Bundesverband der Deutschen Volksbanken und Raiffeisenbanken (BVR)

About Bundesverband der Deutschen Volksbanken und Raiffeisenbanken (BVR)

The National Association of German Cooperative Banks (BVR) is the umbrella organization of the cooperative banking sector in Germany. Members include all cooperative banks - Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken, Sparda-Banken, PSD-Banken, Kirchenbanken and special institutions - the cooperative central bank, the companies of the FinanzGruppe, and the cooperative auditing associations. The BVR represents the interests of the cooperative financial group nationwide and internationally. Within the group, the BVR coordinates and develops the common strategy of the Volksbanken and Raiffeisenbanken. It advises and supports its members on legal, tax, and business management issues. The BVR is also home to the deposit insurance scheme of the cooperative financial group – Germany's oldest banking security system. The association's approximately 190 employees also ensure that member banks are continuously informed about current economic and political developments affecting the banking sector. The BVR as an employer As an employer, the BVR offers exciting, diverse, and varied work and an attractive working environment in a successful and cohesive team.