainee programme, you will take on a permanent role in one of our diverse departments. Now you can prove yourself in a junior position exactly where we recognised your passion and strengths together during the programme. Because if you love what you do, you are able to give your best every day.
“Joining the X-plore trainee programme has been an incredibly valuable experience for me so far – both professionally and personally. As a Mexican who gained international perspective both in her business studies and in her subsequent professional experience, KfW IPEX-Bank attracted me immediately with its global focus and excellent reputation. I have now lived in Germany for three years and have experienced the culture in the company as extremely open and supportive.
The versatility of the programme stands out in particular. During the 18-month training period, graduate trainees gain experience in various departments such as risk management, structuring advisory and portfolio management, to name a few. This diversity not only deepens our understanding of financial products, but also enables us to cover a broad spectrum of skills. In addition to daily tasks, the bank promotes continuous learning through workshops, training courses and informal opportunities to network with colleagues, such as after-work events or specialist forums.
One highlight for me is the insight into international project and export finance. As early as my first placement in the analysis department, I had the opportunity to create ratings for customers on different continents – from Mexico to Japan. I am enthusiastic about the international focus of the programme, as I interact with colleagues and customers from different cultural and professional backgrounds on a daily basis and often switch between three languages.
What makes the programme special is the way graduate trainees are incorporated. From structured onboarding to personal mentoring to staff who support us in tasks and career decisions, I have felt well taken care of right from the start. The trainee network with its regular events also makes it easier to make contacts and get to know different departments of the bank.
All in all, the X-plore trainee programme is not just about finding out where you fit in. It also shows you where you can unleash your full potential.”
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