Joli Chan

First steps

My career with Deutsche Bank began with the Summer Internship in 2020. I was drawn to the bank’s strong international presence as well as its culture and values, which aligned with my own. The internship was a great experience so when that was done, I didn’t have to think twice about accepting the bank’s offer to join the Graduate Programme.

360º learning

As a Graduate Analyst, I’m learning about the various aspects of our business through a rotational programme that takes me to different teams, covering anything from trade finance to institutional cash management. I also get to work on interesting and complex projects, such as researching and assessing potential opportunities for our business in the Greater Bay Area.

Personal growth

Throughout my internship and at the start of the Graduate Programme, I received extensive training that equipped me with basic but essential financial knowledge to help me better understand the breadth and depth of our business. For someone who came into the job from a non-business background, these trainings, as well as various mentorship programmes, played a big part in my transition from being a student to a professional.

Authentic connections

Among everything, I value the relationships that I have built at Deutsche Bank the most. Over the course of various rotations, I’ve established close bonds with my many teammates and managers. People here are just really nice and friendly.

There’s also a flat hierarchical culture, which allows us to freely voice our opinions and give suggestions on how to improve the way we work. There aren’t any silos either. Colleagues from different teams and divisions are always happy to collaborate on the work front, and to invest their time in building relationships over lunch or coffee.

Some advice

Go for an internship or graduate programme that is comprehensive, structured, and designed to give you global exposure, from people to projects.