Industry
Relocating international talent for finance & fintech
Post-Brexit Frankfurt is consolidating as Europe's financial hub. Berlin leads in fintech. relokate helps banks, fintechs, insurers, and consulting firms relocate international talent — from quantitative analysts to compliance specialists — with premium, white-glove service that matches the expectations of financial services HR teams.
25,000+
Unfilled roles in financial services
\u20ac3B+
German fintech funding 2024
100%
Blue Card eligible (salaries exceed threshold)
ICT Card
Available for intra-company transfers
Common finance roles we relocate
| Role | Visa route | Salary range | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Analysts | EU Blue Card | €70,000–€140,000 | 4–8 weeks |
| Software Engineers (Fintech) | EU Blue Card | €55,000–€100,000 | 4–8 weeks |
| Risk / Compliance / AML Specialists | EU Blue Card | €60,000–€100,000 | 4–8 weeks |
| Data Engineers | EU Blue Card | €55,000–€90,000 | 4–8 weeks |
| Management Consultants | EU Blue Card / §18g (ICT) | €65,000–€120,000 | 4–8 weeks |
| Fund / Portfolio Managers | EU Blue Card | €80,000–€200,000+ | 4–8 weeks |
Why finance companies choose relokate
White-glove service
Dedicated Relocation Partner per employee. No ticket systems, no rotating contacts. The standard financial services HR teams expect.
Dual-career support
Finance relocations often involve dual-career couples. relokate provides spousal work authorization, career coaching referrals, and family settling-in.
Data residency
All data hosted on German servers, GDPR-compliant. No US data transfers — critical for BaFin-regulated institutions.
ICT Card expertise
For intra-company transfers from London, New York, or Singapore offices, relokate handles the ICT Card process end-to-end.
Frequently asked questions — Finance relocation
How does relokate support post-Brexit banking relocations to Frankfurt?
Since Brexit, major banks have moved thousands of roles from London to Frankfurt. relokate handles the immigration process for these transfers — including ICT Cards (§18g) for intra-company transfers, EU Blue Cards for new hires, and family reunification for relocating families. We manage the full settling-in process including Frankfurt’s competitive housing market.
What visa do management consultants need?
Consultants transferred within a global firm can use the ICT Card (§18g). New hires qualify for the EU Blue Card — salary thresholds are easily met in consulting (€65,000+ starting salaries). For short-term project deployments, business visa options may apply. relokate advises on the optimal route for each scenario.
Do BaFin-regulated roles require special certifications?
Some roles at regulated financial institutions require BaFin-specific qualifications (Sachkundenachweis). This is separate from the immigration process but relokate coordinates timing so the employee can start their certification while the visa is processed. For compliance and AML roles, language requirements vary — many positions operate in English.
Which cities are the main finance hubs?
Frankfurt (#1 — ECB, Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, major international banks), Berlin (fintech capital — N26, Trade Republic, Solaris), Munich (Allianz, Munich Re, insurance), Düsseldorf (consulting, Henkel). relokate covers all locations with dedicated Relocation Partners.
Hiring international finance talent to Germany?
relokate provides the premium relocation service financial institutions expect — compliant, discreet, and efficient.
Book a demoTrusted by startups and corporates alike
