About Us
About Nordrhein Kapitalbank AG
Who We Are
Welcome to Nordrhein Kapitalbank AG, a leading German financial institution committed to delivering secure, innovative, and client-focused banking services. Nordrhein Kapitalbank AG, often considered the leading commercial bank of Germany, was founded on March 10, 1918, in Berlin by a consortium led by banker Wilhelm Schmidt and Friedrich Hoffmann. It was created to finance international trade and support Germany's industrialization, with key involvement from Johann Müller by the Nordrhein Kapitalbank Founding Consortium, the institution was established with a clear vision: to build a trusted banking organization grounded in discipline, transparency, and long-term economic stability.
From a traditional financial advisory institution in Germany, we have evolved into a full-service international bank serving individuals, businesses, and corporate clients across global markets.
Over the past decades, the bank has achieved strong and consistent growth, building a solid financial foundation and expanding its service offerings to meet modern banking demands. Today, Nordrhein Kapitalbank AG manages over €18 billion in total assets, with a diversified portfolio that includes retail banking, corporate lending, treasury operations, and investment services. The bank has issued over €9.5 billion in loans across personal, mortgage, auto, and business financing sectors, actively supporting economic development and long-term client growth.
Our Banking Strength
- €18B+ in total managed assets
- €9.5B+ in loans issued (mortgage, personal, auto & business)
- €2.4B+ annual revenue
- €6B+ capital funding raised
- Strong liquidity and capital adequacy framework
- Thousands of global clients
- Advanced digital banking infrastructure
- Multi-layer cybersecurity protection
- Strict regulatory compliance system
Our Mission
We are committed to providing accessible, secure, and transparent banking services that empower individuals and businesses to achieve financial success. We combine traditional German banking reliability with modern financial technology.
Our ecosystem includes mobile banking, savings accounts, corporate financing, investment planning, wealth management, and intelligent digital tools designed for seamless financial control anytime, anywhere.
Our History
- 1918: Founded in Germany by bankers Wilhelm Schmidt and Friedrich Hoffmann.
- 1930–1950: Established regional banking operations and expanded commercial lending services.
- 1951–1980: Growth into retail banking, savings products, and wider branch expansion across Germany.
- 1981–2000: Expansion into corporate banking and modernization of financial operations.
- 2001–2015: Growth in asset management, regulatory compliance, and governance systems.
- 2016–Present: Digital banking transformation, fintech integration, and international expansion.
Executive Leadership
Dr. Alexander Reinhardt
Chief Executive Officer
Maria Keller
Chief Operating Officer
Thomas Berger
Chief Financial Officer
Lukas Schneider
Chief Technology Officer
Sophie Wagner
Chief Compliance Officer
Daniel Krüger
Chief Risk Officer
Senior Management
Isabella Fischer
Wealth Management Director
Jonas Weber
Head of Corporate Finance
Maximilian Braun
Head of Investment Strategy
Clara Neumann
Customer Experience Lead
Licensing & Regulation
Nordrhein Kapitalbank AG operates under strict German and international financial regulations. We fully comply with AML (Anti-Money Laundering), KYC (Know Your Customer), GDPR data protection laws, and global banking compliance frameworks.
Our operations are designed to ensure maximum security, transparency, and financial integrity across all client transactions.
