Deadline:
September 28, 2025
Location(s)
Germany
Frankfurt
Overview
Details
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 two seasonal intakes: 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.
- Summer Intake Start Dates: May 1 – July 31, 2026
- Autumn Intake Start Dates: August 1 – December 31, 2026
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
Our independent and proactive risk-based audit team provides objective assurance, advice and insight to enhance and protect the value of DWS. With over 30 team members based in major cities like New York, London, Frankfurt, and Hong Kong, we cover all areas of the business across Europe, the US, and Asia. You’ll collaborate with experts worldwide, gain exposure to diverse business areas, and contribute to work that’s built on transparency, integrity, and global impact.
As our DWS Intern, you will:
- Gain insights on the expectations of regulations, standards and stakeholders
- Learn how DWS manages risk through the 3 Lines of Defense (LOD) model
- Dive into the fundamentals of auditing and see how it helps protect and improve business operations.
- Collaborate with different audit teams on a variety of tasks, gaining exposure to multiple business areas.
- Participate in real audit projects and see how risks are identified, assessed, and addressed in practice.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
The Team is looking for:
- Advanced (C1) German and advanced English language skills
- Keen interest in financial services; prior experience not required
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Team player with a curious mind and eagerness to learn
Dates
Deadline: September 28, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
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