Our history
VEDRA Pensions of today was born from a unique opportunity seized by our founders in 2016. At the time, the British Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) approached the VEDRA founders' family office, offering the chance to acquire a company without current operations from the storied AEG Telefunken Nachrichtentechnik (ANT) - an opportunity they boldly embraced.
At the time, this company was facing significant challenges: unresolved tax issues, ongoing tax audits, suspended pension increases and past investments losses weighing on its equity. These difficulties matched the expertise of founder Christian Petersmann, a ‘special situations’ expert with a proven track record of tackling complex cases.
Through clear vision, expertise, and dedication, the team stabilized the company, positioned it for future success, and restored the pensioners' confidence. Nearly a decade later, this pivotal acquisition serves as an inspiration for the innovative development of the German pension buy-out market.
The fact that we, once industry outsiders, are now recognized as pioneers in pension risk transfer continues to inspire us every day. VEDRA Pensions’ vision is clear: we aim to be the ‘Home of Pensions’ - the leading destination for innovative, reliable and sustainable solutions in the transfer and long-term security of pension liabilities in Germany.
VEDRA Pensions - your trusted partner for a stable future.

Milestones
January 2016
Foundation
Opportunistic acquisition of a “pensioner company” from AEG Telefunken Nachrichtentechnik (ANT), a former Bosch subsidiary, from the British Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) by our founders.
September 2018
First pension buy-out in Germany
VEDRA Pensions pioneers the first German pension buy-out by acquiring pension liabilities from CECONOMY AG.
December 2019
Strategic acquisition
VEDRA Pensions expands its portfolio with the acquisition of Deutsche Gamma GmbH.
January 2021
Realignment for future growth
Our founder Christian Petersmann becomes CEO and strategically reorganizes the VEDRA Group under the VEDRA Pensions GmbH holding.
December 2021
Successful consolidation
The ANT pensioner company is integrated under the umbrella of VEDRA Pensions GmbH.
July 2022
Executive team expansion
Michael Christner and Tilo Kraus join the executive leadership team as managing directors.
September 2023
Accolade
Named
'Pioneer of the German Pension Buyout Market 2023'.
2023
Advisory Board expansion
A multidisciplinary Advisory Board with proven expertise in capital markets, human resources and company pension schemes actively supports the company’s strategic development.
June 2024
Next successful transaction
Acquisition of pension liabilities from a German family holding, further strengthening the company’s market position.
September 2024
Accolade
Named 'Market Leader of the German Buyout Market 2024'.
January 2025
Continuity
VEDRA Pensions surpasses 70 million euros in pensions payments.
March 2025
First pension buy-out by a bank
Announcement of the acquisition of pension liabilities from Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe Bank.
Career
A job at VEDRA Pensions has it all - just no routine or boredom!
Ready for the next big step in your career? Then you've come to the right place! At VEDRA Pensions, we believe that every employee has valuable potential that needs to be discovered and developed.
Join our team and help us shape the future of occupational pensions.
We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application!
How does the application process work at VEDRA?

1) Are you interested?
Have you found a position that suits you? Then we look forward to receiving your application!
2) Prepare your application
Please note that it will be easier for us to process your application if we receive a complete set of documents.
This should include:
- a covering letter
- CV
- all relevant certificates
- earliest possible starting date
- as well as your salary requirements
3) Send your application
We offer a number of ways for you to send us your application
- our online-form
- via email to jobs@vedra-group.com
- via letter
VEDRA Pensions GmbH
Rheinpromenade 9
40789 Monheim on the Rhine
Deutschland
4) Our selection process
Once we have received your complete application, what happens next? If we feel that there is a good fit between you and our team, we will usually start with a telephone interview to get to know each other better. Our main aim here is to bring your application to life, get to know your (professional) experience and understand your motivation. During this interview, you will also have the opportunity to ask us any questions you may have had while reading the advertisement or preparing for the interview..
5) Interview
If we like what we hear on the phone, we will usually invite you for a personal interview.
6) Contract offer
If all the interviews are positive and we feel that we are a good match, you will receive an attractive contract offer in good time.
All that remains is for you to become part of the team and join us in building The Home of Pensions!