2024 Deutsche Bank ESG Off-Cycle Internship Programme

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Job Description

About Deutsche Bank:

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. We’re driving growth through our strong client franchise. Against a backdrop of increasing globalization in the world economy, Deutsche Bank is very well-positioned, with significant regional diversification and substantial revenue streams from all the major regions of the world.  We serve our clients’ real economic needs in commercial banking, investment banking, private banking and asset management.  We are investing heavily in digital technologies, prioritizing long term success over short-term gains, and serving society with ambition and integrity. All this means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the chance to shape the future of our clients.

The Deutsche Bank Internship programme:

At Deutsche Bank, we’re changing what it means to be a bank. We’re looking for creative thinkers who are ready to transform an industry from day one. Through our internship, you’ll get a taste of what life is like on our Graduate Programme. You’ll learn and develop your skills every day, but you’ll also have a clear and supportive path ahead of you. You’ll gain the confidence to take on real projects, build your network and learn from senior leaders across our business. You’ll also see how important diversity and inclusion are to our success and how that translates into innovation you can see. If you’re looking for a head start in your finance career, this is your chance to learn first-hand how and what we deliver for an exciting range of clients worldwide.

About the business division:

Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) is included in the top-4 strategic priorities of the group-wide transformational strategy of Deutsche Bank . Asia is central to DB’s ESG strategy because vast majority of global ESG capital is expected to be deployed in Asia. As a European bank with global presence and established credentials in the global ESG market, DB is well positioned to lead growth of Asian ESG market. Our ESG strategy is client-centric (not product centric), focusing on banking solutions to support the sustainability commitments of our clients. This role is based in our ESG Centre of Excellence (COE) which works with and offers clients a full suite of products and services from four business divisions - Investment Bank, Corporate Bank, Private Wealth Management and Asset Management.

As we continue to grow our franchise in the region, we are building a team of professionals with world-class expertise in ESG/sustainable finance. The qualified candidate get the opportunity to work closely with and learn from the ESG experts and engage on transactions across Deutsche Bank.

Division specifics about the intern role:

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 learn about our market-leading solutions. The internship is an ideal way of finding out whether a career in ESG meets your needs and aspirations.

The ESG Interns will be based in Singapore and will be expected to engage in the following tasks: 

  • Assist the team in supporting transaction teams and clients in preparation of ESG transactions
  • Conduct company research and prepare information material on sustainability programs of companies, presenting them in client-ready presentation formats
  • Conduct research on global ESG transactions, deal structure and technological issues involved in measuring and monitoring of ESG impact
  • Work with DB’s communications team to support external communications vis-à-vis ESG credentials and experiences of DB
  • Work on financial models and economic models in the structuring of ESG transactions, including the selection of ESG KPIs and preparation of ESG impact/results frameworks
  • Assist the team to coordinate any ESG related matters as appropriate

What we look for:

We’re looking for enthusiastic, driven students with a thirst for knowledge and a desire to problem solve. Strong communication skills and a passion for the world of finance will allow you to thrive in our collocative, fast paced, and innovative teams.

Our people have degrees in many different disciplines from across the world so even though good levels of numeracy are important for some roles, you don’t necessarily need a formal mathematical or financial background. Our extensive training programmes will give you all the technical knowledge you’ll need to build a career with us. Above all, we’re looking for entrepreneurial students who thrive best in a diverse culture where innovation and agile thinking abound.

Collaborate with some of the best minds in banking and help our clients achieve their goals. You already have a record of outstanding academic achievement and you’re eager to go on learning at the same intensive rate so join Deutsche Bank, start your career and thrive.

  • Highly motivated and excellent written and analytical skills
  • Excellent research skills
  • Fully proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
  • Prior experience with sustainability programs is not required, but will be preferred
  • Strong interest in ESG/sustainability and an open mind.
  • You must be graduating between Aug 2024 to July 2026 to apply.
  • You should be available full time for this programme that runs from January to June 2024

How to apply:

Please visit https://careers.db.com/ to apply.