Professionals
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If you are looking for exciting career opportunities in a future-oriented bank that embraces change, then you have come to the right place. In addition to interesting tasks and projects, we offer you an attractive overall package with one goal: you should feel supported and valued, and be able to contribute your perspective. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Advantages that motivate
There are many good reasons to join HCOB. A positive working environment in which performance is recognized and rewarded is just one of them. We offer a wide range of employer benefits. See for yourself!
It is the commitment of our employees that makes the success of our bank possible. It is therefore important to us that they receive the best possible support for their personal development.
We support the professional development of our employees by:
- regular appraisal and development meetings
- individual further training measures
- an extensive range of internal and external seminars
- cross-divisional career prospects
- mentoring programs
- comprehensive talent management
- promotion of equal opportunities
- and more
For us, work-life balance means that the private environment and personal needs are in harmony with the workplace. We support our employees on many levels. This applies in particular to mothers and fathers, but also to all those who are gaining further qualifications in addition to their job.
More flexible and individualized work is supported at HCOB, for example, by:
- mobile working
- flexible working hours through flextime
- vacation in excess of the collectively agreed entitlement
- comprehensive advice for parents-to-be
- arrangement of childcare, emergency kindergarten and vacation care (including employer’s subsidy)
- support with caring for relatives
- Hansefit membership
Successful work requires the right setting. Contemporary office workstations and a modern IT environment are just as much a matter of course for us as services relating to commuting.
These include, among others:
- modern hardware and software
- ergonomic office equipment
- laptop and company cell phone
- financial coverage of the Deutschlandticket (local public transportation)
- bikeleasing
- subsidized parking spaces
- company car regulation
- company vehicle pool
- bicycle parking spaces
- meal allowance
General
What is job sharing?
In this flexible working time model, two employees share one position and work closely together in a tandem partnership. The tandem defines tasks, areas of responsibility and working hours flexibly among themselves and jointly fulfills the requirements of the respective position.
What is the difference between job sharing and job splitting and part-time work?
Job splitting is very similar to traditional part-time work, as one job is split into two independent areas. With job sharing, on the other hand, the skills complement each other. Job sharing is used for positions that cannot be split. It is therefore also suitable for senior positions, managers and board members. The responsibility for the position and the associated tasks are borne jointly by both parties.
Is job sharing something for me?
A prerequisite for this is close teamwork, clear communication and a high degree of loyalty and reliability. It is interesting for anyone who wants to work flexibly and at the same time is not looking for a typical part-time job. Job sharing is a suitable model for anyone who wants to do their job part-time and feels comfortable with intensive teamwork.
Which positions can be filled in job sharing?
All newly advertised positions will be marked with the addition “job sharing” and can generally be filled as a tandem. We proactively support job sharing and are also happy to receive tandem applications.
How do I find a tandem person?
On your own initiative: Often there are already contacts with whom personal and professional characteristics are known to such an extent that job sharing with this person already seems conceivable. There are also platforms on the internet where you can find another tandem partner.
Application
How do I apply as a tandem?
We also look forward to receiving meaningful tandem applications including the individual job sharing concept (including time allocation, skills and experience, etc.). Either as two individual applications with reference to the tandem partnership or one joint application.
Can I also apply for a job sharing position on my own?
No. Please only apply together as a tandem.
Contractual structure
What is the percentage of working hours in a job-sharing position?
This depends on the individual position. As a rule, the working hours exceed 100% and are 20 – 40% more than a full-time position, as a certain overlap is essential for the handovers.
Is the job sharing limited in time?
In principle, job sharing is not limited in time unless the position to be filled or the employment contract contains a time limit. It also depends on the individual reasons for the job sharing. It may be possible, for example, that a tandem deliberately only shares a position for a certain period of time, e.g. due to already agreed leaving dates.
Can the tandem work at different locations?
Yes, it is possible for people from different locations to form a tandem.
Is there a joint contract for the tandem?
No, each employee receives an individual employment contract in which job sharing is mentioned.
