Women@structured_Finance: We're looking for YOU!

International project and export finance is our business, and is just as diverse as the entire #teamIPEX! The proportion of women in our workforce is already 48%. Our gender balance is wholly intentional, because we know that mixed teams achieve the best results. When selecting new colleagues, we do not consider what gender you identify with. The factors that are important to us are character, skills and motivation. We value experience – but when it comes to filling certain gaps, we’re here to provide guidance and support to prepare you thoroughly for your ideal role.

We create space for careers

Many possibilities: KfW IPEX-Bank offers a wide range of career development opportunities across various departments, and we aim to tailor careers to individual needs.
Promoting diversity: The bank attaches great importance to diversity and inclusion, which creates a positive working environment and makes us more successful as a company.
Flexible forms of work: We support flexible working hours and mobile working options, enabling a better work-life balance.
Mentoring programmes: There are special programmes that support women in their professional development and help them to build networks.

We stay on top of the latest trends and focus on modern work. What changes have occurred in the working environment in recent years? Who needs what to be able to shape their job in the most effective and efficient way?

Group picture of KfW IPEX-Bank's Management Board — The Management Board of KfW IPEX-Bank: With a 75% share of women on the Management Board, we're well on track and have exceeded our own target of 50%.

Equal opportunities!

KfW IPEX-Bank promotes equal opportunities and remuneration. We're therefore very pleased to have been certified twice for our commitment to #FairPay!

1) In 2024, an external, independent pay equity analysis was carried out by MRH Trowe & Lurse GmbH for the first time. The result: KfW IPEX-Bank has an adjusted gender pay gap* of approx. 2%. Consequently, KfW IPEX-Bank is considerably below the figure for the overall economy (6%) and the EU benchmark (5%).

2) In addition, we were awarded the “Universal Fair Pay Check” by FPI Fair Pay Innovation Lab gGmbH as a “Universal Fair Pay Analyst” - another sign of gender-neutral and equitable pay.

What does fair pay mean?

Fair pay stands for fair and transparent remuneration, where equal work is paid equally - regardless of gender, origin or other social characteristics. Unfortunately, this is still not a reality everywhere, as the adjusted gender pay gap in Germany averages 6%.

*The adjustment is based primarily on the consideration of comparable activities and responsibilities as well as the age of the employees

Illustration with key personnel figures.

Women’s network: Female leaders of KfW IPEX-Bank

KfW IPEX-Bank has the FeLi network. The vision is to anchor diversity as a central corporate value and actively contribute to the empowerment of women managers. The association of female leaders is committed to increasing the visibility of women and encouraging them to take on leadership positions. “Driving progress in our corporate culture is particularly important to us, as we believe that diverse perspectives not only enhance decision-making but also play a crucial role in the success of the company,” says Yvonne Vornhusen, HR Team Head at KfW IPEX-Bank.

FeLi organises a diverse series of events that are accessible to members, potential candidates and the entire KfW IPEX-Bank. These events offer a platform for exchanging ideas, networking and promoting women in management positions. Whether discussion panels, workshops or special celebrations such as Women’s Day, the aim is to encourage women to speak up and actively shape their careers. Through the commitment of all stakeholders, we create an inspiring and supportive environment where everyone grows and learns.

Compatibility between work and family

We are particularly committed to achieving a work-life balance

Flexible working time models, remote working (up to 60 per cent per quarter) and up to 20 days of workation per year (EU or EEA countries), time off (e.g. for caring for relatives) and in-house health management are just some examples. At our Frankfurt site, we offer all-day care for children aged two months to three years. From the age of three to until they finish primary school, children of our employees can also attend our own childcare centre.
Management tandems: A team of two managers, each working part-time on their own responsibility. We have a proven model that reflects our commitment to harmonising career and external commitments at the management level.
Services for family challenges: KfW IPEX-Bank employees have access to professional solutions in the areas of mental care, child care and elder care through employee assistance programmes and the commitment of service providers. For example, we work with companies such as heycare, pme Familienservice or BUK Familienservice. Among other things, the offer includes a verified network of caregivers, access to counsellors and individual counselling services for personal and family challenges in all life situations – starting as early as the start of pregnancy, for example.

"Traditional role models have long been dismantled. It's now essential to clearly articulate expectations and define the bank as both a place to work and space to live. We want to clearly demonstrate and further improve our attractiveness. We consider it essential to align our offer as an employer with the changing needs of our employees. We are embarking on the future together."

Yvonne Vornhusen, Team Head Human Resources at KfW IPEX-Bank

"I recommend women seeking a management position to develop confidence in their own abilities and build networks in a focused manner. The exchange of ideas with diverse managers and mentors is particularly valuable, as it can offer support and orientation. At KfW IPEX-Bank, I am actively and happily engaged as a mentor and have already had many inspiring conversations with young women and men. It is also important to view challenges as opportunities and, for instance, to take on projects or new subjects in order to gain initial leadership experience."

Melanie Abels, Head of Credit Risk Management at KfW IPEX-Bank

"Even though I’m still at the beginning of my career, I immediately felt that my opinion was heard and taken seriously. Fresh ideas are welcome here - and that gives me the feeling that I can really contribute. I find it particularly motivating that there are many colleagues who started as graduate trainees and are now in positions of responsibility. They are role models for me and make my own path more tangible. At the same time, I have the opportunity to explore many new things and to grow beyond my limits – with the assurance that I will be supported in doing so. That’s how I’m learning, step by step, to confidently find and claim my place."

Lucia Nafziger, Trainee at KfW IPEX-Bank