2025 DWS Internship - Communications

About DWS

At DWS, we’re capturing the opportunities of tomorrow. You can be part of a leading, client-committed, global Asset Manager, making an impact on individuals, communities, and the world.

Today, markets still face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change. This is needed more than ever as we currently experience high interest rates, a once-in-a-lifetime health crisis, a shift in global demographics – and politics – as well as advances in digitalization and economies moving towards a more sustainable future.

While there is always uncertainty in markets, one thing remains clear: there is always a new situation that requires the right investment answers. We call it the new now.

About the Internship

The DWS Internship is an opportunity to gain a wide range of practical experience. Individual projects, participation in speaker sessions and networking events will all be part of the internship. Whilst you can expect a high learning curve from our Internship, you will benefit from the support of your managers and mentors along with unparalleled exposure to the world of Asset Management. This internship is an ideal 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 Public Affairs & Regulatory Strategy Team

Within DWS’s Communications, Brand and CSR sub-division, the Public Affairs & Regulatory Strategy team is also responsible for protecting and furthering DWS’s reputation amongst stakeholders in the political and regulatory communities worldwide. The team provides early information for the DWS senior management on relevant political developments and upcoming regulation. It acts as a coordinator for relationships to trade associations in which DWS is a member. It coordinates the development and drafting of DWS-specific positions on political/ regulatory debates (e.g. consultation responses), positioning DWS as a thought leader on relevant public-policy issues.

As our DWS Intern you will:

• Support the conceptualisation / execution of the engagement plan to increase DWS' visibility as a leading voice of the asset management industry with relevant public sector stakeholders area, by monitoring political information sources and carrying out research as required
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on relevant meetings, events and information
• Prepare first drafts of emails, letters and briefings for external stakeholders
• Draft analyses of regulatory texts, upcoming legislation and political events relevant for the financial system
• Cooperate with colleagues within Communications to leverage various communications channels where appropriate

We’re looking for:

• Driven and committed interns
• A team player with a curious mind and with some communication skills
• At least basic knowledge of politics in Germany and the EU
• Someone with interest in financial services, but no experience is required
• Advanced German language skills
• 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 need to be available for between 3-6 months. There are flexible intakes available - Spring, Summer and Autumn

Our Application Process

• Online application
• Online tests
• Video interview
• Final Interview Day