Location: Sydney
Application date: Start of year. For updates on future openings, join our mailing list below.
Graduate Trader
As a Graduate Trader, you’ll work with Traders and Engineers to design, optimise, and run our automated trading strategies and systems. You’ll research new trading ideas, understand their risks, and learn how to model financial markets and improve our trading algorithms.
The Program
What do we look for?
Many of our successful traders have backgrounds in STEM, but we believe in creating well-rounded and diverse teams. We welcome all candidates who have the right skills. No financial knowledge is needed – we provide all the training you need.
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?
We don’t want to make the hiring process stressful for candidates. Please see here for a better understanding of how it works.
Who Can Apply? Final year students or recent graduates with AU/NZ citizenship. Unfortunately, we cannot accept visa holders at this time.
01.
Online technical assessment (series & sequence and probability/statistics)
Online technical assessment (series & sequence and probability/statistics)
02.
Phone screen (understanding interests & motivations, behavioural assessment)
Phone screen (understanding interests & motivations, behavioural assessment)
03.
Final: Two rounds of interviews (behavioural and technical assessment)
Final: Two rounds of interviews (behavioural and technical assessment)
04.
Offer
Offer
PROFILE
MELANTHA WANG
Degree: Actuarial Studies (Honours) and Statistics – UNSW
Role: Trader
The grad program included ten weeks of structured training. I did a dual degree in Actuarial Studies (Honours) and Statistics at the University of New South Wales, and went on to complete an honours degree in Actuarial Studies. I’ve always enjoyed mathematics from an early age, so a quantitative degree seemed to be a natural choice.
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PROFILE
DOMENICO SAUTA
Degree: Mathematics and Finance – UWA
Role: Options Trader
I lived in Perth before moving to Sydney for work. VivCourt’s relocation package covered initial accommodation costs and flights, simplifying the move. Social events during the grad program provided opportunities to make friends. Relocation is easier than you think; getting to know Sydney is a fun experience, and VivCourt and colleagues offer lots of support.
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