About the Programme:

Designed to inspire black heritage students, the programme is an amazing opportunity for you to experience the inclusive and collaborative culture that we’re proud to have cultivated at Deutsche Bank.

As part of Rise into Fixed Income & Currencies you will have the opportunity to take part in a varied schedule covering the below:

• A four-day interactive (in-person) insight programme introducing you to Deutsche Bank and the Financial Services sector focusing on Fixed Income & Currencies.
• You will gain an understanding of other areas of the bank to broaden your understanding of how each area operates in partnership to fulfil our client needs.
• Interactive workshops introducing our business, clients, and our role in society.
• The opportunity to meet inspirational leaders and role models from analysts and associates right through to senior management.
• Employability skills workshops with the Early Careers team.
• You will have an opportunity to attend in-person workshops, interactive or networking sessions to see what goes on behind the scenes.
• You will have access to a dedicated Deutsche Bank mentor who will be committed to guiding you throughout the programme and supporting your professional journey for 12 months after the programme.

Rise into Fixed Income & Currencies is a programme that not only recognizes your talent but also rewards it. By becoming a part of our bank, you’re becoming part of a diverse and inclusive network that will continue to support you for the rest of your career.

Successful students may have the opportunity to be considered for Deutsche Bank’s Internship Programme in Summer 2028.

About the Division:

Discover the world of financial markets and begin your career in our Fixed Income & Currencies (FIC) division.

Fixed Income and Currencies brings together top-tier sales, trading, structuring and research teams across Credit, Emerging Markets, Foreign Exchange, and Rates. We empower clients to achieve their financial goals by offering tailored solutions to manage risk, secure funding, and access liquidity.

What we look for:

We recruit highly intelligent individuals who are ambitious and adaptable. They are studying for degrees in many different disciplines. Strong levels of numeracy are important however you won’t necessarily need a formal financial background to thrive. Our comprehensive training programmes will provide you the technical knowledge you’ll need to build a career with us. Above all, we’re looking for entrepreneurial, hardworking people who thrive best in a diverse culture where innovation and agile thinking abound.

We’re looking for individuals with

• Strong intellectual curiosity.
• A keen interest in global financial markets.
• A driven and ambitious mindset.
• Excellent critical-thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

To apply for our Programme you must

• Be in the first year of your undergraduate studies, or your second year of a four year course.
• 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).
• Possess no more than 12 months full-time, relevant work experience (this excludes previous internships).

Whilst we are unable to sponsor visas for this programme, if you are currently studying in the UK on a Tier 4 Student visa, you must ensure your terms and conditions allow for non-term time working. You may be asked to provide evidence of this to the Early Careers team.

About us and our teams:

Our values define the working environment we strive to create – where our people have a sense of belonging and everyone feels welcomed, respected and can contribute and grow. We know that high-performing teams have different skills, backgrounds, and experiences. We collaborate, encourage and enable open dialogue and diversity of views. 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. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

Visit This is DB – Deutsche Bank Careers to discover more about the culture of Deutsche Bank including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Learning, Future of Work and more besides.

How to apply:

Please visit www.careers.db.com/students-graduates to apply.

Please note, as with all programmes, 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.

If you’re unsure which division to apply to please find out more via The Unofficial Guide to Banking.

The deadline for submitting applications is 29th November, 11:59PM GMT.

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.

Virtual interviews will take place between January and February, with the programme running from 5th to 8th April 2027.

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