Deutsche Bank Graduate Programme (f/m/x) Investment Banking & Capital Markets (IB&CM), Spain Graduates 2026

About the Graduate Programme:

Join Deutsche Bank and transform the world of banking. Our development program will be transformative to you too, with a wealth of training, exposure to fascinating projects, and endless opportunities to gain the skills you need to innovate for the benefit of our clients and society as a whole. You’ll work alongside some of the industry’s top minds and build a network around you that will help drive your career in the direction you want it to go in. We look for talented and driven candidates who will thrive in an inclusive culture where individuality defines your impact. If you want to develop the skills needed to build a thriving financial services career, Deutsche Bank is the place to discover your full potential.

The Deutsche Bank Graduate Program is a year-long comprehensive program 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 program.

About the division:

You will be joining the Investment Bank, who are looking for individuals to join the Spanish coverage team within Corporate Finance in Madrid. As a part of the team, you will work with experienced bankers on origination / execution projects, supporting clients in the areas of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), financings and generic strategic advice.

You will be provided with full on-the-job training. Classroom based technical skills and product training will be made available. You will have access to a buddy network with peers across the platform and a mentoring scheme to help you grow and evolve as your career takes shape.

About the role:

• Involvement in the origination and execution of M&A, Equity Capital Markets (ECM) and financing transactions, industry and company research, quantitative analysis, company valuation analysis and financial modelling
• Preparing presentations and customizing materials for discussions with clients, investors and the broader investment community
• Creating, maintaining, and analyzing basic and advanced company valuation models
• Researching and analyzing specific company financial information, as well as industry and market fundamentals
• In both origination and execution projects, you will be given early responsibility to communicate with clients, other advisers and senior investment bankers.

What we look for:

• Excellent communication skills, self-motivated with drive and determination to learn.
• Ability and dedication to work under pressure.
• Robust quantitative, numerical and analytical skills.
• Educated to bachelor’s degree level or equivalent qualifications.
• International experience (work or academics) will be positively valued.

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).

Well-being & Benefits

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and well-being at its centre.

• 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...

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 Inside Deutsche Bank to discover more about the culture of Deutsche Bank including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Learning, Future of Work and more besides.

How to apply: 

You'll find a wealth of helpful tools and information on our Employability Hub that will support you with your application, prepare for the assessment processes and adapt to a new working environment. Please visit our Careers Website to apply. 

Please include your current CV, transcripts of records (A-levels and University) and internship/employment references to your application.

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.