Location: Sydney
Application date: Closed for 2026. If you’re interested in this role and would like to be notified of future openings, please join our talent community below.
Graduate Trader
At VivCourt, you’ll work with systematic traders and market makers to develop and execute automated trading strategies. You’ll analyse market behaviour, build mathematical models, and learn to identify profitable opportunities. You don’t need a background in trading—just a curious mind and a drive to learn.
The Program
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? 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
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
