Applications will remain open until Sunday, 1 February 2026 at 23:59 GMT. We reserve the right to close applications early.
**Intermediate (B2) level German required for this role**
Start Date
Internships in Germany are between 3 months and 6 months long. You must be available for the entire internship duration.
You can apply for one of these seasonal intakes: Summer or Autumn. Each intake offers a flexible start date within the timeframes listed below and the internship end date can be outside the timeframe.
About DWS
At DWS we’re capturing the opportunities of tomorrow. Join our leading global asset management firm and make an impact on individuals, communities and the world. Whether collaborating to discover innovative solutions, exploring your curiosity or developing new skills – at DWS, we support you in achieving your goals. Invest in your future!
About the DWS Internship
The DWS Internship offers a unique and exciting opportunity to gain a wide range of practical experiences through individual projects, speaker sessions and networking events. With strong support from mentors and managers, you will be challenged to grow while gaining valuable insights into the world of Asset Management. This is an excellent way to determine whether a career in Financial Services & Asset Management meets your personal aspirations.
Subject to performance, successful interns may be offered a place on the DWS Graduate P.A.C.E. Program the following year.
The HR department at DWS plays a pivotal role in fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment as well as driving employee engagement and development across the organization. Our team is dedicated to aligning HR strategies with business objectives, ensuring that our diverse talent pool is empowered to contribute to the company's success.
The DWS HR department is looking for interns in the following areas:
Performance & Reward Team
The Performance & Reward Team is dedicated to supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of the Performance and Compensation strategy for DWS, fostering the growth and advancement of employees within the firm. We focus on multi-faceted strategic and regulatory activities across the Performance and Compensation landscape and work in close cooperation with several contacts across HR and Service Providers, as well as various internal DWS stakeholders.
As our DWS Intern, you will:
Labour Relations Team
The Labour Relations Team (2-3 members) is in constant contact with our German works council. We negotiate works agreements (e.g., on new IT systems, mobile working, compensation issues, etc.). Maintaining good and constructive relationships with our employee representatives and finding compromises between the interests of the employer and the workforce makes up a large part of our work. This requires both knowledge of German labor law and the necessary empathy for the needs of employees and business representatives.
We also support the business representatives and our HR Relationship Managers with all German employment law-related questions.
As our DWS Intern, you will:
HR Relationship Management
The HR Relationship Management Team is responsible for the operational personnel business of DWS. We accompany managers and employees throughout the entire live cycle and advise on personnel-relevant and labor law issues. In Germany, eight HR Relationship Managers work closely with the global HR Relationship Managers as well as the HR Product, Reward, Recruiting, Talent & Development teams
As our DWS Intern you will:
***See eligibility criteria section below for more information***
Our Application Process
Our commitment to equal employment opportunity
Our values define the working environment we strive to create – diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.
We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. DWS is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations. We are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
If you have any questions about this program or need us to make any adjustments to help you complete any stage of your application, let us know at dws.ECrecruitment@dws.com and someone from our Early Careers team will get in touch.
The DWS Internship offers a unique and exciting opportunity to gain a wide range of practical experiences through individual projects, speaker sessions and networking events. With strong support from mentors and managers, you will be challenged to grow while gaining valuable insights into the world of Asset Management. This is an excellent way to determine whether a career in Financial Services & Asset Management meets your personal aspirations. Subject to performance, successful interns may be offered a place on the DWS Graduate P.A.C.E. Program the following year.
