Why DWS?

At DWS we’re capturing the opportunities of tomorrow. You can be part of a leading global asset management firm, making an impact on individuals, communities and the world. Join us, and you can shape our transformation whilst leading an extraordinary career. Whether it’s collaborating to discover innovative solutions or exploring your curiosity to develop new skills – at DWS, we support you to achieve your goals. This is your chance to invest in your future.

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"Graduates and interns are an integral part of our strategy and we are dedicated to supporting and investing in their growth and long-term success"

Stefan Hoops, CEO

Who we are

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We are a leading asset manager with €1,010 billion in assets under management as of 31st March 2025.

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We are headquartered in Germany but our ~4,700 employees operate globally, providing a range of traditional and alternative investment capabilities.

We have worked for over 60 years as a trusted client partner.

What makes us different

We aspire to offer a workplace where creativity, confidence and ideas can flourish.

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Social commitment

Our employees and partner organisations team up to support projects that align with our strategy, while addressing needs in our local communities as responsible corporate citizens.

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Management Team

As an executive management team, we prioritise building stability and trustworthy relationships, collaborating to find the best solutions for our clients.

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About our Programs

Find out more about our programs:

Open roles

We are now open for all 2026 Internship and P.A.C.E. Graduate programs!  Please select your desired region to see the full list of available opportunities for that location.
Or if you want to find out more about our roles and different areas of the business, please sign up to one of our DWS Early Career events.

Graduate Programs

Set the P.A.C.E . with DWS
For Proactive, Agile, Curious and Entrepreneurial Graduates

Core eligibility criteria (Graduate Programs)

  • Must have graduated or be on track to graduate with a bachelors or masters degree in 2025 or 2026.
  • Must be available to start on the 7th September 2026.
  • Must have less than 12 months of full-time, relevant work experience (excluding internships).
We currently have no open positions available.

Summer Intern Programs

Core eligibility criteria (Summer Intern Programs)

  • Must be on track to graduate with a bachelors or masters degree in 2027.
  • Must have the right to work in the UK between 22nd June and 28th August 2026.
  • Must have less than 12 months of full-time, relevant work experience (excluding internships).

2026 Summer Internship - Client Coverage

Apply by:
September 22, 2025

2026 Summer Internship - Anti-Financial Crime & Compliance

Apply by:
September 22, 2025

2026 Summer Internship - Infrastructure Investments

Apply by:
September 22, 2025

2026 Summer Internship - Private Credit

Apply by:
September 22, 2025

2026 Summer Internship - Real Estate Investments

Apply by:
September 22, 2025

2026 Summer Internship - Traditional Investments

Apply by:
September 22, 2025

Graduate Programs

Set the P.A.C.E. with DWS
For Proactive, Agile, Curious and Entrepreneurial Graduates

Core eligibility criteria (Graduate Programs)

  • Must have graduated or be on track to graduate with a bachelors or masters degree in 2025 or 2026.
  • Must be available to start on the 7th September 2026.
  • Must have less than 12 months of full-time, relevant work experience (excluding internships).
  • Please refer carefully to the specific level of German language skills required for each role in the Find out more sections.

2026 P.A.C.E. Graduate Program - Client & Investment Monitoring

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 P.A.C.E. Graduate Program - Client Coverage

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 P.A.C.E. Graduate Program - Finance, Procurement & Risk

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 P.A.C.E. Graduate Program - Audit

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 P.A.C.E. Graduate - Communications

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 P.A.C.E. Graduate - Corporate Strategy and M&A

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 P.A.C.E. Graduate Program - Real Estate Investments

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 P.A.C.E. Graduate Program - Traditional Investments

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

Seasonal Internships

Core eligibility criteria (Seasonal Internship Programs)

  • You are enrolled in your penultimate year of your Bachelor's or Master's degree; or enrolled in the last year of your Bachelor's degree and intending on enrolling in a Master's degree afterwards; or on a gap year in between your Bachelor's and Master's degree.
  • You must be available to start your program in Spring, Summer or Autumn 2026 for between 3 to 6 months.
  • You must have less than 12 months of full-time, relevant work experience (excluding other internships).
  • Please refer carefully to the specific level of German language skills required for each internship in the Find out more sections.

