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About the programme:
The Deutsche Bank Internship Programme is designed to help you develop your skills through formal training and continuous support. You’ll quickly gain the confidence to take on real projects by learning first-hand how and what we deliver for clients worldwide. You’ll feel supported by colleagues from across our business and start to develop your professional network.
The seasonal internship is a 6 month full-time programme (March 2027 – September 2027) and designed for students in their penultimate year of study, who are looking for a long-term internship as part of their course.
About the division:
Our Investment Banking & Capital Markets (IBCM) 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.
We recognise that selecting the right investment banking partner can be the key to a company’s success. Our relationships are enhanced by industry sector, country and regional expertise, closely aligned to high-quality client solutions. We offer both buyside and sellside advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, restructuring advisory, debt and equity capital raising services (including our dedicated Environmental Social Governance (ESG) solutions) and structured equity transactions. We advise on innovative cross-border and regional transactions in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific.
About the role:
Our interns are given the opportunity to learn about our business from different viewpoints, giving you a career advantage.
Working on our day-to-day business as well as on special projects, you will contribute to the innovation of new ideas to help our customers achieve their financial goals.
You will gain experience in different areas of our business and discover our market-leading solutions firsthand.
Your day-to-day tasks may vary depending on your business area, but intern responsibilities may include:
Monitoring capital market activity, trends and investor sentiment as well as performing in-depth company analysis on specific situations
Supporting the execution of client advisory and financial transactions while managing multiple projects with rigid and, at times, global timelines
Preparing marketing materials and transaction documentation, including but not limited to pitch books, corporate and investor profiles, and analysis
Conducting detailed financial analysis, market data and transaction details to identify appropriate comparables and contribute to the development of pricing recommendations for new issuances.
Developing and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, including sales, research, and legal teams, as well as external parties such as investors and legal counsel
Gaining an in-depth understanding of the products and services offered and their application to client needs
Areas in which you could work:
Debt Capital Markets (DCM)
Equity Capital Markets (ECM)
Strategic Equity Transactions Group (SETG)
Equity Distribution (EQD)
Corporate Private Solutions Group (CPS)
What we look for:
We recruit students and graduates who have:
a strong foundational knowledge and interest in global capital markets, corporate finance, macroeconomics and accounting
confident, constructive and effective communication skills
strong interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with clients and contribute to day-to-day client relationships
an ability to solve problems, organise tasks and manage multiple projects with demanding timelines
strong attention to detail and accuracy
an interest and ability to work collaboratively across the Deutsche Bank platform and global teams in support of our clients
A formal 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 2027 Internship Programme you must:
Complete your studies (all final exams, coursework and have no outstanding requirements for graduation) between 1st August 2027 and 31st July 2028.
Be able to start full time work in July 2028, subject to local working legislation and visa requirements.
Return to full-time study after the 2027 internship. If you do not return to full-time study you will not be eligible for the 2028 Graduate Programme.
Have achieved at least 3 A-Levels at grade AAA, with a minimum grade A in A Level Maths or the UCAS points equivalent (if you studied outside the UK, please research the grade equivalents before proceeding)
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 in IBCM, in addition to English, fluency in a European language is desirable.
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.
Applicants will be required to upload a CV as well as evidence of their A-Level (or equivalent) qualification as part of their initial application.
You may only make ONE application per recruitment season in the UK. If you make multiple applications with multiple profiles you may be removed from the recruitment process.
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.
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