VivCourt Graduate Programs & Internships
About us:
At VivCourt, we’ve reimagined the purpose of a trading firm. We’re an ambitious team of conscious capitalists going toe-to-toe with the world’s other leading trading firms. We use technology and data to trade diverse assets and execute various trading strategies on the world’s financial markets.
Employee wellbeing and growth is at the heart of our ethos and we want to have a positive impact by sharing our profits with our people and our purposefully chosen social ca…
Application Process
At VivCourt, we don’t want to make the hiring process stressful for candidates. Please see below for a better understanding of how this process will work for you.
- Trading Graduate and Internship process:
- Apply online and submit relevant documentation (resume, cover letter, academic transcript, evidence of working rights
- Online technical test (45 mins total)
- Behavioural phone screen (30 mins)
- First round interview (1 hour)
- Second round interview (1 hour)
- Final round interview with Head of Trading (30 minutes)
- Offer
- Software Engineering Graduate process:
- Apply online and submit relevant documentation (resume, cover letter, academic transcript, evidence of working rights
- Online technical test(1 hour)
- Behavioural phone screen (30 mins)
- Take home programming task (3 hours) <…
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At VivCourt, we don’t want to make the hiring process stressful for candidates. Please see below for a better understanding of how this process will work for you.
- Trading Graduate and Internship process:
- Apply online and submit relevant documentation (resume, cover letter, academic transcript, evidence of working rights
- Online technical test (45 mins total)
- Behavioural phone screen (30 mins)
- First round interview (1 hour)
- Second round interview (1 hour)
- Final round interview with Head of Trading (30 minutes)
- Offer
- Software Engineering Graduate process:
- Apply online and submit relevant documentation (resume, cover letter, academic transcript, evidence of working rights
- Online technical test(1 hour)
- Behavioural phone screen (30 mins)
- Take home programming task (3 hours)
- Two back to back interviews (2 hours)
- Final Interview with our Head of Technology (1 hour)
- Offer
Life & Culture
VivCourt is different because we offer a people-first environment – one where our employees can be creative, can explore new opportunities and are actively supported to perform at their best.
Values
The health and well-being of our people will always be our number one priority and drive every decision we make. We're focused on building a healthy, inclusive, and supportive environment so we can foster a positive and productive workplace where our people can truly thrive and be themselves - in more ways than one.
Behaviours we value
- Curiosity feeds our soul
- We're relentlessly determined
- We're playmakers at heart
- We're good humans
Perks & Benefits
An essential part of our culture is about keeping our people engaged so they can perform at their best. That's why we provide some the following benefits:
A competitive salary and bonus package | Hybrid working schedule (3/2 split) for the majority of our roles to enhance the balance of life and work | ||
Learning and development opportunities | One full year of paid parental leave (for all parents, regardless of gender or family structure) | ||
Opportunities to relocate interstate or overseas with substantial financial support | To promote employee well-being, we offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free counselling or support when required | ||
Yearly impact day(s) that you can use supporting a non-for-profit close to your heart |
Our People Experience team also organise the following benefits to ensure we have all that we need:
Social enterprise catering services providing breakfast and lunch daily | Fresh fruit, snacks, coffee and drinks | ||
In-house massages and napping rooms to relax and unwind | For those of you who are interested, we offer video games, ping pong, poker and pool tables to chill out and socialise with other team members | ||
Paid access to regular gym classes - including Spin, Yoga and Pilates | A variety of fun and welcoming social events including an annual family picnic day | ||
Annual company getaway |
Ayesha Ahmed
Software Engineer
Bachelor of Computer Science // French (University of Melbourne)
Tell us a bit about your background!
Hello! My name is Ayesha. I am from Melbourne where I studied computer science and French at the University of Melbourne. My parents encouraged me to read science books from a young age and from there, I developed an interest in STEM, particularly astrophysics and robotics. One of my first projects was an interactive rock paper scissor robotic hand I made with an Arduino when I was 15. It was around that time that I decided to pursue engineering and computer science…
Michael Rodwell
Quant Trader
Advanced mathematics (pure & applied)
Aerospace engineering
What is your role at VivCourt Trading? Can you explain what a Quant Trader does?
I am the team lead of a systematic portfolio trading desk at VivCourt. My main responsibilities are: managing the major projects to expand and improve our systems; overseeing and contributing to our research and development process; and keeping a close eye on the markets, ensuring we have an action plan for all sorts of different circumstances that could present to us. On top of this, I manage a highly talented team and ensure they have everything th…
Carl Yang
Delta 1 Hong Kong Trader,
Actuarial Studies
Bachelor of Science in Advanced Maths (Hons)
What does your typical day look like as a Trader on our Delta 1 Hong Kong (HK) desk?
9:00 am
Late starts in HK mean you have much more free time in the mornings (if you’re not sleeping in). I like to do some exercise - we play basketball with some friends in the company on Tuesday mornings, and there are also spin classes on Thursdays or Yoga on Mondays.
10:30 am
I sit with the larger Delta 1 team and run the HK book with a senior trader. The HK market opens at noon, so I usually get in around 10:30 am on a typical day. I…
Domenico Sauta
Graduate Trader
Bachelor of Science, majoring in mathematics and statistics // finance (UWA)
What sparked your interest in Trading? How did you get into a Trading career?
