2026 DWS P.A.C.E. Graduate Program - Audit

DWS Group; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global asset management firm is seeking proactive graduates for its P.A.C.E. Graduate Program in Frankfurt. The program offers hands-on experience in auditing and risk management, along with the opportunity to collaborate with international teams. Applicants should have advanced skills in German and English, along with a recent graduation from a relevant degree program. This is a unique opportunity to invest in your future with a global leader.

Leistungen

Global networking opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Must have advanced (C1) level German and advanced English language skills.
• Graduated or on track to graduate from a bachelor's or master's degree in 2025 or 2026.
• Less than 12 months of full-time relevant work experience.

Aufgaben

• Gain insights on regulations, standards, and stakeholder expectations.
• Learn how to manage risk through the 3 Lines of Defense model.
• Participate in real audit projects and see how risks are handled.

Kenntnisse

Advanced German (C1)

Advanced English

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative mindset

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Applications will remain open until 7 December, 2025 at 23:59 GMT. We reserve the right to close applications or extend the application window as required.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have advanced (C1) level German and advanced English language skills
• Must have graduated or be on track to graduate from a bachelor's or master's degrees in 2025 or 2026.
• Must have less than 12 months of full-time relevant work experience (excluding internships).
• See below for role-specific requirements

Start Date

7. September 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 P.A.C.E. Graduate Program

Our 2-year P.A.C.E. Graduate Program begins with an intensive onsite onboarding program with all global P.A.C.E. participants in Frankfurt, Germany. You will then join your assigned division and complete four six‑month rotations there. Throughout the program you will have the opportunity to implement your technical training in a practical setting with expert guidance and to grow your network within DWS.

As a P.A.C.E. participant you will:

• Gain a deep insight into how the Corporate Functions support and enable the success of the firm
• Be part of the Global P.A.C.E. community
• Collaborate with a wide range of colleagues across different departments
• Challenge the norm and contribute your own ideas and improvement suggestions
• Solve challenges together with your team
• Be empowered with accountability for your actions

About the Team

Our independent and proactive risk‑based audit team provides objective assurance, advice and insight to enhance and protect the value of DWS. With over 30 team members based in major cities like New York, London, Frankfurt, and Hong Kong, we cover all areas of the business across Europe, the US, and Asia. You’ll collaborate with experts worldwide, gain exposure to diverse business areas, and contribute to work that’s built on transparency, integrity, and global impact.

As our DWS Graduate in our team, you will:

• Gain insights on the expectations of regulations, standards and stakeholders
• Learn how DWS manages risk through the 3 Lines of Defense (LOD) model
• Dive into the fundamentals of auditing and see how it helps protect and improve business operations.
• Collaborate with different audit teams on a variety of tasks, gaining exposure to multiple business areas.
• Participate in real audit projects and see how risks are identified, assessed, and addressed in practice.

The Team is looking for:

• Advanced (C1) German and advanced English language skills
• Proactive,Agile,Curious andEntrepreneurial Graduates
• Innovators, creative thinkers, and collaborators
• Driven and committed graduates
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Team player with a curious mind and eagerness to learn

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 [e-mail]. Someone from our Early Careers team will get in touch.