Deutsche Bank Graduate Programme – Investment Bank: Origination & Advisory – London – 2026

Deutsche Bank; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank is offering a Graduate Programme in London for candidates completing their studies between January 2025 and July 2026. The role includes diverse tasks such as company research, financial transactions support, and marketing documentation preparation. Applicants should possess a strong interest in Corporate Finance and exemplary communication skills. This opportunity offers a chance to collaborate with experienced professionals and develop key financial skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programmes

Global wellbeing programmes

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong foundational knowledge and interest in Corporate Finance and Accounting.
• Confident, constructive, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with rigid timelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth company and industry research and analysis.
• Support execution of client advisory and financial transactions.
• Prepare marketing materials and transaction documentation.

Skills

Corporate Finance knowledge

Effective communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving ability

Collaborative mindset

Education

Undergraduate degree (2:1 or equivalent)

Job description

About the programme

The Deutsche Bank Graduate Programme is a year-long comprehensive programme designed to provide you with exposure to a range of fascinating projects and ongoing professional and technical training to develop the skills you need to grow your career. You’ll feel supported by a network of peers and mentors and benefit from our global wellbeing programme.

About the division

Our Origination and Advisory business provides the full range of advisory and financing products and services of a leading global investment bank. Our clients include large-cap and mid-cap corporates, financial institutions, governments, government agencies and financial sponsors.

About the role

As an O&A Graduate, you’ll work on projects to help our clients reach their financial goals. Your day-to-day tasks may vary depending on your business area, but Analyst responsibilities typically include:

• Performing in-depth company and industry research and analysis
• Supporting the execution of client advisory and financial transactions, managing multiple projects
• Preparing marketing materials and transaction documentation, including but not limited to confidential memoranda, board papers, pitch books, corporate profiles, and analysis
• Conducting detailed financial modelling, valuation and forecasting of financial statements
• Broking activities—supporting public clients through market analysis, investor materials, and engagement, to build a strong understanding of how mid- and large-cap companies enhance valuations, access capital, and pursue strategic opportunities.
• Working with the Equity Sales and Research teams, to service public clients to track and win IPO opportunities.
• Understanding of the Bank’s product suite

Areas in which you could work

• Sector Coverage: Consumer, Financial Institutions Group (FIG), Healthcare, Industrials, Infrastructure and Utilities, Real Estate/Gaming/Lodging, Leisure (REGLL), Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT)
• Product Groups: Leveraged Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions
• Country Coverage: Nordic, UK

What we look for

We recruit students and graduates who have:

• A strong foundational knowledge and interest in Corporate Finance and Accounting
• Confident, constructive and effective communication skills
• An ability to manage multiple projects with rigid timelines
• An ability to solve problems, organize tasks and manage multiple projects with rigid timelines
• An interest and ability to work collaboratively across the Deutsche Bank platform and global teams in support of our clients

A formal mathematical or financial background isn’t required. Our comprehensive training programs will provide you technical skills you’ll need to build a career with us.

To be eligible for the 2026 Graduate Program

• Complete your studies (all final exams, coursework and have no outstanding requirements for graduation) between 1st January 2025 and 31st July 2026.
• Be able to start full time work in July 2026, subject to local working legislation and visa requirements.
• You should also be on track for a 2:1 or First (or equivalent) in your undergraduate degree.
• Possess no more than 12 months full-time, relevant work experience.
• For some placements within Origination and Advisory, in addition to English, fluency in a European language is desirable.

Benefits and wellbeing

Feeling healthy, engaged and well-supported, enables us to do our best work and get the most out of life outside of the office. That’s why Deutsche Bank is committed to providing benefits and programmes centred around wellbeing.

About us and our teams

Our values define the working environment we strive to create – where our people have a sense of belonging and everyone feels welcomed, respected and can contribute and grow. We know that high-performing teams have different skills, backgrounds, and experiences. We collaborate, encourage and enable open dialogue and diversity of views. 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. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation. We are committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Learning, Future of Work and more.

How to apply

• Whether you're fresh out of school or already have some experience, you'll find a wealth of helpful tools and information on our Employability Hub that will support you with your application, prepare for the assessment processes and adapt to a new working environment.
• Please visit www.careers.db.com/students-graduates to apply.

The application deadline for this role is 19th October 2025 at 11:59PM GMT.

Please note we hire on a rolling basis, and we may close the role prior to the deadline if we receive a significant number of applications. If the role is due to close early, the deadline will be updated 48 hours in advance. Please apply early to ensure your application is considered.

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