2027 DWS P.A.C.E. Graduate Program - Internal Audit - Frankfurt (Bewerbungsschluss: 08.11.2026)

DWS Group; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DWS Group in Frankfurt invites high-potential graduates to join the 2-year P.A.C.E. Graduate Program. You will start with an intensive onsite onboarding in Frankfurt, then rotate through four divisions to apply your technical training and grow your professional network under expert guidance.

You will work with diverse teams across departments and countries, taking ownership, sharing ideas, and developing skills in auditing, risk management and technology-enabled analysis.

Qualifications

• Advanced German (C1) and advanced English language skills.
• Graduated or on track to graduate from a bachelor’s or master’s degree in 2026 or 2027.
• Less than 12 months of full-time relevant work experience (excluding internships).
• Proactive, Agile, Curious and Entrepreneurial graduates who can collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Support and enable the success of DWS across diverse teams and countries.
• Share ideas, think creatively and help shape the asset management world.
• Take ownership, make decisions and grow through hands-on learning.
• Collaborate with different audit teams on a variety of tasks across multiple business areas.
• Participate in real audit projects and see how risks are identified and addressed in practice.

Skills

Advanced German

Advanced English

Proactive

Agile

Curious

Entrepreneurial

Strong analytical

Team player

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Start Date

6. September 2027

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:

• Work with diverse teams across departments and countries to support and enable the success of DWS
• Share your ideas, think creatively and help shape the world of asset management
• Take ownership, make decisions and grow through hands-on learning
• Become an integral part of the global P.A.C.E. community and DWS network

About the Audit 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 and Frankfurt, we cover all areas of the business across the globe. You'll collaborate with experts worldwide, gain exposure to diverse business areas, and contribute to work that is 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 German (C1) and advanced English language skills
• Proactive, Agile, Curious and Entrepreneurial Graduates
• Innovators, creative thinkers, and collaborators
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Team player with a curious mind and eagerness to learn
• Already graduated or on track to graduate from a bachelor's or master's degree in either 2026 or 2027
• Less than 12 months of full-time relevant work experience (excluding internships)

AI & Future Skills

The future of asset management will be shaped by people who can combine curiosity, critical thinking and technology.

At DWS, interns and graduates are encouraged to explore how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, can support research, analysis, productivity and innovation.

Through our learning ecosystem, you'll develop the skills needed to work effectively in a rapidly evolving industry while understanding the importance of responsible and ethical use of technology.

We welcome candidates from all degree disciplines who demonstrate:

• Curiosity and a willingness to learn
• Critical thinking and sound judgement
• Strong collaboration skills
• An enthusiasm to using technology and AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes

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.