Why work for Deutsche Bank

Hi,

I am applying for a summer internship in the corporate finance role (IBD) at Deutsche Bank.

I know it isn't the best place to work for at moment, but I am trying to figure out reasons of why I would want to work for Deutsche Bank and am coming up empty. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Also with regards to the application form, wold you say a cover letter is essential (they do say they prefer one)?

Thanks

5,924 WSO Academy Investment Banking Session Reviews: 4.82/5

Class of '26 Nov 2026 Cohort

5.00/5

Investment Banking Full Resume Review

“Overall it was a seamless process with very little back and forth. The feedback was very clear and actionable. It was very obvious were my short comings were and where I needed to improve my resume. Feed back was very constructive and overall was super helpful. The process was very streamlined and efficient. The only thing I would improve from the process not necessarily the mentor was that there should be a way to disclose if you are under a non disclosure agreement because that created some friction when implementing feedback.”

Class of '29 Sep 2026 Cohort

5.00/5

Investment Banking LinkedIn Review

“My meeting with Luke was extremely helpful in giving me a clearer understanding of the steps I need to take to improve my positioning for investment banking recruitment. We focused on three key areas: strengthening and refining my resume, being more intentional and consistent with networking, and dedicating significant time to technical preparation. I especially appreciated how Luke was concise and straight to the point with his feedback. He clearly identified where I can improve and provided actionable advice that I can immediately apply as I continue preparing for the recruiting process.”

See All 11,033 WSO Academy Reviews

1 Comments

poopybutthole

IB

10y

Molestiae consequuntur dolore temporibus qui officia sit. At rerum aut quod minima ipsum. Consequuntur veniam dolorem odio expedita incidunt pariatur. Ipsa consectetur repellat sint sequi libero. Eaque odio quaerat ex id quia ea. Enim est nobis sed quae et id.

Reply

Quote

Report

Other

Trending Content - Investment Banking Forum

+112	[2026 - October] Unbiased Prestige Rankings	62	13h
+98	Who is the final boss in Houston Energy? (GS, JEFF or EVR)	38	14h
+91	You should probably leave IB	29	13h
+53	UBS Catastrophic Q1-Q3 26, M&A -17%, Outside Top 10 in Americas, EMEA & APAC	8	5h
+45	Banking (Un)fortunately Still Needs You: My Case for Bankers in the AI Era	15	13h
+40	Moelis PCA vs Lower tier BB Coverage	32	1d
+30	New analyst: how are you thinking about learning to model when AI is getting this good?	6	3d
+28	UBS IB #24 in US M&A in 2026	10	2d
+27	Lateraling as Analyst	25	2d
+24	How much should you ask questions / seek feedback as an intern?	9	2d

Career Resources

1	redever	99.2
2	kanon	99.0
3	Secyh62	99.0
4	BankonBanking	99.0
5	CompBanker	98.9
6	DrApeman	98.9
7	GameTheory	98.9
8	dosk17	98.9
9	Betsy Massar	98.9
10	Linda Abraham	98.8

Elite Career Bootcamp. Top Job Offer Guaranteed.

Elite Career Bootcamp. Top Job Offer Guaranteed.

Why work for Deutsche Bank

Score Breakdown

Feedback

Score Breakdown

Feedback

Elite Career Bootcamp. Top Job Offer Guaranteed.

Elite Career Bootcamp. Top Job Offer Guaranteed.

Why work for Deutsche Bank

See All Comments - 100% Free

Trending Content - Investment Banking Forum