Christian Woeckener Erten
About Christian Woeckener Erten
Christian Woeckener Erten is the Head of Legal, Germany, Senior Vice President, and Syndikusrechtsanwalt at Jefferies in Frankfurt, with extensive experience in capital markets, banking, and finance.
Current Position at Jefferies
Christian Woeckener Erten is currently the Head of Legal, Germany, Senior Vice President, and Syndikusrechtsanwalt at Jefferies in Frankfurt. Since 2021, he has been involved in significant legal and managerial responsibilities, shaping the legal framework within the company’s German division.
Previous Experience at Berenberg
Christian previously worked at Berenberg, where he served as Inhouse Legal Counsel, Syndikusrechtsanwalt, and Abteilungsdirektor from 2014 to 2021. Over his 7-year tenure, he facilitated numerous legal processes and contributed to the company’s compliance and regulatory strategies in Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Deutschland.
Roles at IVG Immobilien AG and Deutsche Bank
In 2014, Christian worked as a Secondee at IVG Immobilien AG, now known as Prime Office, for 2 months. Prior to that, he completed a 5-month secondment at Deutsche Bank from 2008 to 2009 in Frankfurt. These roles allowed him to gain diverse industry insights and broaden his experience in financial institutions.
Academic Involvement at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Christian served as a Guest Lecturer in the M&A LL.M.-Program at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management from 2012 to 2014. During this time, he contributed extensively to the academic environment by sharing his professional insights and expertise with students.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Christian earned a Zweites Staatsexamen from Hanseatisches Oberlandesgericht Hamburg, completed his Master of Laws (LL.M) at the University of Buckingham, and achieved his Erstes Staatsexamen at The University of Freiburg. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive career in law, particularly in international cross-border transactions, capital markets, banking, and finance.