Applications will remain open until Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 23:59 GMT. We reserve the right to close applications early.
**Intermediate (B1/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
The Sustainability & Stewardship Office is part of the Platform Sustainability function, which is a central hub for various sustainability topics across Product, Investment, and selected cross-functional areas.
The Sustainability & Stewardship Office is part of the Investment Division and is responsible for the Stewardship activities and the coordination of sustainability-related activities, including disclosures and communication. The objective of stewardship is to safeguard and enhance the long-term financial value of clients’ investments and their financial interests. Our teams include:
As our DWS Intern, you will:
As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience at the intersection of finance and sustainability, working with international teams that influence companies through dialogue, voting, and transparency. You will be part of a dynamic environment where investment decisions go hand in hand with long-term responsibility.
***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.
