Investment Banking & Capital Markets/Advisory Professional Practice Programme

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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.

At Deutsche Bank, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment where everyone can thrive. In our commitment to diversity and in accordance with the Spanish General Disability Law (LGD), we especially welcome applications from qualified candidates with a recognized degree of disability.

Role details and how to fit into the team

Join Deutsche Bank’s Investment Bank in Madrid through a structured Professional Practice Programme for recent graduates. The programme is offered under a professional practice employment contract with a duration of between 6 and 12 months, providing the opportunity to work alongside experienced bankers and gain hands-on exposure to Investment Banking & Capital Markets activities, projects and transactions. The Programme will start in January 2027.

Responsibilities

·       Support the origination and execution of M&A, ECM and LDCM transactions across all sectors.

·       Assist with company valuations, financial modelling and other quantitative and strategic work.

·       Prepare client presentations, transaction materials, company profiles and sector updates for pitches and live mandates.

·       Research banks, insurers, asset managers and other financial institutions to identify relevant market trends and potential transaction opportunities.

·       Support due diligence, buyer and target screening, process coordination and other transaction-related activities

Skills

·       Demonstrate strong quantitative, numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial, company and market information.

·       Show a strong interest in Investment Banking, and a genuine motivation to learn and develop professionally.

·       Communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a demanding, international and cross-border environment.

·       Apply strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, accountability and a proactive approach to analysing companies and supporting transaction-related work.

·       Communicate fluently in English and Spanish and demonstrate good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

• Have completed your most recent university degree or relevant postgraduate qualification no earlier than January 2026 and no later than the start date of the programme (January 2027), and have no more than six months of relevant professional experience following completion of your studies.

Well-being & Benefits

• Emotionally and mentally balanced: We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health. Benefit from initiatives such as counseling and support in difficult life situations and a culture where you can openly speak about mental health.

• Physically thriving: We support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive. For example, discount in gyms, annual medical check up's, standing desks...

• Socially connected: We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and well-being. Benefits vary from different types of paid and unpaid leave, hybrid model of remote working (for some positions …)

• Financially secure: We support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future. Benefit from meal allowance, pension contribution plans, banking services for employees, flex compensation program...

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.