The aim of the Job Architecture project is to develop a uniform, objective and comprehensible system for evaluating all jobs within KfW Group (including subsidiaries) and implementing it by the beginning of 2027. It is not about the people, but more about the requirements and areas of responsibility entailed by a job, regardless of who is currently in the role. The job architecture creates market-compliant structures, lays the foundation for compliance with important regulatory requirements and contributes to the strategic goal of “One Bank” as a group-wide project.

As a responsible bank, we also assume responsibility for the security of our country. In 2025, KfW and its subsidiaries KfW IPEX-Bank and KfW Capital entered into the “Partnership for Homeland Security and General Defence” with the federal armed forces’ Regional Territorial Command for the state of Hesse. The aim of this cooperation is to strengthen exchange between industry and the federal armed forces in order to promote resilience and crisis preparedness. In light of the instability within the field of security policy, KfW is supporting its employees in fulfilling their duties as military reservists, for instance by providing leave for training and deployments.

KfW has been advancing its corporate culture with the cross-departmental “Cultural Journey” since 2024. The aim is to support the strategic agenda and increase employer appeal. Central areas of action and a shared vision were developed during workshops. Culture Guides are supporting the implementation process. The implementation phase is made up of three waves.

Wave 1: Information, participation, measures, role models.

Wave 2: Consolidation, leadership empowerment, conflict culture, everyday experiences.

Wave 3: Focus on processes and structures.

In 2025, KfW (HR) laid the foundations for the complete digitisation and automation of HR services with the launch of ServiceNow. In an initial step, knowledge management and the contact form were restructured, and in 2026 services will be gradually expanded. In addition to this, a tender for a new learning platform was successfully concluded. This will enable KfW to generate relevant learning content itself using AI as a basis and thus increase the flexibility and effectiveness of employee development measures. The platform is scheduled to launch in mid-2026.