Deutsche Bank GROW Programme Review

The insight allowed me to learn more about Deutsche Bank, its divisions and employee resource groups (ERGs). There were lots of different presentations- the first day was an overview of the bank, as well as an introduction to finance, financial markets and banking. The second day was a bit more relaxed with plenty of breaks and a group tasks for creating a promotional video. The last day covered the different divisions at the bank.

This experience definitely encouraged me to be more communicative with both the presenters and speakers, as well as with my peers. I also improved my business acumen and financial knowledge, as the sessions were very informative. One of the other sessions I really enjoyed was about self-confidence in the workplace and creating a personal brand, and I really feel like I managed to improve these.

It felt slightly overwhelming at first since there are so many different divisions and teams at Deutsche Bank, but that means that there is a role for everyone. On the last day, there was a division overview followed by a Q&A, and that allowed me to clear any doubts about each role- the analysts were so nice and welcoming!

The company seems to really put emphasis on integrity and doing the right thing for the client to ensure a long-term mutually beneficial relationship & that was something that stood out to me. Moreover, I enjoyed the session on employee resource groups (ERGs) such as DBWomen or DBProud. I got the impression that there is really a friendly atmosphere in the bank, and no toxic competitiveness.

I enjoyed all of the presentations, sessions and activities! It was very well-organised, and they made sure we had plenty of breaks during the day. I learnt a great deal about the finance industry and the different roles at Deutsche Bank and I now have a clearer idea of what I would like my career to look. At the beginning of the third day we also had mock-interviews and the feedback I received really helped me see how prepared I was for an actual summer internship interview.

Yes

I would advise anyone to apply to any of the programmes that Deutsche Bank offers, as this experience was invaluable to me, and I am sure my peers can say the same. The application process is not that difficult and it is 100% worth it. The advice I would give would be to be open-minded and explore the different opportunities and roles at the bank, instead of choosing the most mainstream career path (investment banking).