When did you realise that you would like to work in the financial services sector?

I discovered my interest in the financial sector while studying economics at THM Business School in Gießen. As I lived close to Frankfurt, the main financial industry hub in Germany, the stock exchange was always appealing to me. That's why I applied for an internship at Deutsche Börse Group back in 2011. 

​​​What was your first impression?

When I entered the building in Eschborn for my interview in Recruitment & Campus Marketing, I thought to myself: this is the place I would like to work at. I also remember that the interviewers were very kind, which gave me a great feeling right from the start. And I got the internship! It was my first working experience. Looking back, I would say that it was the best way to start my career and meet a lot of interesting people – some of which are now close friends.  

What was your next move after your internship?

​​Following my internship, I spent some time abroad in the US and Thailand as part of my master’s degree. Afterwards, I started my first full-time position in client service at BNP Paribas and spent another year in Australia to work and travel. I re-joined Deutsche Börse Group in April 2018 as a full-time employee in Client Services at Clearstream. The skills I developed during my time at BNP Paribas as well as in my internships helped me a lot when starting this new position. To me, customer focus has always been at the core, going back to my part-time work as a waitress during my studies: delivering outstanding customer service is what truly differentiates a business from its competition.​

Do you have any advice for young professionals?

​Gain as much experience as you can and meet as many people from different backgrounds and countries as possible. Complete several internships, work for different companies and live abroad for a couple of months. This will help you to figure out what you actually want in life, where you want to work and what you truly enjoy doing.