Key takeaways
  • Frankfurt is Germany's financial centre and very international.
  • Banks, the ECB, Deutsche Börse and the airport are major employers.
  • English is common in finance; German matters for client facing roles.
  • IT and data roles at banks are a strong entry point.

Frankfurt is Germany's financial centre and one of the most international cities in the country. Banking, central banking, the airport and consulting all hire international profiles, and English is common in finance.

Who hires internationally in Frankfurt

  • Banks with headquarters in Frankfurt, such as Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank.
  • The European Central Bank and the Deutsche Bundesbank.
  • Deutsche Börse, with its main offices in Eschborn near Frankfurt.
  • Frankfurt Airport and the airlines and logistics companies around it.
  • Consulting firms and IT service providers working for finance.

The fields with the most chances

  • Finance, risk and compliance: banking, asset management and supervision.
  • IT and data: core banking, cloud and data roles at banks and service providers.
  • Aviation and logistics: around Frankfurt Airport.
  • Consulting: for financial services.

How far English gets you

Better than in most German cities, especially in banking and at the ECB, where English is used daily. For retail banking, local clients and many airport jobs, German is expected.

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How I would approach Frankfurt

  1. Focus on finance and IT. These areas use English the most.
  2. Show regulation knowledge. If you know banking regulation, risk or compliance, put it first on your CV.
  3. Check the eligibility rules of EU bodies. The ECB and other EU bodies mostly recruit citizens of EU countries, so read the rules before you apply.
  4. Search Frankfurt on the job board. Use the Germany job board with "Frankfurt" in the search.

Common questions

Is Frankfurt good for finance jobs?

Yes, it is Germany's financial centre, with major banks, the ECB and Deutsche Börse.

Can I work in Frankfurt in English?

In many finance and IT roles, yes.

Which IT jobs are in Frankfurt?

Core banking, cloud, data and security roles at banks and service providers.

Written by Swapnil (Samadhan Mule)

I moved to Germany for my master's, collected more than 1,000 rejections, and then got multiple job offers within six months. I work in digital marketing in Germany and help international professionals get hired in Europe. Read my story.