Graduate Energy Team

At VivCourt, you’ll work with Traders and Analysts to execute research-driven trades in global energy markets. You’ll have the chance to build a deep understanding of global energy markets, even if you’re new to trading, with ample opportunities to contribute to decisions that impact the bigger picture.

 At VivCourt, you’ll collaborate with Traders to research global events, market trends, and pricing dynamics. You’ll be a key player, providing fundamental analysis that shapes our energy division’s decisions and drives accurate trade execution.

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The Program

  • – Start with ten weeks of in-class lessons led by senior traders covering pricing theory, logic, our quantitative strategies and more.
  • – Immerse yourself in our culture and mission while gaining practical experience in actual and simulated trading environments.
  • – Shadow teams, work on impactful projects, and present your findings to the trading team.
  • – Benefit from regular feedback and a dedicated mentor for personalised support.
  • – After ten weeks, join a Brisbane desk to continue learning and make an immediate impact, with full support from our Energy division to help build your career.

    • Location: Brisbane

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    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

    Energy Trader

    A solid grasp of probability and mathematical concepts.

    Strong numerical reasoning and mental arithmetic.

    Our traders use market data and news to inform their daily trading decisions. Confidence in analysing and interpreting diverse data sets is essential. 

    Energy Analyst

     Skilled at collecting data from various sources such as research databases and online resources, synthesising and making sense of the data.

    Familiarity using statistical methods and mathematical models to interpret data and draw informed conclusions.

    Proficiency using SQL, Python, R or other relevant tools to derive insights from data.

    Behavioural Skills

    You’re able to stay composed under pressure and bounce back from setbacks.

    You enjoy the process of untangling complexity and learning new concepts to understand how things work.

    You’re able to use available information to make quick, intelligent decisions under pressure.

    You believe in the power of collaboration and are capable of communicating your ideas while listening to those of others.

    You exhibit initiative, perseverance, and a competitive drive, aiming to outperform the market together.

    WHAT’S OUR

    HIRING PROCESS?

    Who Can Apply? Final year students or recent graduates with AU/NZ citizenship or Australian PR. Unfortunately, we cannot accept visa holders at this time.

    01.
    Online technical – sequences, probability, statistics
    02.
    Behavioural phone screen – understanding experience, interests & motivations
    03.
    Take home case study – analysis of a scenario using a dataset
    04.
    Two interview rounds – combined behavioural and technical
    05.
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