2026 DWS Summer/Fall Internship - Product Management - Frankfurt

Applications will remain open until Sunday, 28 September 2025 at 23:59 GMT. We reserve the right to close or extend the application window as required.

***Intermediate (B1/B2) level German required for this role***

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 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

The Product Management team drives success globally by advising on and implementing product events timely and efficiently, with our partners across DWS. We ensure this by promoting sound governance as well as agile and entrepreneurial engagement.

We manage product launches and ensure regulatory compliant product documentation and processes. We also manage product platforms and product changes along its life cycle and use technology for efficient processes and high-quality data. Finally, we govern our products and processes to achieve competitive time-to-market for our distribution partners and clients.

Our team supports institutional clients in their journey to come on board and maintain the efficient and regulatory compliant setup and documentation, for tailored products and solutions.

As our DWS Intern, you will:

• Work on structuring and launching new investment funds
• Assist with onboarding new institutional clients and mandates 
• Be involved in change initiatives and gain access to our variety of trainings
• Develop and improve process design and project management skills 
• Learn about the whole value chain of an asset manager and get involved with several different functions within DWS 

The Team is looking for:

• Intermediate (B1/B2) German and advanced English language skills
• Knowledge of another language is beneficial but not required
• Good communication and presentation skills, also in context of senior management
• Familiarity with change and project management
• Familiarity with processes, data and AI capabilities (experience with using AI, prompting skills), experience with process automation
• You are enrolled in your penultimate year of your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree OR enrolled in your last year of your Bachelor’s degree and intending on enrolling in a Master’s degree afterwards OR on a gap-year in between your Bachelor and Master's degree.
• You must be available to start your program in 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).
  

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. Someone from our Early Careers team will get in touch.