2026 Summer Internship - Traditional Investments

Applications will remain open until Monday 22nd September at 23:59pm GMT.  We reserve the right to close or extend the application window as required.

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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 Team

DWS boasts a truly global and integrated Investment division, with a significant presence in APAC, EMEA, and the US. Spanning 17 locations worldwide, we engage with the most vital financial markets globally, encompassing both liquid and illiquid asset classes. 

The Investment Division includes all portfolio management activities including active, passive and alternative Investment strategies as well as trading. The investment process in the Investment Division starts with proprietary research and our CIO view, which is used for portfolio construction and portfolio implementation.  

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As our DWS Intern, you will:

• Support our UK Xtrackers team with a range of tasks including but not limited to the following;
• Observing portfolio events/trades and gaining a deep understanding of how ETFs are built and managed to achieve superior returns for our clients.
• Monitoring the public bond, equity and ETF markets, assessing relative value, and providing investment recommendations for specific securities that are aligned with the strategy of portfolios.
• Running product and market analytics such as product comparisons and peer/benchmark metrics.
• Participating in internal meetings with portfolio managers and conducting research as part of the investment decision making process.
• Partnering with Client Coverage and client facing teams to provide commentary on macro events, investment performance and strategies for existing and prospective clients.
• Supporting the Portfolio Engineering and/or Capital Markets teams with ad hoc requests and projects as required.

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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).
• Passionate about financial markets.
• Proficient with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Python skills would be advantageous.
• A high level of numeracy and strong quantitative analysis skills.
• A team player with a curious mind.

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

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• 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).
• Passionate about financial markets.
• Proficient with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Python skills would be advantageous.
• A high level of numeracy and strong quantitative analysis skills.
• A team player with a curious mind.

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