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2026 Summer Internship - Anti-Financial Crime & Compliance

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September 22, 2025
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Description

Applications will remain open until 22nd September at 11:59pm GMT. We reserve the right to close applications early.

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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 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. 
 

About the Anti Financial Crime & Compliance Team

Anti Financial Crime (AFC) performs a critical role in keeping DWS' business operations clean from financial crime whilst serving the interests of the firm and society at large. AFC cooperates closely with regulatory authorities and contributes to the fight against cybercrime. Areas of responsibility include adherence and policy management for anti-fraud, bribery & corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions, and embargoes. 
 
Compliance is mandated by regulators to be a fully independent control function that monitors, assesses, and trains on compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and internal policies. The team provides advice on compliance to the management body and other relevant staff, and establishes policies and processes to manage compliance risks. 

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As an Anti Financial Crime & Compliance Intern you will:  

  • Gain insight to policy management, legal and regulatory requirements within the financial services industry
  • Analyse data and share your findings as required by the AFC & Compliance team.
  • Create supporting documents, presentations and overviews relating to AFC & Compliance
  • Collaborate with immediate colleagues and the wider global team on a range of compliance related topics

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The Team is looking for:

  • Must hold valid right to work in the UK from June through to August 2026.  
  • Must be available to work full-time (including a minimum of 2 days per week in the London office) from June through to August 2026.  
  • Must be enrolled and on track to graduate from a bachelor’s or master’s degree in 2027.  
  • Must possess less than 12 months of full-time, relevant work experience (excluding other internships)
  • Someone with a keen interest in financial services
  • A good eye for detail, and a genuine interest in upholding standards to protect against financial crime

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Our Application Process

  • Step 1 – Online Application
  • Step 2 - Online Tests
  • Step 3 - Video Interview
  • Step 4 - Final Interview Day  

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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 and someone from our Early Careers team will get in touch.  

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Eligibility

  • Must hold valid right to work in the UK from June through to August 2026.  
  • Must be available to work full-time (including a minimum of 2 days per week in the London office) from June through to August 2026.  
  • Must be enrolled and on track to graduate from a bachelor’s or master’s degree in 2027.  
  • Must possess less than 12 months of full-time, relevant work experience (excluding other internships)
  • Someone with a keen interest in financial services
  • A good eye for detail, and a genuine interest in upholding standards to protect against financial crime

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dws.ECrecruitment@db.com