Investment Bank Apprenticeship Programme

Our Investment Bank Apprenticeship Programme is your gateway to a successful finance career. You’ll learn from people who lead in global finance and develop the mindset and skills to grow in a fast-moving environment

We will provide you with comprehensive training, full financial sponsorship towards an Applied Finance degree at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and professional qualifications such as CISI.

Here, you’ll gain exposure to fascinating projects, building a network that will help you to drive your career forward.

We offer apprenticeships in two areas of the Investment Bank:

Investment Banking & Capital Markets (IBCM)
Fixed Income & Currencies (FIC)

Programme and Training Overview

Over this four-year programme, you’ll split your time between studying toward a degree in Applied Finance and get hands-on experience rotating through different teams.

Your tasks might include industry research, company performance monitoring, pricing products for traders, preparing financial data analysis, pitching transactions to the team, participating in client calls, or refining the way we do forecasts.

You’ll also be involved in live deals, exploring new private financing, and lending opportunities, preparing marketing materials for clients, and reviewing deal pricing and structure comparisons.

Here, you’ll feel part of the team from the start, with learning and development opportunities throughout your first year and beyond. You will also be supported by a mentor within the business, in addition to HR and your line manager.

You will learn from the best, evolve professionally as well as personally, and build a firm foundation upon which to specialise later. Whichever path you take, you’ll gain the skills and experience to continue a long-term career with us.

Investment Banking & Capital Markets

Discover a career in our Investment Banking & Capital Markets division where we focus on building long-term, trusted relationships with major corporates, financial institutions, sponsors and sovereigns worldwide.

Our IBCM business is a comprehensive private-side product and coverage area, specialising in the primary issuance of multi-currency debt and equity from origination through to execution.

Apprentices may gain experience in areas such as Debt Capital Markets (DCM), Investment-Grade Acquisition Finance, Equity Capital Markets (ECM), Structured Equity Transactions Group (SETG), and Leveraged Debt Capital Markets.

Find out more about Investment Banking & Capital Markets in the Unofficial Guide to Banking.

Fixed Income and Currencies (FIC)

FIC is where much of our commercial activity takes place, bringing together Trading, Structuring, Sales and Financing teams who work together to support clients with their risk management needs by providing market access, liquidity provision, and financing solutions.

Your apprenticeship may involve work in:

Foreign exchange
Rates
Credit
Global emerging markets

Find out more about Fixed Income and Currencies and the areas you can work in from our Unofficial Guide to Banking.

Eligibility Criteria

Are you analytical, driven and keen to learn new skills? We’re looking for people who have a thirst for knowledge and a desire to problem solve. Your strong communication skills and entrepreneurial mindset will allow you to thrive in our collaborative and diverse culture.

To apply, you should be in your final year of sixth form (school, academy or college), or have recently completed your A-Levels. The apprenticeship programme will last for four years.

Offers will be conditional on acceptance to the Applied Finance degree programme at Queen Mary University London (QMUL), so we encourage you to ensure you meet the minimum entry requirements:

GCSE in Maths and English at grades A*-C (4-9) or equivalent,
Have achieved or are expected to achieve at least 3 A-Levels at AAA or the UCAS points equivalent from their 3 best A Level grades (i.e. A*, A, B or A*, A*, C), with a minimum A in A-Level Maths

Applicants should also hold a British or EU passport with the relevant immigration papers.

Application process

Our application process for the Investment Bank Degree Apprenticeship typically includes:

Online assessment tests
An assessment day including a technical interview, a divisional skills exercise and a group exercise

Before you apply, we recommend you learn more about Deutsche Bank, our structure and how our divisions work. You can find out more by visiting the Unofficial Guide to Banking and get tips for your application on our Employability Hub.