Gravning Crew

An essential factor of our success lies in the unique composition of our crew of authentic and individual personalities. Gravning’s crew consists of women and men, generalists and specialists, young and “young at heart” colleagues. We believe in diversity. Here, gender, origin, faith, disabilities, age and sexual identity play no role for us.

The crew combines in-depth knowledge of the financial sector and years of project experience with a wide range of methodological expertise.

Our crew members have worked successfully in all three banking groups. But our curiosity also drives us beyond Germany’s borders from time to time. For us, “banking beyond borders” means not only breaking through the rigid boundaries of banking, but also literally looking beyond national borders.

We are particularly proud of our expertise in payments and the knowledge of our crew in the many other areas of banking and project business.

Meet Our Experts

Carsten Wollensah

Aris

Aris about Gravning:

“I felt at home in the crew right from the start. The combination of great colleagues and exciting, diverse tasks makes working here special. It’s a place where collaboration counts, and the corporate culture is tangible.”

My highlights at Gravning:

  • The colleagues: Open, warm and supportive – you immediately feel welcome here.

  • The tasks: Challenging, diverse and always exciting.

  • The atmosphere: relaxed and welcoming, but also professional – the perfect mix.

    3 words about my career so far:

     

    • Master of Science in Finance and Banking

    • Seven years of experience in the banking sector, particularly in payments

    • Payment transaction projects, migration projects, product go-lives

    Carsten about Gravning:

    Everyone is the same and yet everyone is different, but only together does it make a great crew.

    My highlights at Gravning:

    • From day 1 you’re not just there, you’re right in the middle of the crew
    • We make up the Gravning company and culture
    • Variety and excitement also go hand in hand with fun projects

      3 words about my career so far:

       

      • More than 10 years of experience in a wide range of banking areas
      • 6 years of experience in the IT of a payment service provider
      • 7 years of experience in consulting for banks

      Christopher about Gravning:

      Pragmatism does not question the goal at all, but merely the best way to get there.

      My 3 highlights at Gravning:

      • Honest enthusiasm and curiosity are two of the most important success factors of our team
      • Team spirit is essential for us, among ourselves and together with our customers
      • Work and leisure belong in harmony, also in counselling

        3 words about my career so far:

         

        • More than 10 years of professional experience in banking
        • Master in Business Administration (MA) and Business Law (LL.M.)
        • Diverse consulting experience in project business for banks and financial service providers

        Dennis about Gravning:

        Great people to have huge fun with away from work.

        My 3 highlights at Gravning:

        • Ideas and strategies are developed in a team, every opinion counts
        • We have a great team spirit and are there for each other
        • Sustainability in action

          3 words about my career so far:

          • 17 years of experience in a wide range of banking areas
          • Business studies with a focus on banking at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
          • In the consulting business for over 6 years

          Dominique about Gravning:

          Gravning means not only advising the customer at eye level, but also looking left and right of the path and beeing committed to the environment and fellow human beings as well as promoting social projects.

          My highlights at Gravning:

          • Every employee can contribute his or her own ideas, discuss them with the team and thus play a part in the company’s success
          • Personal training and development are a priority at Gravning, so that everyone can build on their personal strengths and improve development potentials
          • The team concept is central at Gravning and the different personalities and professional backgrounds complement each other perfectly.

            3 words about my career so far:

             

            • Training as a banker with a Bachelor’s degree in business administration and an MBA from the Nordakademie
            • Years of professional experience in various management consultancies
            • Head of department of process management with a team of 4 employees in a cooperative bank

            Fabian about Gravning:

            The most diverse characters form a great team with whom it is a pleasure to work together.

            My highlights at Gravning:

            • The personality of the crew members is in the foreground
            • Meeting at eye level – within the crew and towards our customers
            • Personal promotions and involvement in company decisions

              3 words about my career so far:

               

              • Training as a bank clerk
              • 10 years professional experience in the financial sector
              • Dual study programme for banking management

              Fabian about Gravning:

              Candid and unconventional – a consultancy with heart, you can sense this from the very first minute.”

              My highlights at Gravning:

              • My colleagues: you’ll start to feel at home in the crew right away.

              • Everyone has the opportunity to contribute their personal strengths and explore new ideas.

              • The cordial and at the same time professional interaction with customers and partners is what makes the difference.

                3 words about my career so far:

                • Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering and Business Management (dual studies)

                •  10+ years of IT and project experience in various industries (e.g. retail, finance, consulting) 

                • for 7+ years: additional focus on retail / B2B payments (cards, mobile, online) and payments regulation

                Felix about Gravning:

                Great, empathetic characters create a one-of-a-kind team!

                My highlights at Gravning:

                • You can always rely on your colleagues
                • Maximum flexibility for a great work-life balance
                • Meeting at eye level, no matter what position in the company

                  3 words about my career so far:

                  • Certified banking professional
                  • M.Sc. in Business Informatics with a focus on IT management
                  • Over six years of experience in consulting

                  Jan about Gravning:

                  Different characters, shared enthusiasm for work and togetherness – what a great team! Thank you!

