Start date
This internship is available for a length of between 3 and 6 months, starting on any date between 18 January and 30 April 2027. If you are not available during this period, there may be Summer or Fall Internships available, which open in September 2026.
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
As part of the Chief Operating Office (COO) of the Investment Division, you will work at the center of DWS's investment platform, helping to shape the governance, processes and controls that enable successful investing across all asset classes.
Rather than making investment decisions yourself, you will gain a unique "helicopter view" across the entire investment organization. You will learn how ideas move from research and portfolio construction through implementation, oversight, and risk management, while supporting the frameworks that allow investment teams to operate effectively and responsibly.
The team works closely with Portfolio Management, Research, Trading, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Product and Operations, providing a unique opportunity to understand how a global asset manager functions end-to-end.
If you are interested in governance, process excellence, automation, and the inner workings of asset management, this is an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure to the industry while working on topics that have a real business impact.
As our DWS Intern, you will:
The Team is looking for:
AI & Future Skills
The future of asset management will be shaped by people who can combine curiosity, critical thinking and technology.
At DWS, interns and graduates are encouraged to explore how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, can support research, analysis, productivity and innovation.
Through our learning ecosystem, you'll develop the skills needed to work effectively in a rapidly evolving industry while understanding the importance of responsible and ethical use of technology.
We welcome candidates from all degree disciplines who demonstrate:
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.
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