Focused on IT. Driven by Fuel.

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1 Focused on IT. Driven by Fuel. IT at Volkswagen Financial Services AG

2 Gülay Yagimli Financial Management IT 2

3 IT in figures Volkswagen Financial Services AG is Europe s top provider of automotive financial services. At the heart of our dynamically growing company is the IT division, which sets the technological pace for Volkswagen Financial Services AG and its subsidiaries alike. The IT division has about 600 employees in Germany alone. If you factor in the number of employees at our 38 sites across the globe, that figure exceeds 1,200 and is set to rise further. At Volkswagen Financial Services AG, IT is responsible for more than 300 million worth of projects related to aspects such as software, new and further developments, system adaptations and maintenance, both in Germany and the company s international subsidiaries. With almost 800 services, our staff at the headquarters in Brunswick meet the IT needs of around 80 clients worldwide from online banking to sales tools and bespoke applications. The IT division at Volkswagen Financial Services AG in Brunswick handles a total of over 2,900 servers. Approximately 1,900 of these are used to deliver services for the German and international markets, roughly 700 are used for tests/ backups and 300 for development purposes. The backup volume at the Brunswick data centre comprises an incredible 26,000 terabytes. Are you interested in national and international projects? Do you find the thought of responsibility, sophisticated concepts and work with new technologies simply stimulating? Are you already thinking about tomorrow s development and about your own? Then why not join us! 3

4 From Brunswick into the whole world Headquartered in Brunswick, we don t just concern ourselves with applications for the subsidiaries of Volkswagen Financial Services AG. Many programs, such as sales and security systems, are also developed for the international market. Thanks to cutting-edge technologies and ongoing development work, there is a steady stream of new, pioneering business areas. This means that, currently, 20 employees are charged with long-term projects and leadership roles abroad. Business trips to national subsidiaries and partners complement these activities. 4

5 Statements of our employees The positioning of our company on international markets is of strategic importance and will enable us to secure sales growth in the future. The implementation of our corporate strategy in our projects guarantees a high degree of variety. Working in a cross-cultural environment is really exciting. You definitely need to consider cultural differences carefully. Our strengths lie in the in-depth, down-to-earth network we ve built up between our internal departments and with the V W Group. It s not only the work we do, but the pleasure we get doing it within an international project team, and that provides us with great incentive. Payam Homayounfar IT Project Manager International Sales Assistent 5

6 I was fortunate enough to work for the American Volkswagen Financial Services AG subsidiary near Chicago. Having to adapt to the new environment and culture proved to be a challenge day in, day out and the experiences and insights I gained here served me well. The support I received from the company was nothing short of exemplary. Marko Genzel IT Project Manager International Project Management Services Working with one another means learning from one another. Being involved with international projects allowed me to build on my wealth of intercultural experience and learn to allow cultural differences to inspire those projects. As a result of collaboration with highly motivated colleagues from the national subsidiaries, and with those from the headquarters in Brunswick, I saw processes and approaches with completely new eyes. Carlos Sanchez Head of IT Projects, Volkswagen Bank France Working at Volkswagen Finance Spain S. A. has been a fantastic opportunity for me in terms of both professional and personal development. Living as an expatriate in Spain and with my family in the South has certainly livened up our everyday lives. My assignment, made in line with the Volkswagen Group standards, gave us sufficient freedom and security to get to grips with the range of professional and personal challenges we faced. Hajo van Dieken Head of Project Management Group, Volkswagen Finance España IT 6

7 In IT, we work on highly stimulating projects and not just for the headquarters in Brunswick, but also internationally. Anyone looking for an interesting line of work won t be disappointed. We set great store by personal development that s why, for instance, we employ an above-average number of women in IT-related executive positions. Bettina Mucke Head of Banking & Dealer Finance Part of working in a project team involves travelling to different countries and analysing the underlying conditions for developing IT systems. We describe country-specific requirements from a technical angle and work on tailored concepts in a bid to implement standard solutions across the board. In spite of its size, the company feels a lot like one big family. Any employee who performs well will receive backing and rewards. What attracted me in particular are the long-term prospects and opportunities in terms of development. And the city itself the quality of life in Brunswick truly is astounding. Benjamin Schultejohann System Engineer International Sales Assistent RUS V WFS is truly an international organisation that gives its employees real opportunities to use their knowledge and experience for the benefit of the global business. IT is a prime example of where you can make a real difference to the future of the company, using your knowledge, skills and experience to enhance the business across all five continents. I have had the opportunity to work in both Germany and Canada, which has given me a real understanding not just for business-specific challenges but also cultural ones. My first challenge when working in Germany was to learn the language. However, once I accomplished this, I began to make an active contribution to the business and really enjoy the cultural benefits that my new home country had to offer. Carl Redman IT Strategy and Change Manager, Volkswagen Credit Canada, Inc. 7

