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

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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

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About the Team

The Client Coverage Division Germany & EMEA-x Institutional provides asset management solutions based on the individual risk, return and liquidity preferences of the client in our home market. To provide the best service for our clients, the division is structured along the following 3 core segments:  

  • Institutional Clients
  • Wholesale Clients  
  • Alternatives  

We offer all sorts of investment products and tailor-made solutions for those clients stemming from the active, passive, alternative or solutions platform. We advise approx. 300 existing institutional clients as well as many wholesale clients in Germany and Austria. To service these clients in the most comprehensive way, we have a strong working relationship with Wealth & Commercial Clients, Corporate Clients and Distributors.

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As our DWS Graduate in our team, you will:

  • Join client conference calls and meetings to contribute insights and maintain strong client engagement
  • Support client segment-specific initiatives, such as conducting sensitivity analyses related to product pricing
  • Develop presentation materials for client pitches and meetings with both prospective and existing clients, including product and strategy decks (e.g. AuM, revenue figures and growth forecasts)
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments and teams within DWS to gather relevant information, updates and solutions for client requests

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The Team is looking for:

  • Fluent (C2) German and advanced English skills
  • Proactive, Agile, Curious and Entrepreneurial Graduates
  • Innovators, creative thinkers, and collaborators 
  • Driven and committed graduates 
  • A team player with a curious mind
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
  • Curiosity and eagerness to understand financial markets
  • Ease at analyzing complex data and drawing out meaningful insights
  • Well-organized and structured approach to problem-solving
  • Attention to detail without losing track of the bigger picture

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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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