DWS - 2025 DWS Internship - AFC & Compliance (CAO division) - US, application via RippleMatch - RippleMatch Opportunities

About DWS

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 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 and 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 Anti Financial Crime and Compliance Team

AFC cooperates closely with regulatory authorities and contributes to the fight against cybercrime. Areas of responsibility include adherence and policy management for anti-fraud, bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions, and embargoes. Compliance is mandated by regulators to be an independent control function that advises the management body and other relevant staff on regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures. Compliance establishes policies, procedures and processes to prevent and detect violations and manages compliance risks through training, risk assessments, surveillance, testing and monitoring.

As an AFC and Compliance Intern you will: 

• Gain exposure to risk types of AFC and Compliance including, but not limited to, conflicts of interest, market abuse, anti-money laundering and anti-fraud; while learning how these risks Impact the asset management industry and DWS.

• Acquire practical experience in various areas of AFC and Compliance such as surveillance, risk assessments, testing, marketing review, training, conflicts analysis and regulatory reporting.

• Collaborate with colleagues within the AFC and Compliance team to strengthen processes, analyze legal and regulatory requirements, examine data and develop procedures in support of the business.

• Develop hands on experience in analyzing the AFC and Compliance related risks of a new financial product before it is brought to market.

• Collaborate with immediate colleagues within AFC and Compliance, as well as business partners, on various topics.

• Create supporting documents, presentations and overviews, as required, in order to share findings with colleagues.

• Attend meetings within the AFC and Compliance team, as well as with the business, to discuss projects and initiatives in order to understand business strategy and objectives.

What we are looking for: 

• Must hold valid right to work in the US from June 2nd – August 8th, 2025.

• Must be available to work full-time (including a minimum of 3 days per week in the office) from June 2nd – August 8th, 2025.

• Must be enrolled and on track to graduate from a bachelor's or master's degree in 2026.

• Must possess less than 12 months of full-time, relevant work experience (excluding other internships).

• Someone with a keen interest in financial services

• A good eye for detail, and a genuine interest in upholding standards to protect against financial crime.

Our Application Process:

• Online application

• Video interview

• Online tests

• Final Interview Day

The annualized salary for this position is $75,000 pro-rated. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.    

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