Applications will remain open until Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 23:59 GMT. We reserve the right to close applications early.
**Intermediate (B2) level German required**
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 three seasonal intakes: Spring, 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 Team
DWS Client & Investment Monitoring is a global control function, which supports other divisions such as the Investment, Client Coverage and Product Divisions. We oversee the divisional governance and resource management processes to enable an effective operation of the Chief Administrative Office Division as well as the implementation of our strategic priorities.
Following teams are looking for interns in Frankfurt:
About the Investment Guideline Management Team
DWS Investment Guideline Management is an independent, global, first line of defense control function focused on post-event detection. The team ensures portfolios of various legal entities are managed in compliance with laws and regulations, client requirements and guidelines, including fund disclosure documents. Furthermore, the team ensures that the relevant parties are contacted, and breaches are closed in a timely manner. Following sub-teams are based in Frankfurt:
As our DWS Intern, you will:
About the Client Due Diligence Team
DWS Client Due Diligence – Closed End Funds Team is responsible for the administration of 21 funds with 20 thousand investors. We are the first point of contact for the investors and the representatives and carry out all responsibilities of the funds (e.g. maintenance of the investor register, distributions, tax results, Shareholders' meetings).
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@db.com and someone from our Early Careers team will get in touch.
Invest in your future.
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.
