DWS 2027 Summer / Fall Internship - Product Digital, Passive & Structuring - Frankfurt

Adan; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 12.000 - 18.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

DWS invites curious students to join the Digital Products and XTrackers teams as interns, gaining hands-on experience in asset management product development, blockchain-enabled solutions, and AI-driven initiatives. The program provides mentorship, exposure to cross-functional projects, and opportunities to contribute to real client-ready content.

You will collaborate in an international environment, work on live projects from ideation to implementation, and learn to balance innovation with

Qualifikationen

• Advanced English language skills; German skills are beneficial but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong interest in financial markets or asset management; prior experience is not required.
• Strong analytical skills with quantitative concepts and good attention to detail.
• Curious, proactive mindset with strong communication, organizational and teamwork skills.
• Good programming skills in Python/R/Java (XTrackers/Passive teams).
• For structuring teams: project management and structured execution experience is a plus.
• Digital team: knowledge in blockchain, digital assets, tokenization, or similar fields is a plus.
• Bachelor student graduating in 2027 or 2028 or Master student graduating in 2028; or a gap year between bachelor and masters.
• Less than 12 months of full-time relevant work experience (excluding internships).
• Availability for a full-time 3–6 month internship; see start date for details.

Aufgaben

• Support the development of digital product initiatives from ideation to implementation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across teams.
• Conduct research on market trends and emerging technologies.
• Assist in creating presentations and strategic documents for senior leadership.
• Work in an international team that values innovation and collaboration.
• Interact with index providers, PMs and client coverage specialists to support projects.

Kenntnisse

Advanced English

German language skills

Analytical skills

Curiosity and initiative

Communication and teamwork

Programming in Python/R/Java

Ausbildung

Bachelor student graduating in 2027 or 2028

Master student graduating in 2028

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Python

R

Jobbeschreibung

Start Date

This internship is available for a length of between 3 and 6 months, starting on any date between 1 May and 30 November 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 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

DWS's Product Division stands at the forefront of innovation in the asset management industry, setting our product suite apart as a key driver for growth in a competitive market. Our mission is to craft high-quality, innovative products that resonate with our clients' needs. We are committed to agile product development, with a focus on customer needs, quality, rapid time-to-market, and profitability across the entire product lifecycle.

About the Digital Products Team

The Digital Products team develops and executes the digital product strategy of DWS, with a focus on leveraging emerging technologies such as blockchain to enhance the existing product suite and drive the development of new digital products and embedded solutions. This includes delivery across the value chain, orchestrating investment products, technology capabilities, and cross-functional deliverables into a cohesive solution. The team continuously monitors emerging digital market trends to identify and potentially capitalize on new opportunities.

• Support strategic digital initiatives from ideation to implementation
• Collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct research on market trends and emerging technologies
• Assist in the development of presentations and strategic documents for the senior leadership team
• Work in a dynamic, international team that values innovation and collaboration

About the XTrackers (Passive) Team

The Xtrackers Product Specialists and Development team is part of a global platform with presence in New York, London, Frankfurt, Pune / Mumbai, and Luxembourg. The team is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of ETFs and other index-based solutions (e.g. ETCs or mandates) – from initial idea generation as well as index and product design through to implementation and ongoing product management. In addition, the team develops product-related content and plays an active role in client engagements and industry events. They collaborate closely with global Sales and Investment teams in Portfolio Management and Capital Markets, building and maintaining strong relationships across the organization.

• Support the team in the development and implementation of product and index development initiatives, thought leadership and content, and strategic or product-related projects
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and innovation efforts to strengthen Xtrackers’ positioning as a leading provider of ETFs and indexing solutions
• Help create thought leadership, educational, and marketing-related content for internal and external audiences
• Interact with a wide range of stakeholders, including index providers, portfolio managers and client coverage specialists, to support the execution of product-related projects

About the Structuring Team

The DWS Structuring team develops investment solutions for our retail and institutional investors worldwide. While the focus of activities lies in quantitative aspects, we also analyze regulatory and / or accounting issues relating to the developed investment solutions.

• Work closely with the Structuring team on the development of new investment solutions and product concepts
• Support the development of complex model-based Strategic Asset Allocations for institutional clients
• Perform simulations and sensitivity analyses of various investment strategies and portfolio compositions and support the development of the applications used for this purpose in Python
• Prepare documents supporting sales, product specialists and structurers in communicating complex investment solutions to clients
• Learn about portfolio structuring and development of regulatory capital sensitive/efficient investment solutions

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced English language skills; German skills are beneficial but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong interest in financial markets or asset management; prior experience is not required
• Strong analytical skills with quantitative concepts and good attention to detail
• Curious, proactive mindset with strong communication, organizational and teamwork skills
• Structuring / Xtrackers (Passive) teams: Good programming skills in Python/R/Jav
• XTrackers (Passive) team: Good experience with project management and structured project execution
• Digital team: Foundational knowledge in at least one of the following areas - blockchain, digital assets, tokenization, stablecoins, cryptocurrencies, embedded finance, APIs, or WealthTech
• Bachelor student graduating in 2027 or 2028 OR Master student graduating in 2028, OR Gap year between your bachelor and masters degree
• Less than 12 months of full-time relevant work experience (excluding internships)
• Availability for a full-time 3 – 6 month internship; see start date for more details

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.