Title: 2027 DWS Graduate Program (P.A.C.E.) - Investment – Hong Kong SAR
Division: Investment Division
Location: Hong Kong SAR
Job Code:#LI-ZL1 #LI-01
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 Investment Division
The Investment Division bundles all DWS Portfolio Management, Trading and research activities. Leveraging the outstanding knowledge of our experts, we have outperformed the competition many times, creating value for our clients. As a graduate, you'll immerse yourself in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, where you’ll gain deep insights into the complexities of capital markets and global economic trends. This includes a comprehensive exploration of investment management always having the core objective of Asset Management in mind: strategically investing client capital to generate income, while balancing risk and opportunity in their investment portfolios.
All major asset classes including Active (e.g., Equity, Fixed Income & Cash, Multi Asset), and Passive (e.g. Passive Mandate, Capital Markets) are covered by this team.
As our DWS Graduate in our team, you will:
Day-to-day management of traditional asset class portfolios for cash investing to investment grade to high yield to equities
Monitor public bond market, assess relative value and provide investment recommendations for specific securities that are aligned with the strategy of portfolios
Participate in internal meetings with portfolio managers and research as part of the investment decision making process
Work with the Passive Mandate Team in brainstorming and developing new innovation for the global Passive platform Contribution to the production and promotion of thought leadership, content and marketing material
Run product and market analytics such as wallet studies, product comparisons and peer/benchmark metrics
Partnering with client coverage and client facing teams to provide commentary and discuss opportunities, macro events, investment performance and strategies with existing clients and prospects
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
Must be available to start on the 6th September 2027
Less than 12 months of full-time relevant work experience (excluding internships)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Proactive, Agile, Curious and Entrepreneurial Graduates
Innovators, creative thinkers, and collaborators
Driven and committed graduates
Team player with a curious mind
A motivated and dedicated graduate with initial exposure to digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-related projects
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. 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. DWS is 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.
If you have any questions about this program or need us to make any adjustments to help you complete any stage of your application, let us know at [email protected]. Someone from our Early Careers team will get in touch.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree, completed or expected in 2026 or 2027
- Availability to start on September 6, 2027
- Less than 12 months of full-time relevant work experience, excluding internships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Initial exposure to digital and artificial intelligence-related projects
- Proactive, agile, curious, and entrepreneurial mindset
- Innovative, creative, and collaborative approach
- Driven and committed attitude
- Team-oriented approach and curious mind
What We Do
DWS Group (DWS) with EUR 933bn of assets under management (as of 30 June 2024) aspires to be one of the world's leading asset managers. Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines. We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major liquid and illiquid asset classes as well as solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management – as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus – complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, giving strategic guidance to our investment approach. DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing. We understand that, both as a corporate as well as a trusted advisor to our clients, we have a crucial role in helping to navigate the transition to a more sustainable future. With approximately 4,500 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are committed to acting on behalf of our clients and investing with their best interests at heart so that they can reach their financial goals, no matter what the future holds. With our entrepreneurial, collaborative spirit, we work every day to deliver outstanding investment results, in both good and challenging times to build the best foundation for our clients’ financial future.
