Your graduate program – Your future.

Giuseppe completed his master’s degree in Management in Italy and joined us as a graduate trainee in the Digital Transformation & Projects department.

As an international management graduate, I have always tried to find myself in a global environment, so when I was considering a workplace, UniCredit was at the top of my list. I initially applied and completed the selection process for the UniCredit Impact Graduate Program in Milan. Although I was not among the 25 people selected, I received positive feedback and a few days later was given the opportunity to join UniCredit in the German Graduate Program in Munich. 

I ended up being hired by UniCredit Bank GmbH, finding myself in one of the most international teams - with colleagues from Austria, Croatia, Ukraine and Mexico - making the burden of not speaking German a bit lighter. As part of the CEO office, I am currently in a department that is fully involved in supporting the decision-making process. Our positioning is helpful in order to quickly gain information about how the bank is evolving while keeping an eye on the future. The time here has really flown by, thanks to the healthy workplace I found when I moved here and all the really pleasant colleagues / friends I have had the chance to meet.

After her internship in the ESG Advisory department, Rozerin kicked off her career as a graduate trainee in Compliance. This allowed her to gain valuable insights into the diverse processes and the culture at HVB.

Joining HVB as a Compliance graduate trainee has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my professional journey so far. The program gave me the opportunity to rotate across different departments, gaining valuable insights into the bank’s diverse operations and culture. Before joining the trainee program, I completed an internship in the ESG Advisory department, where I was immediately drawn to the team spirit, openness, and collaborative environment. That experience inspired me to stay and explore new challenges in the bank. Therefore, I ws very happy when I got the opportunity to join the Compliance department as a graduate trainee.

One of the aspects I value most at HVB is the mutual respect among colleagues. I feel truly heard – my managers encourage me to share my perspective and support my growth every step of the way. The culture here is not only professional but also incredibly kind and understanding. Everyone is willing to take the time to explain, teach, and involve me in meaningful tasks that help me grow both professionally and personally.

Through various events and opportunities such as the training budget, I have also been able to pursue certifications and further training in areas I am passionate about. The flexibility to explore different fields within the bank is, in my view, one of the most unique aspects of this program. Whether you are interested in Compliance, Risk, ESG, or another field, you are given the freedom to discover your path. For anyone looking to grow in a supportive environment , I truly believe this traineeship at HVB is the ideal place to start.

Fabian advises wealthy private clients in his graduate program and really appreciates the many networking opportunities during the program.

HVB places great emphasis on successful and stress-free onboarding. Everyone takes a great deal of time - be it at events or in person on site. Management takes time for us, tells us about their careers and answers our questions. And my personal buddy, Elias, made the first few days easy for me - We still keep in touch on a regular basis. ‘Networking’ is a top priority in the graduate program and is also encouraged accordingly. As a new graduate trainee, you notice this right away. 

During my graduate program, I was able to expand my network through events such as Welcome Day, ‘NEWS’ or Graduate Trainee Day. On the one hand, I was able to get to know other graduate trainees quickly, for example in a graffiti workshop or when we solved an escape-room challenge together. On the other hand, I also got to know many other colleagues and the bank’s top management. As graduate trainees, we are ambassadors - and we are committed to our employer.

I share my experiences and impressions with the world through LinkedIn, for example. Our suggestions and ideas are also heard internally. I had the opportunity to communicate my impressions and ideas to the board in a small GEC Connect group. A particular highlight was the invitation to the CEO Dinner, where I had the chance to be part of interesting and valuable conversations with our CEO Marion Höllinger, the entire Management Board and our CEO of UniCredit Group Andrea Orcel, thus expanding my network even further.

Irfan brings his knowledge from Business Client Service to the Digital Transformation team after completing his graduate program.

My Small Business Clients Sales graduate program was the perfect way for me to combine practical experience with my continuing education studies after my apprenticeship as a bank clerk. Through my numerous rotations, I was able to meet many interesting colleagues and experience many different areas of responsibility. Changing workplaces and teams frequently was sometimes exhausting - But always went hand in hand with a huge networking opportunity and a wide range of knowledge from different fields of activity. 

During the course of the graduate program, I also particularly appreciated the flexibility in terms of my workplace and working hours, something that is increasingly becoming the new normal in our bank. From my point of view, a graduate program is the best way to get an overall view of banking. In the end, it helped me develop cross-divisionally from Business Client Service to project work on the Digital Transformation team.