How is working time distributed in tandem?
How many hours you work per week is determined by your individual employment contract. Each tandem determines the distribution of working hours individually. This ensures that a contact person is always present during the week.
Working in tandem
What characterizes working in tandem?
The special thing about job sharing is the way it works: collaboration, sparring and intensive cooperation based on trust. You also learn in tandem from each other. Another advantage of job sharing compared to part-time staffing is that colleagues or customers still have a contact person. Job sharing also improves the work-life balance for the tandem employees.
Can I continue my career in job sharing?
Of course – although it will be important that the tandem partnership is aware of the development potential of their joint position and that there is agreement on the content of the path taken.
What happens if one person in the tandem is ill or on vacation?
A duty of representation is not legally required, but can be contractually agreed. In practice, however, there are usually verbal agreements regarding mutual representation. After all, it is also in the interests of the tandem partnership to be able to rely on comprehensively informed representation in this case, too.
What happens if a tandem person drops out?
Then together we will find a solution that both you and we as an employer will be satisfied with. The individual employment contract exists independently of the tandem partnership.
Health, well-being and performance are in close harmony. We want our employees to feel comfortable and safe in their workplace and support this with numerous offers.
This includes:
- company medical service: flu and coronavirus vaccination, eye examination
- comprehensive range of workshops on stress management or increasing resilience (resilience)
- management system for occupational health and safety
- company integration management
- preventive medical check-ups and ergonomics training
- individual advisory services for employees
- social counseling
Interested? Tips for your application.
We have collected the most frequently asked questions for you and summarized them in an overview.
You can apply for an internship or an open position all year round. We are also happy to accept unsolicited applications. We process each application individually. We will confirm receipt of your application via the job portal immediately and let you know after the application deadline whether we would like to invite you to an interview. The initial meeting usually takes place virtually via Microsoft Teams. You will receive technical details from your recruiter before your interview. Some teams also get to know new applicants directly in person. As a rule, however, a personal meeting only takes place after a successful first virtual meeting.
Your application should include your CV, school and work references and – if you are applying for an apprenticeship/dual study program/internship/work-study program – answers to our motivation questions. Alternatively, you can also include a cover letter for a personal touch.
Our application process is preferably carried out online, as this is the best and quickest way to apply. We will of course continue to accept written applications.
We respond to all applications as quickly as possible. You will normally receive feedback within three weeks. If we still don’t have an answer for you, please get in touch with us.
The first meeting usually takes place virtually via Microsoft Teams, Safari, Firefox and Edge browsers are not compatible with Teams meetings. So please use Chrome, Edge or download the Teams app. You will receive technical details from your recruiter before your interview. Some teams also meet new applicants in person. As a rule, however, a personal meeting only takes place after a successful first virtual meeting.
What others say about us
Long-term corporate success can only be achieved as a team: with motivated, convinced and committed employees. Their performance is the guarantee for consistently above-average quality. To maintain and increase this, Hamburg Commercial Bank is committed to the well-being of its employees in a variety of ways. This commitment is not only rewarded by our employees – it has also been recognized and certified several times by independent juries in various studies.
HCOB is a recognized and fair employer and is not only known regionally for this. We are regularly certified by “Beruf und Familie” (Career and Family) and thus underline our claim to be an excellent employer.
Certificate of the Hertie Audit workandfamily
In August 2007, we were also awarded the “family-friendly company” seal of approval by the non-profit Hertie Foundation for the first time.
We offer the following:
- flexible working hours and home office options
- variety of part-time models, including at higher management levels
- family-conscious scheduling, project and travel planning
- provision of iPhones/iPads
- company health management and comprehensive social counseling
- regular presentations on family-related topics at the bank
- special management training courses on the topic of reconciling work and family life
- semi-annual information events for parents-to-be
- advice on and arrangement of childcare by external service providers
- free emergency childcare
- personal advice from the bank’s Equal Opportunities Officer
- various subsidized vacation programs from external providers
- advice and support for caring for relatives