2024 DWS Graduate Program (P.A.C.E.) - Chief Financial Office Division - Germany

About DWS 

At DWS, we’re capturing the opportunities of tomorrow. You can be part of a leading, client-committed, global Asset Manager, making an impact on individuals, communities, and the world. 

Today, markets still face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change. This is needed more than ever as we currently experience high interest rates, a once-in-a-lifetime health crisis, a shift in global demographics – and politics – as well as advances in digitalization and economies moving towards a more sustainable future.

While there is always uncertainty in markets, one thing remains clear: there is always a new situation that requires the right investment answers. We call it the new now.  As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find these investment solutions. Our goal is to ensure the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future. 

We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major liquid and illiquid asset classes as well as solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management – as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus – complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, giving strategic guidance to our investment approach. 

About the DWS P.A.C.E. program

Based in one of the world’s global financial centres, you will gain valuable insight into a variety of teams with experienced professionals who develop best-in-class products and manage high-value portfolios. Along the way, you will gain vital experience at the heart of a progressive business whilst being exposed to a range of areas within Audit (Executive division). Whilst you can expect a high learning curve from our DWS Graduate Program, you will benefit from the support of your managers and mentors along with unparalleled exposure to the world of Asset Management. This Graduate program is an ideal way to deepen your Financial Services & Asset Management knowledge. 

The participation in speaker sessions, a variety of networking events and soft skills development opportunities will all form part of the Graduate program. 

About the Chief Financial Office division
Finance provides timely, accurate, relevant and independent financial information and analysis to meet internal and external reporting requirements, drives resource allocation, challenges and enables business decisions and safeguards the financial position of the firm. Our work helps maximize the sustainable performance of the firm across its divisions. 

With our diverse teams we offer a broad portfolio of capabilities: the coverage of our internal and external stakeholders is delivered by aligned teams (Group Finance), supported by specialized functions (Group Tax, Treasury, Planning and Performance Management, Investor Relations, Chief Accounting Office) as well as change enablers (Finance Change). Additionally, business and infrastructure aligned stakeholder functions drive the financial performance of the various areas of the firm. Together, we oversee all financial details for DWS globally.

As part of the P.A.C.E. program you will: 

• Gain a deep insight into how the Corporate Functions support and enable the success of the firm. 
• Be part of the Global P.A.C.E. community. 
• Collaborate with a wide range of colleagues across different departments.  
• Challenge the norm and contribute your own ideas and improvement suggestions. 
• Solve challenges together with your team.  
• Be empowered with accountability for your actions.