Deutsche Bank Summer Internship 2027

The Deutsche Bank Internship Programme – Investment Banking & Capital Markets – London 2027 is a nine-week summer programme designed to give students direct exposure to one of the bank's major client-facing divisions. The programme combines formal training, ongoing support and practical experience working on real projects.

Deutsche Bank's Investment Banking & Capital Markets business provides advisory and financing services to large and mid-sized companies, financial institutions, governments, government agencies and financial sponsors. Its work covers areas including mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, debt and equity capital raising, ESG-related solutions and structured equity transactions.

Interns may contribute to company and industry research, client transactions, financial modelling, valuation, financial forecasting and the preparation of materials such as pitch books, corporate profiles and transaction documents. Depending on their placement, interns may also work with equity sales and research teams and gain exposure to IPO opportunities.

Potential areas include sector coverage such as Consumer, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Industrials, Infrastructure and Utilities, Real Estate/Gaming/Lodging/Leisure and Technology, Media & Telecom. Product groups include Leveraged Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions, while country coverage can include Nordic, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

A formal finance degree is not required. Deutsche Bank states that its training programmes are designed to provide interns with the technical skills needed to develop a career in the division.

• Applicants must:
  • Be in the penultimate year of study, with their final undergraduate year or Master's year remaining after the internship.
  • Complete all studies and outstanding graduation requirements between 1 August 2027 and 31 July 2028.
  • Be able to begin full-time work in July 2028, subject to UK working legislation and visa requirements.
  • Return to full-time study after completing the 2027 internship.
  • Be on track to achieve a 2:1 or First, or equivalent, in their undergraduate degree.
  • Have achieved at least three A-Levels at grade AAA, including at least A in A-Level Maths, or the equivalent UCAS qualification.
  • Have no more than 12 months of full-time relevant work experience.
  • Meet the relevant equivalent academic requirements if educated outside the UK.
  • Applicants from any degree discipline may apply.

  For some IBCM placements, fluency in a European language in addition to English is considered desirable.

Successful interns can expect:

• A structured nine-week summer internship.
• Formal training and continuous professional support.
• Practical involvement in real Deutsche Bank projects.
• Exposure to Investment Banking & Capital Markets transactions.
• Professional skills training.
• Division-specific technical training.
• Induction into Deutsche Bank's structure, strategy, values and culture.
• A dedicated buddy and mentor.
• Formal and informal networking opportunities.
• Interaction with experienced professionals across the bank.
• Access to Deutsche Bank's pre-programme community resources.
• Opportunities to develop a professional network.
• Exposure to international clients and cross-border business.
• Access to Deutsche Bank wellbeing programmes and support.

The initial application requires:

• A completed online application form.
• CV/résumé.
• Evidence of A-Level qualifications or equivalent academic qualifications.

Applicants educated outside the UK should check the equivalent requirements for the stated A-Level/UCAS criteria before applying.

Deutsche Bank states that it looks for applicants with:

• Strong foundational knowledge and interest in Corporate Finance and Accounting.
• Confident, constructive and effective communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Confidence engaging with clients.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Ability to organise tasks and manage multiple projects with demanding timelines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability and willingness to collaborate across Deutsche Bank's teams and international platform.
• Genuine interest in Investment Banking & Capital Markets.
• Motivation and appropriate skills demonstrated during the interview process.

• Real investment-banking exposure: Work on genuine client and transaction-related projects.
• Technical development: Gain experience with financial modelling, valuation, research and transaction documentation.
• Formal training: Receive structured professional and division-specific training.
• Global exposure: IBCM works with corporate, institutional, government and sponsor clients internationally.
• Professional networking: Build relationships with Deutsche Bank colleagues, mentors and other interns.
• Career exploration: Experience Investment Banking & Capital Markets before deciding whether to pursue it after graduation.
• Broad degree access: Applicants from any degree discipline can be considered.
• Multiple business areas: Gain potential exposure to sector, product and international coverage teams.