                  My 3 highlights at Gravning:

                  • Our clients, with whom we are transforming banking in a (r)evolutionary manner
                  • My colleagues!!
                  • The cooperation of the Gravning Crew and their entrepreneurial thinking

                    3 words about my career so far:

                    • Banker and business economist with 25+ years of banking and 20+ years of payments experience
                    • Active as consultant and project manager in Germany and Europe since 2000
                    • Founder and Managing Director of Gravning

                    Jana about Gravning:

                    Working with great colleagues is twice as much fun.

                    My highlights at Gravning:

                    • Exciting projects make for varied work
                    • Agile and flexible working with a good work-life balance
                    • We place great emphasis on the word team, flat hierarchies and mutual support

                      3 words about my career so far:

                       

                      • Over 10 years of project experience in the banking environment
                      • Focus: Regulatory issues (including PSD2, T2T2S, FATCA), provider selection and change, process optimisation
                      • Taking on business analysis tasks as well as leading projects

                      Johanna about Gravning:

                      A successful team with heart and expertise that is worth standing up for every day.

                      My highlights at Gravning:

                      • The great team
                      • The trusting cooperation
                      • A corporate culture with values and social commitment

                        3 words about my career so far:

                         

                        • Over 16 years of project experience in the banking environment
                        • 10 years of management consulting in payment transactions
                        • Over 6 years experience as team lead and head of payment services in a private bank

                        Marius about Gravning:

                        There is no border between joint cooperation and joint leisure activities.”

                        My 3 highlights at Gravning:

                        • Family structure ensures a special feel-good character
                        • You’re never alone
                        • As part of the team, you are always also part of the corporate decisions

                          3 words about my career so far:

                           

                          • Trained and shaped in corporate banking at a large Volksbank
                          • BIS degree programme in Business Administration at Mainz University of Applied Sciences
                          • Several years of experience in consulting for banks

                          Maurice on Gravning:

                          The “WE” feeling and flat hierarchies do not only exist on paper but are actually noticeable and lived at our company.

                          My 3 highlights at Gravning:

                          • Togetherness, where there is always an open ear for problems and worries – no one is left alone
                          • Active demand and promotion of individual wishes and goals for further development for continuous know-how building
                          • Flat hierarchies, informal culture and active participation in the company’s development

                            3 words about my career so far:

                             

                            • Training and several years of experience in corporate banking at a major savings bank
                            • Dual studies in business administration, specialising in banking at the Berlin School of Economics and Law
                            • Several years of experience in project business and consulting for banks and insurance companies

                            Michael about Gravning:

                            A well-matched crew that sticks together with fun and motivation.

                            My highlights at Gravning:

                            • The open exchange within the crew makes barriers to entry disappear.

                            • Honest chance and encouragement to contribute own ideas and suggestions.

                            • Inspiring, dynamic and sustainable corporate culture.

                              3 words about my career so far:

                              • Several years of experience in auditing and consulting for banks.

                              • Master of Science in Banking, Insurance and Investment Management.

                              • Dual Studies and working student in banking.

                              Niklas about Gravning:

                              A great team which is fun “on and off the pitch”.

                              My highlights at Gravning:

                              • The team as a key driver of internal and external developments
                              • Superior corporate culture
                              • A great crew with different strengths, which are readily shared

                                3 words about my career so far:

                                 

                                • Banker and studies in economics (University of Hohenheim)
                                • 10 years of experience in major banks, fintechs and as a consultant
                                • Several years of experience in different project roles as a consultant

                                Patrick about Gravning:

                                A small and young company with a motivated crew and great characters.

                                My highlights at Gravning:

                                • A motivated and committed team, new team members are warmly welcomed
                                • Despite the work as a consultant, a lot of emphasis is placed on the work-life balance
                                • Regular exchange within the team to further develop Gravning together

                                  3 words about my career so far:

                                   

                                  • More than 15 years in the IT of a savings bank
                                  • 8 years of experience in consulting for banks
                                  • Agile Coach

                                  Shima about Gravning:

                                  “A warm-hearted team whose enthusiasm and commitment to the job is contagious from day one!

                                  My highlights at Gravning:

                                  • A great working atmosphere characterized by appreciation, openness, and a sense of togetherness that inspires and motivates.
                                  • Wonderful colleagues who stand by your side with helpfulness and support from day one.
                                  • Personal development is a core value here; everyone is inspired and empowered to reach their full potential and tackle new challenges.

                                    3 words about my career so far:

                                     

                                    • Over 12 years in IT consulting

                                    • Project management and implementation of a treasury management solution with an integrated payment system (corporate clients)

                                    • Implementation of a BI system (focus on treasury reporting

                                    Sven about Gravning:

                                    An open and friendly crew with different strengths and shared values! These people are not just fun to work with.

                                    My highlights at Gravning:

                                    • Different characters and strengths with a common goal
                                    • Everyone is encouraged to try out new things
                                    • TEAM really stands for “Together Everyone Achieves More”

                                      3 words about my career so far:

                                       

                                      • More than 10 years of experience in banking
                                      • Several years of experience in payment transactions at a private bank
                                      • Specialist for agile project management (CCI) and change management (CCI)