2027 DWS Graduate Program (P.A.C.E.) - Communications, Brand & CSR team - Hong Kong SAR

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DWS, a leading global asset management firm, invites applications for the 2027 DWS Graduate Program (P.A.C.E.) in Hong Kong SAR. The two‑year program begins with onsite onboarding in Frankfurt and includes rotations in Hong Kong, with mentorship and hands‑on learning.

As part of the Communications, Brand & CSR team, you will support media relations, content, events, and internal/external communications across APAC.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or on track to graduate in 2026 or 2027 in relevant disciplines
• Less than 12 months of full-time relevant work experience
• Excellent written and spoken English with fluency in Cantonese and Putonghua
• Team player with communication, project management, and multitasking skills
• Creative thinker willing to work across global teams and time zones
• Basic knowledge of HK and APAC media landscape and financial products
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is a plus
• Interest in AI-related projects and digital communications

Responsibilities

• Help develop and execute media relations activities for corporate, product, and HR topics
• Coordinate media requests with journalists and PR agencies
• Assist in organizing media events and corporate/client events
• Serve as go-to contact for internal stakeholders in APAC
• Produce content for external and internal communications across APAC
• Utilize AI tools for media monitoring and research
• Collaborate with Global Communications to implement APAC brand positioning

Skills

English proficiency

Chinese fluency (Cantonese & Putonghua

Team collaboration

Communication

Project management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Translation, Linguistics, Marketing, or related fields

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Job Description

Job Description:

Title: 2027 DWS Graduate Program (P.A.C.E.) - Communications, Brand & CSR team - Hong Kong SAR

Division: Executive Division

Location: Hong Kong SAR

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 in Hong Kong SAR and complete 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 markets 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 Communications, Brand & CSR Team

Our worldwide team of 50+ staff members around the globe combines external and internal communication with various relevant stakeholder groups. We deal among others with media relations, social media, public affairs, 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 corporate strategy, as well as strengthening the perception and reputation of DWS and constantly renewing our brand strategy and narrative. We undertake ongoing active and reactive media relations, contribute to social media, owned web content, and DWS intranet, as well as public and regulatory affairs work.

As a DWS Graduate in our Communications, Brand & CSR team, you will:

• Help develop and execute media relations activities on corporate, product, business, and Human Resources topics
• Assist in coordinating media requests on corporate, product, and market themes alongside external stakeholders, including journalists and PR agencies
• Support the organization of virtual and in‑person media activities (e.g., press conferences and interviews) and corporate/ client events (e.g., town halls, CSR initiatives and luncheons)
• Establish yourself as the go‑to person for internal stakeholders in APAC, including Regional and Local Management, Chief Investment Officer, Business Heads, Portfolio Managers, Product Managers, Client Coverage Specialists and Support Function Leads
• Produce relevant content to support the delivery of external and internal communications across the APAC region on various promotional platforms. Publications include, but are not limited to, press releases, media briefing notes, social media posts, thought leadership speeches, executive messages, internal announcements, intranet articles, newsletters, multimedia production storyboards, and PowerPoint presentations
• Harness corporate AI tools where appropriate, and learn how to monitor and analyze media sources, conduct research, and generate daily APAC media monitoring reports
• Implement a well‑rounded brand positioning strategy for APAC in close collaboration with Global Communications, including the Chief Editorial Office, Media Relations, Social Media, and Internal Communications teams

The Team is looking for:

• 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)
• Graduate in Communications, Journalism, Translation, Linguistics, Marketing, or related disciplines
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills, coupled with fluency in Chinese (both Cantonese and Putonghua)
• Team player with intellectual curiosity and excellent communication, project management, and multitasking skills
• Creative thinker and collaborator, willing to work across global teams, functions, and time zones
• Basic knowledge of the Hong Kong SAR and APAC media landscape and social media, as well as the asset management industry, capital markets, and financial products
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Knowledge of multimedia production and image‑processing tools such as Adobe Photoshop is a plus
• A motivated and dedicated graduate with initial exposure to digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-related projects

Required Application Question (Mandatory Submission)

Invest in your future.

Topic: Do you think Corporate Communications Specialists in the financial industry will be replaced by AI over the next five years?

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.

We are 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.

We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high‑performance culture.

The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds.

It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives.

We call this #ConnectingTheDots.