German centric commercial bank, with some invetsment banking and international capabilities - Vice President Commerzbank Employee Review

Difficult to progress career above a certain point without native German language Senior management (especially in Germany) tend to stay at the bank long term, which combined with German employment law makes it very difficult to introduce / promote fresh thinkers into the upper circles When markets get difficult bank has a habit of retrenching back to Germany making it difficult to maintain healthy client relationships internationally Poor communication on most matters from senior management