Location: Sydney
Application date: Start of year. If you’re interested in this role and would like to be notified when it opens, please join our talent community below.
Trading Internship
Our 8-10 week Summer Trading Internship is designed for penultimate-year students eager to explore the trading industry, regardless of previous experience. You’ll gain valuable industry experience, sharpen your analytical skills, and discover what makes our company unique. Guided by experienced traders, you’ll develop a strong foundation in trading and financial markets.
The Program
Our goal is to bring great talent to VivCourt. All interns will have the opportunity to be considered for our graduate program the following year.
What do we look for?
Many of our successful traders have backgrounds in STEM. However, we believe in creating diverse, well-rounded teams and welcome all candidates with the right skills.
Technical Skills
Statistical and Mathematical Knowledge
A solid grasp of probability and mathematical concepts.
Numerical Skills
Strong numerical reasoning and mental arithmetic.
Data Analysis
Experience managing large datasets with machine learning and critical thinking techniques, along with familiarity with tools like Python, R, and MATLAB.
Programming Skills
Programming experience is preferred or a proven interest in learning since our traders work with Python to build tools that support our trading strategies.
Behavioural Skills
Curiosity
You enjoy the process of untangling complexity and learning new concepts to understand how things work.
Good Decision-Making
You’re able to use available information to make quick, intelligent decisions in real time.
Strong Communication and Collaboration
You believe in the power of collaboration and are capable of communicating your ideas while listening to those of others.
Relentless Determination
You exhibit initiative, perseverance, and a competitive drive, aiming to outperform the market together.
WHAT’S OUR
HIRING PROCESS?
Who Can Apply? Penultimate students with AU/NZ citizenship or Australian PR. Unfortunately, we cannot accept visa holders at this time.
01.
Online technical – sequences, probability, statistics
Online technical – sequences, probability, statistics
02.
Behavioural phone screen – understanding experience, interests & motivations
Behavioural phone screen – understanding experience, interests & motivations
03.
Two interview rounds – combined behavioural and technical
Two interview rounds – combined behavioural and technical
04.
Offer
Offer
PROFILE
VITO HUANG
Degree: Bachelor of Data Science — UniMelb
Role: Trading Intern, Graduate Trader
At the start of the internship, people from different teams will run classes and lessons to help establish trading fundamentals and elucidate what they do day-to-day. Whether it be market-making games or the projects you work on, everything will hone your quantitative and problem solving skills.
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