DWS is a global asset manager headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, with approximately 4,600 employees and EUR 1,093bn in assets under management as of March 2026. The firm serves institutional and retail clients worldwide, drawing on more than 60 years of investment experience. It operates across multiple geographic regions including Europe, the Americas and Asia.
The company provides integrated investment solutions spanning active management, passive and index strategies, and alternatives. Its capabilities cover both liquid and illiquid asset classes, including public markets equities and fixed income, real estate investment, and crypto investments. DWS combines market insight and disciplined research to develop cross-product solutions tailored to client needs across these domains.
DWS emphasises diversity and inclusion as drivers of sustainable outcomes for clients and stakeholders. The firm states it is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where it treats everyone fairly and embraces dialogue and diverse views.