Applications will remain open until Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 23:59 GMT. We reserve the right to close applications early.

Eligibility Criteria

Fluent (C2) level German and advanced level English language skills
You are:
a. Enrolled in your penultimate year of your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; or
b. Enrolled in your last year of your Bachelor’s degree and intending on enrolling in a Master’s degree afterwards; or
c. On a gap-year in between your Bachelor and Master's degree.
You must be available to start your program in Spring, Summer or Autumn 2026 for between 3 to 6 months.
You must have less than 12 months of full-time, relevant work experience (excluding other internships).
See below for role-specific requirements

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 three seasonal intakes: Spring, 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.

Spring Intake Start Dates: January 1 – April 30, 2026
Summer Intake Start Dates: May 1 – July 31, 2026
Autumn Intake Start Dates: August 1 – December 31, 2026

About DWS 

At DWS we capture 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

The Client Coverage Division (CCD) is responsible for the global distribution of DWS' entire product range and for serving customers and distribution partners. Customers and distribution partners include credit institutions, investment companies, family offices, insurance companies, pension funds and investment funds, as well as public institutions and bodies (e.g. federal or state governments) and non-profit organizations, such as churches and foundations.

The following CCD teams are looking for interns:

Client Coverage Division Germany Wholesale & EMEA-x Institutional
CCD Global COO
Xtrackers Sales Germany & Austria
Xtrackers Sales Advisory & Strategy Team

Client Coverage Division Germany Wholesale & EMEA-X Institutional

The Client Coverage Division in Germany provides asset management solutions based on the individual risk, return and liquidity preferences of the client. To provide the best service for our clients, the division is structured along the following 3 core segments:

Institutional Clients
Wholesale Clients
Alternatives Solutions

We offer all sorts of investment products and tailor-made solutions for our clients stemming from the active, passive, alternative or solutions platform. We advise approx. 300 existing institutional clients as well as many wholesale clients in the German and Austrian market. For servicing those clients in the most comprehensive way, we have a strong working relationship with Wealth & Commercial Clients, Corporate Clients and Distributors.

As our DWS Intern, you will:

Prepare material for prospective/current client pitches as well as create product and strategy presentations (e.g. AuM, Revenues, Growth Forecasts)
Support with client projects, like pricing analysis and RfPs (Request for Proposal) along the whole process
Work closely with different departments and teams within DWS to obtain necessary information, updates and solutions to clients’ requests
Participate in internal product trainings and client conference calls and meetings
Analyze our competitors’ offerings and prepare gap analysis

CCD Global COO Office

The Client Coverage Global COO office is responsible for global sales management, business development issues across all regions and the division's workforce management organization. We also coordinate the Client Coverage Division's main customer relationships and partnerships. and support the divisional leadership in formulating and executing the strategic agenda. Moreover, the segments of Product Marketing as well as Transformation & Venture Clienting are part of the Global COO Office.

On a daily basis, we deal with diverse aspects of managing a global sales organization and align between various hierarchical levels of the organization, including top management. Our team focuses on the successful implementation of strategic initiatives through all levels of the Client Coverage Division globally.

As our DWS Intern you will:

For Central Global COO Office:

Analyze, prepare and evaluate relevant data and key figures for managing sales organization
Work closely with all Divisions and DWS sales regions, esp. Product, Investment and Finance
Prepare recommendations for action, decision templates and further inputs for top management-level decision-makers and relevant committees (divisional leadership meetings, board meetings, etc.)
Carry out analyses and special ad-hoc tasks on a wide range of topics, with a focus on transformation and change processes to further develop the Client Coverage Division
Participate in projects on business-related topics in sales, esp. organization-wide initiatives / projects

For Transformation & Venture Clienting:

Identify, evaluate, and establish partnerships with key players in the financial and technology sector (incl. FinTech/WealthTech). Collaborate with existing sales partners to enhance relationships technically
Develop and execute robust digital strategies & projects and identify growth areas, technological trends, and innovative solutions to drive business impact

Xtrackers Sales Germany & Austria

The Xtrackers Sales Germany & Austria Team is responsible for distributing one of Europe’s leading ETF and ETC platforms to clients across Germany and Austria. Furthermore the team is tailoring specific solutions to institutional clients often invested via Passive Mandates. We engage with a diverse range of investors, including asset managers, banks, family offices, insurers, pensions and digital platforms.

As a key growth area within DWS, our focus lies in expanding market reach, strengthening client relationships, and delivering efficient, transparent, and innovative passive investment solutions. Close collaboration with internal teams such as Product, Investment, and Marketing ensures we stay aligned with client needs and market trends.

As our DWS Intern, you will:

Assist in preparing sales presentations and customized client materials.
Analyze ETF flows and product performance to support client conversations and internal reporting
Work closely with different departments and teams within DWS to obtain necessary information, updates and solutions to clients’ requests
Participate in client conference calls, meetings, events and roadshows as well as in internal product trainings
Contribute to ongoing projects by conducting research and presenting findings to the team

Xtrackers Sales Advisory & Strategy Team

The Xtrackers Sales Advisory & Strategy Team within the DWS Xtrackers Sales area is responsible for the strategic direction of the Xtrackers sales business globally, which includes Xtrackers ETFs/ETCs as well as Xtrackers Mandates. The team plays a central role and works closely with various DWS stakeholders (e.g. Product Division, Investment Division and Communication & Marketing). Xtrackers is a growth area within DWS and our goal is to continuously participate in the strong growth of the passive investment market to further increase our market share.

As our DWS Intern you will:

Dive into the global ETF/passive investment market through competitor analysis and market positioning.
Help develop our state-of-the art flow analysis tool to shape future sales strategies and corresponding content
Contribute to strategic sales projects, including project implementation (e.g. focus campaigns) and presentations
Collaborate with various stakeholders across product, investment, marketing, and communications teams.
Support client-focused sales efforts and develop key databases for institutional investing

Internship Requirements

All CCD Teams are looking for:

Fluent (C2) German and advanced English language skills
Excellent command of MS Office applications, in particular MS Excel and PowerPoint
Strong communication, presentation and organizational skills as well as a structured approach to work on complex projects
Keen interest in financial services and ability to quickly grasp new and complex topics; prior relevant experience is not required
Passionate, ambitious and collaborative team member
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and ability to think outside the box
Eligibility based on the eligibility criteria mentioned at the top of this post

Our Application Process

Step 1 – Online application
Step 2 - Online tests
Step 3 - Video interview
Step 4 - Final Interview Day

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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