8 We re all different jobs for IT enthusiasts Here at Volkswagen Financial Services AG, everyone discovers which position best suits them and their skill set. We use the idea of specialist roles to outline responsibilities and activities within the IT department in a transparent and detailed manner. This means that each and every employee assumes a role which requires strategic knowledge and specific qualifications. We ll help you maximise your potential through staff appraisals and targeted courses that result in qualifications. 8

9 Martin Knopp Specialist Information Logistics Coordinator 9

10 Hans-Jürgen Mertsch Testmanager We re a top team a guiding principle that forms part of the corporate culture here at Volkswagen Financial Services AG. Success is always a result of teamwork. One of my strengths is finding pragmatic solutions in challenging situations, and I m happy to give younger colleagues the benefit of my experience in this regard. Hans-Jürgen Mertsch Test ma nager 10

11 Hongying Wang Enterprise Architect The specialist roles in IT: Process Manager Enterprise Architect Domain Manager Domain Modeler IT Compliance Officer Software Engineer Software Developer Software Manager Test Manager IT Project Manager System Engineer System Architect Service Level Manager 11

12 Professional development in IT As a company with its sights set on the future, Volkswagen Financial Services AG takes both the professional and personal development of its employees seriously. You can therefore expect tailored training programmes suited to your position and specialist abilities. The world of IT never stops moving, so ongoing learning is essential if you re to keep pace. Here at Volkswagen Financial Services AG, there s an excellent support system which ensures that nobody falls behind and that allows everyone to continuously expand their knowledge. Olaf Musch Head of Enterprise Management Systems 12

13 Olaf Musch Head of Enterprise Management Systems 13

14 Benefits Volkswagen Financial Services AG offers you an attractive basic salary in line with the company s collective wage agreement. And whenever we re successful, you ll be rewarded with your share of the good results. 1 Furthermore, we offer an attractive company pension plan 1 and a range of other benefits. When purchasing a company car, you ll receive preferential terms. When taking advantage of selected financial services products, you ll gain an employee discount. And if you have children, they ll be able to attend FrechDaxe, our own on-site crèche and kindergarten in Brunswick. When I was job-hunting, the Volkswagen Financial Services AG website piqued my curiosity: What kind of company is it? What sort of people work there? What kind of projects do they work on? I found an employer that offers its staff both challenges and an exciting working environment a company that provides scope for personal development whilst being socially aware and family-friendly. Jelena Kröpelin Systems Developer 1 Individual and/or collective agreements governing employment contracts apply. 14

15 Jelena Kröpelin Systems Developer 15

16 Focused on IT. Driven by Fuel. As Europe s largest provider of automotive financial services, Volkswagen Financial Services AG offers a globally innovative portfolio of car-related solutions with IT forming the cornerstone of our ability to transform our product ideas into reality. We live by the motto, Focused on IT. Driven by Fuel. At 38 sites both in Germany and abroad, the dedication shown by our more than employees enables the Volkswagen Group to continue selling cars. Coveted awards such as that bestowed by the Great Place to Work Institute underline the fact that Volkswagen Financial Services AG is one of Germany s best employers. It sets out four criteria by which companies are judged: the credibility of the management, respect and fairness in dealing with employees, the extent to which employees identify with the company, and the degree of team spirit across the departments. A culture audit and employee survey demonstrate that we have successfully put these corporate quality indicators into practice, and we strive to uphold this high standard. Satisfied employees are a key factor not least for our customers. After all, a good working environment is the only place where optimum performance can be attained. Our employees have chosen our corporate culture and play an active role in shaping it further, thereby making us stand out something we re really proud of. If you possess the drive to face international challenges in IT, then we look forward to receiving your application. 16

17 Carolin Blohm Head of Management Systems Market & Customer 17

18 Volkswagen Financial Services AG Gifhorner Straße Braunschweig Germany Internet: Last updated: 09/2012