Why DWS?

At DWS we’re capturing the opportunities of tomorrow. You can be part of a leading global asset management firm, making an impact on individuals, communities and the world. Join us, and you can shape our transformation whilst leading an extraordinary career. Whether it’s collaborating to discover innovative solutions or exploring your curiosity to develop new skills – at DWS, we support you to achieve your goals. This is your chance to invest in your future.

Portrait of Stefan Hoops, CEO of DWS, standing outdoors in professional attire, featuring a textured navy suit, light blue shirt, and patterned burgundy tie, with a confident expression and poised stance.
"Our Early Careers program is a cornerstone to our long-term sustainable success, allowing our leaders of tomorrow to connect the dots and thrive across the firm"

Stefan Hoops, CEO

Who we are

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We are a leading asset manager with €933 billion in assets under management as of 30 June 2024.

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We are headquartered in Germany but our ~4,400 employees operate globally, providing a range of traditional and alternative investment capabilities.

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We have worked for over 60 years as a trusted client partner.

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Our values

About our Programs

Early Careers Programs

Click on each location to view our open positions.

Graduate Programs

Set the P.A.C.E . with DWS
For Proactive, Agile, Curious and Entrepreneurial Graduates

Core eligibility criteria (Graduate Programs)

  • You must have graduated or be on track to graduate from a bachelor's or master's degree in either 2024 or 2025.
  • You must be available to start this program on the 1st September 2025.
  • You must possess less than 12 months of full-time relevant work experience (excluding other internships).
We currently have no open positions available.

Summer Intern Programs

Core eligibility criteria (Summer Intern Programs)

  • You must be enrolled and on track to graduate from a bachelor's or master's degree in 2026.
  • You must have the right to work in the UK from 16th June to 22nd August 2025.
  • You must possess less than 12 months of full-time, relevant work experience (excluding other internships).
We currently have no open positions available.

Graduate Programs

Set the P.A.C.E. with DWS
For Proactive, Agile, Curious and Entrepreneurial Graduates

Core eligibility criteria (Graduate Programs)

  • You must have graduated or be on track to graduate from a bachelor's or master's degree in either 2024 or 2025.
  • You must be available to start this program on the 1st September 2025.
  • You must possess less than 12 months of full-time, relevant work experience (excluding other internships).
  • Please refer carefully to the specific level of German language skills required for each graduate program in the Find out more sections.

We currently have no open positions available.

Seasonal Internships

Core eligibility criteria (Seasonal Internship Programs)

You are enrolled in your penultimate or last year of study, or 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 2025 for between 3 to 6 months.

You must have less than 12 months of full-time, relevant work experience (excluding other internships).

Please refer carefully to the specific level of German language skills required for each internship in the Find out more sections.

We currently have no open positions available.

Graduate Programs

Set the P.A.C.E. with DWS
For Proactive, Agile, Curious and Entrepreneurial Graduates

Core eligibility criteria (Graduate Programs)

  • You must be enrolled and on track to graduate from a bachelor's or master's degree in either 2024 or 2025.
  • You must have the right to work in the US from 1st September 2025.
  • You must be available on the 1st September 2025.
  • You must possess less than 12 months of full-time, relevant work experience (excluding internships).
We currently have no open positions available.

Summer Intern Programs

Core eligibility criteria (Summer Intern Programs)

  • You must be enrolled and on track to graduate from a bachelor's or master's degree in 2026.
  • You must have the right to work in the US from 2nd June to August 8th 2025.
  • You must be available from June 2nd to August 8th 2025.
  • You must possess less than 12 months of full-time, relevant work experience (excluding internships).
We currently have no open positions available.

Graduate Programs

Set the P.A.C.E. with DWS
For Proactive, Agile, Curious and Entrepreneurial Graduates

Core eligibility criteria (Graduate Programs)

  • You must have graduated or be on-track to graduate from a master's or bachelor's degree in either 2024 or 2025.
  • You must be available to start on 1st September 2025.
  • You must have the right to work in Luxembourg for the duration of the program.
  • You must have less than 12 months of full-time, relevant work experience (excluding internships).

Summer Intern Programs

Core eligibility criteria (Summer Intern Programs)

  • You must be enrolled in your penultimate or last year of study, or on a gap year in between your bachelor's or master's degree.
  • You must have less than 12 months of full-time, relevant work experience (excluding internships).
  • You must have advanced English language skills.

Graduate Programs

Set the P.A.C.E. with DWS
For Proactive, Agile, Curious and Entrepreneurial Graduates

Core eligibility criteria (Graduate Programs)

  • You must be enrolled and on track to graduate from a bachelor’s or master’s degree in either 2024 or 2025.
  • You must be available to work full-time from 1st September 2025.
  • You must possess less than 12 months of full-time, relevant work experience (excluding other internships).

Summer Intern Programs

Core eligibility criteria (Summer Intern Programs)

  • You must be enrolled and on track to graduate from a bachelor’s or master’s degree between December 2025 - July 2026.
  • You must be available to work full-time from the 16th of June through to the 22nd of August 2025.
  • You must hold valid right to work in Hong Kong or Singapore from the 16th of June through to the 22nd of August 2025.
  • You must possess less than 12 months of full-time, relevant work experience (excluding other internships).

First, your application. Who are you?

Next, the Online Assessment and Video Interview

Then, your Final Interview/Assessment Centre

Finally, it's decision time!

Profiles

We pride ourselves on forging meaningful relationships and delivering excellence. But don't just take our word for it. Dive into the authentic voices of our alumni, as they share their first hand experiences with us. Their stories echo our commitment, passion, and the transformative impact of our programs. Get inspired and discover the true essence of DWS through their words.

Graduates

Interns

We asked our Interns what they enjoyed and appreciated most about their experience at DWS. Here's what they said: