The Berenberg culture
We’re an ambitious, forward-looking business, backed by centuries of tradition and built on innovation. You’ll find a culture that encourages people to think independently, act entrepreneurially and challenge the status quo. A talented group of individuals who are used to taking responsibility and pulling together to get things done.
This culture means there’s an open, supportive atmosphere. Our senior leaders are accessible and approachable and we give our people plenty of opportunities to put forward fresh ideas. We believe you’ll find a culture that allows you to shape the future of your career.
Rewards & benefits
Join us and you can look forward to a wide range of rewards and benefits. Please note that not all these benefits are available in all our offices. Our recruitment team will be well placed to give you full details of what benefits will be available in your location.
Annual leave (30 + 5 days)
Contributory pension plan
Contribution to public transport use
Lunch voucher
Cycle to Work scheme
In addition to the above core benefits you will find lots of other extras such as free water, coffee and fruit in the office, employee assistance programme, company sports groups and gym membership discount, company doctor, special conditions to invest in our own products.
Annual leave (30 + 5 days)
Contributory pension plan
Life assurance
Group income protection
Private medical insurance
In addition to the above core benefits you will find lots of other extras such as enhanced parental leave, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, gym memberships and health screening.
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days as well as other leaves such as paid parental leave
100% company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
100% company paid life insurance
100% company paid short-term and long-term disability cover
401(k) plan with company match
In addition to the above core benefits you will find lots of other extras such as an employee assistance program, HSA options with company contribution, commuter benefits, discounted gym membership and the opportunity to enroll in voluntary benefits at discounted group rates.
Encouraging collaboration
In our offices, you will find a collaborative culture, where people support and inspire each other by sharing ideas and knowledge. It is an office environment where you can build strong networks and close working relationships, enabling you to be productive and successful.
You will find an organisation where you can work alongside, and learn from, highly experienced colleagues. This includes mentoring for junior staff that gives them the scope to develop and grow as well as team events as part of workshops or after work. We believe this approach enables us to develop the strategies and products that enable the bank, its people and its clients to thrive.
Learning & development
Bringing out the best in you
Whatever your role at Berenberg is, we sit down with you to talk about your progress and performance. We discuss your individual needs and how we can help you to improve. We stay close to our employees and their interests, which allows us to develop tailored and relevant training options – everything from language courses to technical training or soft skills coaching. These are all designed to help develop your personal, professional, social and technical skills and fulfill a satisfying and rewarding career at Berenberg.
Learning & development
Becoming an expert in your field
You’ll find plenty of opportunities to continue developing your knowledge, skills and ability. You will find in-house training offer of 'lunch & learn' sessions, seminars and inspiring insights designed by Berenberg colleagues. You can also benefit from team workshops and support for professional qualifications, such as CFA, ITIL 4 Foundation or part-time studies to gain a Bachelor's or Master’s degree - all based on the specific needs of your role. Our offers can be delivered by market-leading external providers or even better, by Berenberg colleagues to strengthen the bank’s internal networks. It's all designed to bring the best out of you!
Learning & development
Being responsible for a team
No matter if you already have leadership experience or just came into the role, we support you in your function as a manager at Berenberg. We believe in never stop learning. That's why we have developed our own in-house group training and tailored offers for our managers to support them in the best possible way on their leadership journey and to build a network within the bank. You can choose from a wide range of options - all based on your individual needs and your personal development plan.
Learning & development
Our Women's Network
It was important to us to create a platform where women can meet, exchange and learn from each other at eye level - across the bank at all levels. The Berenberg Women's Network has been running successfully since 2019 and has become a popular event that covers areas such as keys to career success, how to focus on own strengths and promote them or how to network effectively. We create an open space where you can hear more about the experiences and careers of your colleagues in the company. And finally, the sessions will take place per cohort four times per year at different Berenberg locations as we believe in the power of Networking!
Diversity, inclusion & supporting others
We’ve built our business on thinking and acting differently, as well as recruiting and retaining people from a range of backgrounds. People who bring a diversity of thinking, ideas and approaches. We’re also committed to doing the right thing for our customers, our people and the communities we live and work in.
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