A solid grasp of probability and mathematical concepts is key.
Graduate
As a Graduate Energy Trader at VivCourt, your primary responsibilities will involve collaborating with Traders and Analysts to strategically execute trades within the global energy markets. Within this directional team, you’ll specialise in making research-driven decisions and trades that reflect longer-term outlooks. You’ll also have the chance to actively contribute to shaping trading strategies that enhance our overall approach to energy trading.
As a Graduate Energy Analyst at VivCourt, your primary responsibilities will involve collaborating with Traders to provide fundamental research about global events, market dynamics, pricing and more. You’ll cultivate robust analytical skills, utilising data to identify trends and making well-informed decisions for our energy team, who rely on your insights for precise trade execution.
The Program
What do we look for?
We look for an array of key technical skills and behaviours in all our teams at Vivcourt, with emphasis on the importance of building diverse and well-rounded teams.
Technical Skills
Energy Trader
While many who’ve had success in our trading roles at VivCourt have studied STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) degrees or majors, we are open to all individuals with strengths in the right areas.
Strong Numerical Skills
Strong Numerical Skills
Analytical Skills
Demonstrate an analytical mindset, capable of interpreting diverse information, including market data, charts, and news. Show an aptitude for recognising patterns and trends, utilising analytical skills to inform trading decisions.
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Exhibit the ability to evaluate multiple factors, weigh potential risks and rewards, and make decisive decisions in high-pressure situations.
Energy Analyst
While many who’ve had success in our analyst roles at VivCourt have studied degrees in mathematics/computer science or similar, we are open to all individuals with strengths in the right areas.
Analytical Skills
Demonstrate the ability to gather and interpret data, identify trends, analyse complex information, and draw meaningful insights from various sources.
Quantitative Skills
Use numbers, statistics, and mathematical models to analyse data effectively and make informed conclusions.
Technical Proficiency
Demonstrate proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or other relevant tools.
Research Skills
Utilise research databases, conduct online research, and synthesise information effectively with a keen attention to detail.
Behavioural Skills
Emotional Intelligence and Resilience
Maintain a heightened level of emotional intelligence, enabling you to stay composed, objective, and resilient. Bounce back from setbacks, learn from mistakes, and uphold a positive mindset.
Adaptability
You are open-minded, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow in response to shifting situations.
Self-Assurance
Exhibit trust in your analysis, decisions, and intuition, reflecting a strong sense of self-awareness.
Strong Communication and Collaboration
You’re an effective communicator and team-player. Upholding integrity in dealings and relationships is key.
Good Critical Thinking
Engage in analysing arguments, questioning assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and making well-informed decisions.
Strong Work Ethic and Initiative
You combine a strong work ethic with a proactive attitude, actively seeking opportunities to contribute and improve.
Competitive and Results-Driven
Display a competitive spirit with a desire to achieve and take necessary actions to deliver results.
WHAT’S OUR HIRING PROCESS?
At VivCourt, we don’t want to make the hiring process stressful for candidates. Please see here for a better understanding of how this process will work for you.
Who can apply?
To apply for VivCourt’s graduate programs, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident with working rights. Unfortunately, we cannot accept visa holders for our graduate programs at this time.
You must be in your final year of study or have recently graduated from university.
Online technical assessment (mental arithmetic, probability/statistics, abstract reasoning)
Phone screen (understanding interests & motivations, behavioural assessment)
Take home case study (analysis of a scenario using a dataset)
Final: Two rounds of interviews (behavioural and technical assessment)
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