2026 Summer/Fall Internship - Product Specialist & Strategy

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 Summer/Fall Internship - Product Tech

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 Summer/Fall Internship - Product Management

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 Summer/Fall Internship - Product COO

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 Summer/Fall Internship- Communications

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 Summer/Fall Internship - Audit

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 Summer/Fall Internship - Traditional Investments

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 Summer/Fall Internship - Real Estate Investments

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 Summer/Fall Internship - Investments COO

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 Summer/Fall Internship - Investments CIO

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 Summer/Fall Internship - Trading

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 Summer/Fall Internship - Procurement 

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 Summer/Fall Internship - Sustainability & Stewardship Office

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 Summer/Fall Internship - Client Coverage

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 Summer/Fall Internship - Investment Guideline Management

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 Summer/Fall Internship - Client & Investment Management

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 Summer/Fall Internship - Finance (CFO)

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 Summer/Fall Internship - Anti-Financial Crime & Compliance

Apply by:
September 28, 2025

2026 Spring Internship - Anti-Financial Crime & Compliance

Apply by:
September 21, 2025

2026 Spring Internship - Client & Investment Monitoring

Apply by:
September 21, 2025

2026 Spring Internship - Investment Guideline Management

Apply by:
September 21, 2025

2026 Spring Internship - Client Coverage

Apply by:
September 21, 2025

2026 Spring Internship - Sustainability & Stewardship Office

Apply by:
September 21, 2025

2026 Spring Internship - Audit

Apply by:
September 21, 2025

2026 Spring Internship - Communications (Social Media)

Apply by:
September 21, 2025

2026 Spring Internship - Real Estate Investments

Apply by:
September 21, 2025

2026 Spring Internship - Product COO

Apply by:
September 21, 2025

2026 Spring Internship - Product Management - Frankfurt

Apply by:
September 21, 2025

2026 Spring Internship - Product Specialist & Strategy - Frankfurt

Apply by:
September 21, 2025

2026 Spring Internship - Product Tech

Apply by:
September 21, 2025

Graduate Programs

Set the P.A.C.E. with DWS
For Proactive, Agile, Curious and Entrepreneurial Graduates

Core eligibility criteria (Graduate Programs)

  • Must have graduated or be on track to graduate with a bachelors or masters degree in 2025 or 2026.
  • Must be available to start on the 7th September 2026.
  • Must have less than 12 months of full-time, relevant work experience (excluding internships).
  • Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and will not require work visa sponsorship from DWS, now or in the future, to retain authorization to work in the United States.
We currently have no open positions available.

Summer Intern Programs

Core eligibility criteria (Summer Intern Programs)

  • Must be enrolled or on track to graduate with a bachelors or masters degree in 2027.
  • Must have less than 12 months of full-time relevant work experience (excluding internships)
  • Must be available to work full-time (including a minimum of 3 days per week in the office) during the duration of the internship (1st June to 7th August 2026).
  • Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and will not require work visa sponsorship from DWS, now or in the future, to retain authorization to work in the United States.

2026 Summer Internship - Finance & Risk

Apply by:
September 22, 2025

2026 Summer Internship - Anti-Financial Crime & Compliance

Apply by:
September 22, 2025

2026 Summer Internship - Product Specialist

Apply by:
September 22, 2025

2026 Summer Internship - Liquid Real Assets

Apply by:
September 22, 2025

2026 Summer Internship - Real Estate Investments

Apply by:
September 22, 2025

2026 Summer Internship - Traditional Investments

Apply by:
September 22, 2025

Graduate Programs

Set the P.A.C.E. with DWS
For Proactive, Agile, Curious and Entrepreneurial Graduates

Core eligibility criteria (Graduate Programs)

  • Criteria will be confirmed once roles are posted.

2026 P.A.C.E. Graduate Program - Client Coverage - Zurich

Apply by:
September 29, 2025

Summer Intern Programs

Core eligibility criteria (Summer Intern Programs)

  • Criteria will be confirmed once roles are posted.
We currently have no open positions available.

Graduate Programs

Set the P.A.C.E. with DWS
For Proactive, Agile, Curious and Entrepreneurial Graduates

Core eligibility criteria (Graduate Programs)

  • Criteria will be confirmed once roles are posted.
We currently have no open positions available.

Summer Intern Programs

Core eligibility criteria (Summer Intern Programs)

  • Criteria will be confirmed once roles are posted.
We currently have no open positions available.

First, your application. Who are you?

Next, the Online Assessment and Video Interview

Then, your Final Interview/Assessment Centre

Finally, it's decision time!

Events

Please see below to sign up to upcoming early career events.


DWS Germany Launch Event for Students - 2026 Programs

Virtual Webinar

September 23, 2025
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September 23, 2025

DWS UK Launch Event for Students - 2026 Programs

Virtual Webinar

September 18, 2025
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September 18, 2025