Graduate

Graduate positions are entry-level roles designed for recent graduates or individuals with limited work experience. These positions provide an excellent opportunity for graduates to gain practical experience and develop their skills under the guidance of experienced professionals. Given the location of traders offices, there are limited, if any, opportunities here in Perth. Below are the current graduate opportunities available:

 

Jane Street: Quantitative Trader, Quantitative Researcher

Both of these roles are available in New York, Hong Kong and London. 

Stated requirements about you:

Trading

• A critical thinker with a strong quantitative mind
• A collaborative problem-solver who enjoys working on a team
• Able to make decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, reliable, and courteous with strong organizational and communication skills
• Eager to ask questions, admit mistakes, and learn new things
• Fluent in English

Research

• Able to apply logical and mathematical thinking to all kinds of problems
• Intellectually curious—asking great questions is more important than knowing all the answers
• A strong programmer who is interested in learning to write code in OCaml, even if you’ve never done functional programming before
• An open-minded thinker and precise communicator who enjoys interacting with colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and areas of expertise
• Fluent in English

More information about Jane Street graduate positions can be found here.

 

VivCourt: No current Graduate Positions available

VivCourt provides great general guidance about Graduate Trading roles, including behaviours, skills and desired prerequisites, that apply broadly across the industry. This information can be found here.

 

Flow Traders: Graduate Trader, Graduate Digital Assets Trader

Flow Traders Amsterdam and Hong Kong offices are looking for a Graduate Trader with the following attributes:

• University degree, preferably in Finance, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or related
• Demonstrable interest in trading and global financial markets
• Understanding of financial products
• Proficiency in Excel, a keen interest in IT systems and an affinity for development languages
• Ability to deliver under pressure, with excellent mental arithmetic and analytical skills
• Ability to spot arising opportunities and the assertiveness to seize them
• An entrepreneurial mindset that thrives on creative problem solving
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
• Attracted to a fast-paced, team oriented work environment that offers great challenges and rewards

They are also looking for a Digital Assets trader with the following attributes:

• University degree, preferably in (quantitative) Finance, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics or related
• Demonstrable interest in trading and Digital Assets
• Understanding of Digital Assets markets
• Proficiency in Excel, a keen interest in IT systems and an affinity for development languages
• Ability to deliver under pressure, with excellent mental arithmetic and analytical skills
• Ability to spot arising opportunities and the assertiveness to seize them
• An entrepreneurial mindset that thrives on creative problem solving
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
• Attracted to a fast-paced, team oriented work environment that offers great challenges and rewards

More information about Flow Traders graduate positions can be found here.

 

Tibra: Quant Trader Developer

This role is open to recent University graduates and applicants with less than 5 years of prior experience in a quantitative trading role, for commencement in Austinmer, NSW, Australia.

Experience required:

• Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or related subject
• Essential: Computer Science Fundamentals - data structures, algorithms and operating systems

Desirable experience:

• C++ and/or Python
• Data analysis

This is the only graduate position available at the moment, more information can be found here.

 

IMC: Quantitative Researcher, Quantatative Trader EOI

WHAT YOU HAVE:

• Strong analytical skills and desire to solve complex problems. 
• A competitive drive to win and thrive in a team environment.
• An inquisitive mind, self-sufficiency and resilience.
• Strong programming skills in either C++, Java or Python are a plus.
• A genuine passion for financial markets (no prior knowledge or experience is required).
• Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field (e.g. Mathematics, Engineering or Physics) preferred (Researcher)
• An academic background in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuaries, Finance or Economics with a minimum Distinction average or equivalent. (Trader)
• The ability to commence in either February or August 2024.

Quantitative Researcher

Quantitative Trader Expression of Interest

 

Optiver: Junior Market Risk Analyst, Graduate Software Developer, Graduate Quantitative Trader, Graduate Quantitative Researcher

Junior Market Risk Analyst

Who you are:

• Are an adept communicator
• Have good planning and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail
• Enjoy working in a collaborative environment
• Have a practical mindset, with the ability to remain calm in a crisis
• Have experience with coding (VBA, Python, Matlab or other) would be a plus
• A recent graduate (up to 4 years)
• An Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or able to provide evidence of full working rights

Junior Market Risk Analyst

Graduate Software Developer

Who you are:

• Keen to create high-performance, low latency designs that critically impact trading success
• Curious to learn and comfortable discussing/exploring complex technical ideas
• Have a range of out-of-classroom projects or extra-curricular activities that demonstrates your passion in technology, particularly software development
• Keen to work alongside the best developers and traders in the industry, with the humility to continually upskill and improve yourself
• Knowledgeable about object orientated design and development concepts (experience with C++, C# or Java is required for our technical assessment)
• A final year university student or recent graduate
• Studying a Computer Science, Software/Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering or similarly technical degree
• An Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or able to provide evidence of full working rights

Graduate Software Developer

Graduate Quantitative Trader

Who you are:

• A final year university student or recent graduate
• An Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or able to provide evidence of full working rights
• You’re a lateral thinker, with a passion for quantitative problems and working in dynamic environments. You believe in the power of collaborative problem solving and may have an interest in trading or financial markets.

Can fit into roles in Options Market Making, Institutional Trading or Delta 1 Trading

Graduate Quantitative Trader

Graduate Quantitative Researcher

Who you are:

• A final-year undergraduate, Honours, Masters or PhD student or a recent graduate (up to 4 years)
• Studying a highly quantitative or technically focused degree, such as Maths, Statistics, Physics, Elec / Mechatronic / Software Engineering, Computer Science, Applied/Quantitative Finance or Econometrics.
• An Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or able to secure full working rights after graduating.

Graduate Quantitative Researcher

 

Susquehanna International Group (SIG):  Quantitative Researcher, Statistician

Who you are:

• Graduating PhD’s or Postdoc’s with a passion for research and problem solving
• Research interests in quantitative fields such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Economics
• Exceptional mathematical problem solving skills
• Strong programming skills, with emphasis on using computers to reliably and efficiently perform tasks Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment as part of a team
• Well-developed communication skills
• Finance experience is a plus, but not required

Quantitative Researcher

Statistician

 

Hudson River Trading (HRT): No Graduate Trader positions available

Currently only recruiting for Algorithm Developers through on campus events. More information can be found here.