FIC Apprentice Review
at Deutsche Bank
Degree Apprenticeship
Investment Banking
London
Review Submitted: May 2026
Overall Rating
4.3 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Rotating through different desks in Sales & Trading.
Currently working in structured trading & financing across government cashflow backed sectors such as education, healthcare, and social housing.
Conducting market research across relevant sectors to identify suitability for financing opportunities.
Assisting in the preparation of internal materials such as credit memos as well as client-facing presentations.
Producing regular market updates highlighting relevant transactions and trends across European markets.
Supporting collateral bookings, preparing risk weight relief documentation, filing legal reimbursement and broader desk administration to support transaction execution
Shadowing traders and structurers to understand pricing considerations, risk management, and deal execution.
Currently working in structured trading & financing across government cashflow backed sectors such as education, healthcare, and social housing.
Conducting market research across relevant sectors to identify suitability for financing opportunities.
Assisting in the preparation of internal materials such as credit memos as well as client-facing presentations.
Producing regular market updates highlighting relevant transactions and trends across European markets.
Supporting collateral bookings, preparing risk weight relief documentation, filing legal reimbursement and broader desk administration to support transaction execution
Shadowing traders and structurers to understand pricing considerations, risk management, and deal execution.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised, university can be slow to respond but Deutsche HR is very on top of things and responsive. Progressions and next steps are always very clear.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Good; you have both an academic advisor and university liason to help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Very good; slow starting in first semester but Asset pricing module is very useful and EPA preperation course.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There is constant networking opportunities and professional events such as talks and seminars provided at work through the Junior Network as well as organised socials.
N/A - I instead joined university sociteties as I lived on campus in first year giving me great access to the wider university social life outside of apprenticeships.
N/A - I instead joined university sociteties as I lived on campus in first year giving me great access to the wider university social life outside of apprenticeships.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Deutsche Bank to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have enjoyed my time on the apprenticeships so far and think it is a good opportunity to gain exposure to front office while still getting a recognisable degree.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Deutsche Bank?
Doing in depth research will help you choose what you want to do – if you are interested in banking check out The Unofficial Guide to Banking to find out more which is linked on the DB Apprenticeships landing page.
Have a plan B – you can apply for university and apprenticeships then choose the best option for you.
Applying for jobs is hard work, you need to dedicate time and make sure you submit quality applications as you often only get one chance each recruitment round.
Get someone to help you check your applications and practise your interview answers.
It is a competitive process – you will likely get knocked back, but this is normal!
Ask for feedback and use this to improve.
Don’t use ChatGPT or AI to help you with applications and assessments – it’s obvious and you
may get retested at a later stage.
Have a plan B – you can apply for university and apprenticeships then choose the best option for you.
Applying for jobs is hard work, you need to dedicate time and make sure you submit quality applications as you often only get one chance each recruitment round.
Get someone to help you check your applications and practise your interview answers.
It is a competitive process – you will likely get knocked back, but this is normal!
Ask for feedback and use this to improve.
Don’t use ChatGPT or AI to help you with applications and assessments – it’s obvious and you
may get retested at a later stage.
