Deadline:
September 13, 2026
Location(s)
Germany
Frankfurt
Overview
Details
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:
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Gain insight into the end-to-end operating model of a global asset manager across multiple asset classes
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Support governance, process improvement, and control initiatives across the Investment Division
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Contribute to projects involving investment oversight, risk management, and regulatory requirements
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Help identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and operational efficiency
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Collaborate with Portfolio Management, Research, Trading, Risk, Product, Compliance, Legal and Operations teams
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Work on management presentations, analyses, and decision-making materials for senior stakeholders
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Build a broad understanding of how investment ideas are researched, implemented, governed, monitored, and reported
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
The Team is looking for:
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Advanced English language skills; German skills are beneficial but not required
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Interest in asset management, governance, operating models, risk management, and process excellence; prior experience is not required
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Familiarity with control frameworks and strategic thinking; prior experience is not required
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Good communication skills and openness to communicate with senior stakeholders
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Curious, collaborative, and eager to learn in a dynamic environment
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:
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Curiosity and a willingness to learn
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Critical thinking and sound judgement
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Strong collaboration skills
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An enthusiasm to using technology and AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes
Dates
Deadline: September 13, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
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