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

DWS Group; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global asset management firm in Frankfurt is seeking participants for its P.A.C.E. Graduate Program. This two-year program offers four rotations across various divisions, focusing on developing skills in media relations and internal communications. Candidates must be proactive, fluent in German, and on track to graduate with a bachelor's or master's degree in the next couple of years. Join us to shape your future in a dynamic environment and be part of an innovative team.

Qualifikationen

• Must have graduated or be on track to graduate from a bachelor's or master's degree in 2025 or 2026.
• Must have less than 12 months of full-time relevant work experience (excluding internships).
• Proactive, agile, curious and entrepreneurial mindset.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute media relation activities on core corporate topics.
• Establish yourself as an internal business partner to internal partners.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on communication pieces.
• Prepare drafts of articles, press releases, emails and briefings.

Kenntnisse

Fluent (C2) German

Advanced English language skills

Basic knowledge of media systems and social media

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Innovative and creative thinker

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree (2025 or 2026)

Jobbeschreibung

Applications will remain open until Sunday, 4 January 2026 at 23:59 GMT. We reserve the right to close applications or extend the application window as required.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have fluent (C2) 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 worldwide team is the interface for external and internal communication with all relevant stakeholder groups. We deal with media relations, social media, political and regulatory communications, corporate social responsibility, internal communications, multi-channel content, and brand management. You will be working in a sub-division with 50 staff members around the globe. Our remit includes support for the strategy, key growth areas and financial goals for DWS, strengthening the ‘human face’ of DWS and constantly renewing our brand strategy and narrative. We undertake constantly active and reactive media relations, contribute to social media, owned web content, and DWS intranet, as well as public and regulatory affairs work.

As our DWS Graduate in our team, you will:

• Help develop and execute our media relation activities on core corporate topics.
• Establish yourself in your team as an internal business partner to internal partners, e.g. Portfolio Managers, Sustainability Experts, Product Managers, Legal Advisors
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders like journalists/influencers on relevant communication pieces
• Help organize press events and local meetings
• Prepare first drafts of articles, press releases, emails, letters and briefings
• Define several modules within the global Communications, Brand & CSR team to grow in the disciplines of Communications. This includes supporting the Social Media team, learning skills in content production and writing, getting insights in internal communications, working with the sensibility of political communications etc.
• Learn how to monitor and analyze media sources, conduct research, and support outreach with public stakeholders

The Team is looking for:

• Fluent (C2) German Level and advanced English language skills
• Proactive,Agile,Curious andEntrepreneurial Graduates
• Team player with a curious mind and with excellent communication skills
• Innovator, creative thinker and collaborator
• Driven and committed graduate
• Basic knowledge of media systems and social media

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.