At DWS, we’re capturing the opportunities of tomorrow. You can be part of a leading, client-committed, global Asset Manager, making an impact on individuals, communities, and the world.
Today, markets still face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change. This is needed more than ever as we currently experience high interest rates, a once-in-a-lifetime health crisis, a shift in global demographics – and politics – as well as advances in digitalization and economies moving towards a more sustainable future.
While there is always uncertainty in markets, one thing remains clear: there is always a new situation that requires the right investment answers. We call it the new now.
About the internship
The DWS Internship is an opportunity to gain a wide range of practical experience. Individual projects, participation in speaker sessions and networking events will all be part of the internship. Whilst you can expect a high learning curve from our internship, you will benefit from the support of your managers and mentors along with unparalleled exposure to the world of Asset Management. This internship is an ideal 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 Alternative Credit division
EMEA Alternative Credit is a key growth pillar of the EUR 115bn DWS Alternatives franchise. The Alternative Credit platform aims to build diversified portfolios across Direct Lending, Leveraged Loans Capital Solutions and Structured Credit that deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns with a focus on capital preservation to a broad spectrum of investors including governments, corporations, insurance companies and private clients.
As an Alternative Credit Intern, you will
- Support the process of finding and screening new investment opportunities across Europe and assist in the evaluation of such companies
- Assist the due diligence and acquisition process for new investments
- Learn about the commercial assessment and other merits of investment opportunities based on analysis of the risk and return fundamentals
- Learn about and assist in the construction and review of financial models
- Assist in the management and supervision of existing investments, working closely with senior management teams and other members of the DWS team on business planning, company investment projects and commercial opportunities
- Support the monitoring and reporting of investments to clients
- Assist and learn about fundraising for future investment funds
- Attend “Investment Committee” team meetings where investment decisions are made.
- Shadow and assist team members with other day-to-day tasks for typical for professionals in Alternative Credit
What we are looking for
- Must hold valid right to work in the UK from June through to August 2025.
- Must be available to work full-time (including a minimum of 2 days per week in the London office) from June through to August 2025
- Must be enrolled and on track to graduate from a bachelor’s or master’s degree in 2026
- Must be fluent in English. Additional European languages are beneficial but not essential
- Strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail and ability to work quickly to a high standard are all valuable skills
- Experience using both Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
- A keen interest in financial markets
Our application process
- Online application
- Online tests
- Video interview
- Final Interview Day
