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29 March 2023

The German Finance Ministry: working around the world

What we do matters: not just in Berlin and Bonn, but internationally too. Many Finance Ministry employees work in exciting positions around the globe. If you would like to find out more about what they do, keep reading.

Working all over the world – but where exactly?

Around 70 to 80 Finance Ministry staff work in other countries around the world. About two-thirds of them work with the Federal Foreign Office or the German offices at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the World Bank. There are also opportunities for direct fixed-term appointments to European and international organisations, where our staff work in policy areas that are related to the Finance Ministry’s remit. The opportunities for working abroad are diverse, and so is the duration of deployment, which usually varies from one to four years depending on the position. It is also possible to participate in work exchanges with finance ministries in other countries.

Europe

German Embassy in Athens German Embassy in Athens
Permanent Representation of the Federal Republic of Germany to the European Union in Brussels Permanent Representation of the Federal Republic of Germany to the EU in Brussels
Permanent Delegation of the Federal Republic of Germany to NATO in Brussels Permanent Delegation of the Federal Republic of Germany to NATO in Brussels
German Embassy in London German Embassy in London
German Embassy in Madrid German Embassy in Madrid
German Embassy in Paris German Embassy in Paris
Permanent Representation of the Federal Republic of Germany to the OECD in Paris Permanent Representation of the Federal Republic of Germany to the OECD in Paris
German Embassy in Rome German Embassy in Rome
German Embassy in Vienna German Embassy in Vienna

The Americas

German Embassy in Brasilia German Embassy in Brasilia
German Embassy in Buenos Aires German Embassy in Buenos Aires
Permanent Mission of the Federal Republic of Germany to the UN in New York Permanent Mission of the Federal Republic of Germany to the UN in New York
German Embassy in Washington German Embassy in Washington

Asia

German Embassy in Ankara German Embassy in Ankara
German Embassy in Beirut German Embassy in Beirut
German Embassy in Beijing German Embassy in Beijing
German Embassy in Moscow German Embassy in Moscow
German Embassy in New Delhi German Embassy in New Delhi
German Embassy in Tokyo German Embassy in Tokyo

Africa

German Embassy in Pretoria BildVergroessern
German Embassy in Pretoria

Broad range of tasks

Financial Counsellors abroad perform wide-ranging and varied tasks. They fulfil an important role as points of contact between our European and international partners and the specialist divisions at the Finance Ministry. Their tasks include monitoring and assessing current developments in economic, monetary and tax policy in the country or institution where they work. They also focus on issues of financial market policy – particularly in areas involving money laundering and terrorism financing. They represent the Finance Ministry’s interests and positions on key financial and economic issues in the host country, the EU and international organisations. Under the auspices of the Federal Foreign Office, they draw up reports and represent German interests vis-à-vis our partners in other countries. Finally, they forge and intensify international contacts while also cultivating in-depth knowledge of various cultures.
Finance Ministry staff who work in the German executive director’s offices at the IMF, EBRD or World Bank represent Germany’s interests as a shareholder in the respective organisation.

Our colleagues are seconded for periods ranging from a few months to several years. They can usually be accompanied by their families, especially in the case of multi-year posts. Regardless of the duration, working abroad always brings additional benefits, allowing officials to broaden their expertise, gain experience and boost their intercultural competence. This in turn enriches their work at the Finance Ministry when they return.

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