From New Zealand to Frankfurt – Tom’s career path shows how international experience and personal values can come together. In his role at the Bundesbank, he works at the intersection of climate change and the financial system. In this story, he explains what motivates him and what his everyday work looks like.

The branches of the Bundesbank supply the economy with euro banknotes and coins, and offers private customers the opportunity to exchange D-Mark banknotes and coins free-of-charge and with no fixed deadline.

Eine Tätigkeit bei der Deutschen Bundesbank bedeutet Arbeiten zu attraktiven und fairen Konditionen. Als öffentliche Institution sind wir für Sie ein zuverlässiger und sicherer Arbeitgeber.

German economic output rose significantly in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Monthly Report. Growth towards the end of the year was primarily driven by private and government consumption. Households probably also benefited from strong wage growth. Industry grew its production and construction output rose significantly. According to the experts, there is no sign of any short-term trend reversal for the better in the labour market. The inflation rate stood at around 2 % at the turn of the year.