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

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September 28, 2025
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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 P.A.C.E. Graduate Program 

Our 2-year P.A.C.E. Graduate Program begins with an intensive onsite onboarding program with all global P.A.C.E. participants in Frankfurt, Germany. You will then join your assigned division and complete four six-month rotations there. Throughout the program you will have the opportunity to implement your technical training in a practical setting with expert guidance and to grow your network within DWS.  

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As a P.A.C.E. participant you will: 

  • Be part of the Global P.A.C.E. community
  • Collaborate with a wide range of colleagues across different departments
  • Challenge the norm and contribute your own ideas and improvement suggestions 
  • Solve challenges together with your team
  • Be empowered with accountability for your actions

 

About the Team

The Real Estate division at DWS offers access to a global platform that invests in all real estate segments. The range of services includes portfolio management of mutual funds, special funds, and closed-end funds, supported by Transactions, Asset Management, and various organizational units at over 15 locations on four continents.  You will get to know the entire life cycle of a real estate investment - from purchase, through management, to sale - and discover that teamwork plays a very important role for us.

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As our DWS Graduate in our team, you will:

  • Support the team in the holistic development and implementation of investment strategies for real estate funds. Gain insight into the specific requirements of various investors
  • Assist the team in the buying and selling process of real estate, including participating in the due diligence process, conducting market, property, and competition analyses, and assisting in the preparation of purchase calculations and documents for senior management
  • Participate in the strategic and operational real estate asset management of our fund properties. Gain a deeper understanding of the market environment and the value-enhancing positioning of properties with different uses

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The Team is looking for:

  • Fluent (C2) German Level and advanced English skills
  • Proactive, Agile, Curious and Entrepreneurial Graduates
  • Innovators, creative thinkers, and collaborators 
  • Driven and committed graduates
  • Team player with a curious mind

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Our Application Process

  • Step 1 - Online application  
  • Step 2 - Online tests  
  • Step 3 - Video interview  
  • Step 4 - Assessment Center  

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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@db.com. Someone from our Early Careers team will get in touch.  

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Eligibility

  • Must have fluent (C2) level German and advanced English language skills
  • Must have graduated or be on track to graduate from a bachelor's or master's degrees in 2025 or 2026.
  • Must have less than 12 months of full-time relevant work experience (excluding internships).  
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