Deutsche Bank has yet to give a SINGLE UPDATE for SA 2020

All the other banks are making changes, and if not changes, at least emails of assurance. And these fuckers haven't sent out a single email regarding ANYTHING. Pissing me off.

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Someone in my class did, but no real response. A girl in my SA class has a family member in the higher ups of DB, and she doesn't have any word either.

 

Incoming DB SA here. I've had a few calls with HR recently but no proper reassurance yet. What I got from the call is that it is unlikely that a proper in person internship will happen (not really a surprise) and that they are talking with other BBs to decide the best outcome. We should be getting more information either next week or the week after, for now there is not much that we can do. I'd like to think that it is more likely than not than the internship will go ahead but through a shortened virtual program.

 

Nope, these assholes. I swear to god, if they cancel internships without pay, I will lose my shit. I had some lit corp fin offers that I passed up for this.

 

Do you think banks will have different decisions based on internship location? Or 1 decision for all interns/groups? Because I'm at a satellite location and the virus is nothing like NYC over here.

 

I think they're going to try and just follow what the rest of the BBs do as they seem to really be trying to salvage their platform and become a serious name again. But don't get your hopes up.

 

Based on conversations I've had with people for group placement, seems like the alternative is a virtual and/or shortened program, not canceling. Cannot confirm obviously since situation is fluid but highly doubt they will cancel, especially considering what other BBs have come out with. DB is probably waiting a little longer to make the right move (better than them making rash decisions, in my opinion). But trying not to get my hopes up too high just in case.

 

Same. It seems like they are trying to make things work by exploring options and that should be positive but idk.

 

To those wondering, the message was

"During this unprecedented time, we want to let you know that we are thinking of you and hope that you, your family and friends are staying safe and well. Since we last communicated on March 20, our organization has transitioned to working remotely, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and understand your college life has changed as well. We find ourselves adjusting to a new normal, with a continued focus on the safety and well-being of our employees, including our interns. As previously mentioned, we continue to monitor the impact of this health crisis and any potential impact it will have on planning for our 2020 internship programs. As we continue to explore options, we will keep you updated as we make decisions. For now, we have decided to pause any desk placement processes until we have finalized our approach for this summer. In addition, given the increased spread of coronavirus cases across the US and implications on travel businesses, including short-term rentals, we have decided to pause travel reservations for the intern program. If you contacted our travel desk, you will be notified that your reservation will be placed on hold. We also ask that you refrain from booking any accommodations for your internship. We will update you as soon as possible regarding any future decisions and thank you in advance for your patience at this time.

In the interim, please know our graduate recruitment team is here for you and available for any questions or specific concerns.

Stay safe and we will be in touch soon."

 

I mean it's not the greatest news but placement day was technically supposed to be next week. I'm thinking they probably just want to figure out the format of the internship first (if it's happening) and then pick up where we left off? Idk

 

What do people think about the chances of guaranteed return offers like other banks are doing? I feel like with the reputation DB has had recently, they have the most to gain or lose from doing or not doing this.

 

flawed logic. What do they gain by that? A good reputation with their current SA class? In my opinion many banks will do the virtual internship with some kind of project and then give out offers. They have nothing to lose by doing that and no need to rush from their side. And no just because 2 banks have done it, this doesn't pressure the banks at all (because why should it? Who would hold them accountable if they do not follow?)

 

super high actually, it would be the perfect opportunity for DB to finally optimize their cost structure

 

don't know, all i got was a vague blanket statement.

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Was anyone able to decipher what the message that they sent out a few days meant; wasnt' it basically the same as what they sent out last month? What other banks have yet to confirm stuff. UBS, Barclays?

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wdym? Class of 2022 would apply there like normal. So many people want this job that they'll find enough talent willing to fill their summer analyst class size. I mean even before this PR for the firm was not great and still many were willing to take the risk.

 

I was on the phone with the HR (not US) they’ve mentioned that as of right now they are looking at either sticking with the original plan or going with an “alternative” plan (which wasn’t clarified). All we can do is wait and see, there is no point in speculating. The fact that group selections have not happened yet is very much concerning (albeit not sure if other banks have already done that).

 

realistically , when would we find out do you think? i’m assuming next week. anything after that seems so late

 

Lmao no updates at all? Deutsche better do something big to redeem themselves, they're really not doing themselves favours

 

wouldn’t they have already cancelled it? if they’re so set on not having the program why would they wait this long

 
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just got off the phone with hr, they have confirmed that the program will be for sure happening. whether the program will have a delayed start or be totally virtual is still up in the air, but the internship program this summer will not be cancelled.

 

posting this again from the other DB thread:

Just got off a long call with HR (APAC). They're finalizing things and most likely we'll hear by end of week/next week. Indicated that it's very likely we'll have late start + virtual internship and changes to "assessment for graduate opportunities" (obvs didn't go into detail but I suppose that means there wil be more interviews/projects after the summer/end of summer to access who gets a return offer? HR also said summer interns "will be prioritized for 2021 hiring" - sounds like auto FT is off the table? :/ ). Also mentioned possibility of a Plan A + Plan B. Whatever decision they make will most likely be implemented globally, and that things are changing so rapidly that they want to remain "flexible".

 

I called the NYU intern summer housing desk asking about this. They said that they plan to keep the cancellation deadline by May 1st but they might release a new statement on the website prior to that date to give flexibility for students. They also said June 28 is the new check-in day for the summer interns and you can adjust your payment/room option before then if you still decide to room there through early-mid August.

Really just a waiting game to hear updates from both DB and NYU to make a decision by April 30th tbh.

 

Any possibility that they give auto FT offers? Seems like many other banks and companies were set on virtual weeks ago and announced it even without having full details planned out. Is it possible that it may be too difficult to have a full program and they have more of an online training type thing that some companies are going through with?

 

Unfortunately it just won’t happen with DB which sucks. They would have to convert everyone doing S&T and Corporate Finance. And I cannot see them converting 100% of their S&T class. I hope I am wrong though lol

 

Do you think they would ever change their stance on pay considering most other banks have committed to paying their interns the full 9/10 weeks.

 

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