Graduate Programme Private Bank 2026

Position Overview
For over 150 years, our dedication to being the Global Hausbank for our clients has been driven by our people – in around 60 countries and across more than 150 nationalities.

Their deep understanding, insights, expertise, and passion help our clients navigate an increasingly complex world – be it in our Corporate Bank, our Private Bank, our Investment Bank or our Asset Management division.

Together we can make a great impact for our clients home and abroad, securing their lasting success and financial security.

The Private Bank combines Deutsche Bank's private client's business and its international business with private and commercial clients together with Wealth Management in a single division. In both the domestic German market and worldwide the Private Bank provides high-quality advice to over 20 million clients and a broad range of financial services in 19 countries – ranging from day-to-day banking services right through to advisory services for sophisticated Private Banking and Wealth Management clients.

The Deutsche Bank Graduate Programme is a comprehensive programme designed to provide you with exposure to a range of fascinating projects and ongoing professional and technical training to develop the skills you need to grow your career. You'll feel supported by a network of peers and mentors and benefit from our global well-being programme.

Our 13-months Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to explore and gain hands-on experience across key functions that shape our Private Bank - to be the Nr. 1 in Germany and one of the leading banks in the world.

Through individually tailored rotations, you will gain insights into our Investment Solutions Team. Collaborations with global teams will broaden your global exposure.

What we look for:

We are looking for motivated university graduates who are enthusiastic team players with excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

You will rotate across three core functions: Discretionary Portfolio Management (DPM), Advisory, and Insurance, gaining hands-on experience and building expertise in investment strategies, client advisory, and protection solutions.

Responsibilities
During the rotations, you will:

• DPM Rotation:

• Support portfolio managers in implementing discretionary mandates.

• Assist in monitoring investment strategies, asset allocation, and risk management.

• Contribute to reporting and performance analysis for client portfolios.

• Advisory Rotation:

• Collaborate with advisory teams to design tailored investment solutions for clients.

• Participate in product governance, suitability checks, and regulatory compliance processes.

• Prepare client presentations and market updates.

• Insurance Rotation:

• Work with insurance specialists to integrate protection solutions into client portfolios.

• Manage relationships with insurance partners and support distribution agreements.
• Advise client-facing teams on life insurance products and regulatory requirements.

To be eligible for the 2026 Graduate Programme, you must:

• Complete your studies (all final exams, coursework and have no outstanding requirements for graduation) between 1st January 2025 and 31st July 2026.
• Be able to start full time work in July 2026, subject to local working legislation and visa requirements.
• Possess no more than 12 months full-time, relevant work experience (excluding internships).

Skills

• Recent graduate with a degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent Italian, Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Being proficient in Microsoft Office software (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
• Interest in wealth management, investment products, and insurance solutions.

What We Offer:

• Structured learning and mentorship throughout the program.
• Exposure to diverse teams and international best practices.
• Opportunity to build a career in Investment Solutions within a leading financial institution.

Starting Date: July 2026

Well-being & Benefits

Emotionally and mentally balanced: We encourage work-life balance and we are committed to provide an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre. We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health. We promote a culture where you can openly speak about mental health (Personal Support Line).

Physically thriving: We support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing an insurance coverage and welfare benefits.

Socially connected: We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self confidence and well being; we organize conferences, webinar and networking opportunities to share diversity, equity and inclusion contents.

Financially secure: We support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future. Benefit from meal allowance, Pension Fund, Welfare Plan, banking services for employees.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.