Following my high-school graduation, I jumped into a physics and maths degree at the University of Western Australia (although I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted to study). I knew that I always enjoyed mathematics and that studying the universe was fascinating, but I didn’t know how to turn that into a career. About a year into my degree, one of my friends introduced me to stocks and the financial markets over a coffee date and encouraged me to open a personal trading account. I started…
Melantha Wang
Graduate Trader, Actuarial Studies & Statistics (UNSW)
What did you study in university?
I did a dual degree in Actuarial Studies and Statistics at UNSW, 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.
What motivated you to pursue a career in trading?
I was first introduced to the world of trading when I attended a career fair during my third year of uni. I was impressed by the energy of the traders there and loved the puzzles they presented. As I learned more about trading, I soon realised that it is a perfec…
Oliver Cliff
Quant Trader (2022-present)
Bachelor of Engineering (2009-2014), Doctor of Philosophy (2014-2018),
Academic (University of Sydney)
What is your role at VivCourt Trading? Can you explain what a Quant Trader does?
I am a quant trader, which means I use mathematical models and automated systems to make trades in financial markets. The algorithms we use to trade are data-driven and based on a range of signals, such as market trends and economic data.
Before coming to VivCourt you were an academic… What did you do your PhD on? What other exciting research p…
Giving Back
Donations to date: $14,000,000 to more than 400 not for profits
In –kind: $400,000pa
Social investments to date: $1,000,000+
In addition to our regular performance bonuses to our employees, we also offer social bonuses totalling at least $20,000 a year to each staff member to donate to a not-for-profit of their choice.
This empowers our staff to engage in the issues closest to their hearts, and these philanthropic contributions often reflect our employees’ personal beliefs and values. By creating this external motivation, our employees not only work hard for themselves, but they also work hard to support the causes they most believe in.
In the past three years alone, we have donated over $14 million – addressing issues such as food insecurity, discrimination, psychosocial health and climate change. To read more about our purpose and how we give back, visit our website:
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Ayesha Q&A | Life at VivCourt: in collaboration with Hatch |
Perks & Benefits
An essential part of our culture is about keeping our people engaged so they can perform at their best. That’s why we provide some the following benefits:
- A competitive salary and bonus package
- Hybrid working schedule (3/2 split) for the majority of our roles to enhance the balance of life and work
- Learning and development opportunities
- One full year of paid parental leave (primary caregiver)
- Opportunities to relocate interstate or overseas with substantial financial support
- To promote employee well-being, we offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free counselling or support when required
- Yearly impact day(s) that you can use supporting a non-for-profit close to your heart
Our People Experience team also organise the following benefits to ensure we have all that we need:
- Social enterprise catering services providing breakfast and lunch daily,
- Fresh fruit, snacks, coffee and drinks
- In-house massages and napping rooms to relax and unwind
- For those of you who are interested, we offer video games, ping pong, poker and pool tables to chill out and socialise with other team members
- Paid access to regular gym classes - including Spin, Yoga and Pilates
- A variety of fun and welcoming social events including an annual family picnic day
- Annual company getaway
Graduate Program for Trading or Software Engineering
Embark on an exciting career at VivCourt, with our Trading or Software Engineering Graduate Program which commences in February.
At VivCourt, we don’t believe in spectatorship. We aim to give you as much responsibility as possible early on to help you forge a successful career and have a meaningful impact, even as a grad.
- Ten weeks of in-class lessons with senior staff
- Ongoing revision and feedback sessions
- A dedicated mentor or program buddy
- Real responsibility and hands-on projects
- The opportunity to grow personally and within your career
What do we look for in our graduates?
Skills
- Trading – Our Traders often hold degrees in quantitative fields like mathematics or engineering. They have strong numerical skills, statistical/mathematical knowledge & understanding of probability.
- Software Engineering - Our Software engineers have backgrounds in Computer Science, Software Engineering or degrees with strong computing component (e.g. Electrical Engineering). Experience with C++, GO, PYTHON or C# is essential to completing our technical assessments.
Behaviours
- An ability to talk through a complex idea in simple terms
- Being able to work well in a supportive team-based environment is essential
- Someone who is curious & enjoys coming up with innovative solutions
Streams Available
- Trading - Partner with Traders and Engineers to enhance our automated trading systems and strategies. Upon program completion, you'll possess the essential skills for a successful trading career at VivCourt, ready to join a trading desk and make an immediate impact.
- Software engineering – Work with Engineers and Traders to develop and maintain our software and hardware systems. Starting immediately, you'll contribute to our automated trading platforms under the guidance of senior engineers, honing the skills required to enhance and support our trading strategies.
Key Dates
Applications Open: Feb-March
Applications Close: April-May
Summer Trading Internship
Get a taste for a career in Trading, with our Summer Trading Internship which runs from November through February. This immersive experience, designed for those keen on delving into the trading industry, offers hands-on interaction with trading and simulated environments.
Our internship aims to offer comprehensive insight into a career in trading. Learn the fundamentals of trading and receive detailed feedback to reflect on by the program’s end.
What do we look for in our trading interns?
Skills
- People who excel in trading tend to have backgrounds in quantitative fields like mathematics or engineering. They have strong numerical skills, statistical/mathematical knowledge & understanding of probability.
Behaviours
- An ability to talk through a complex idea in simple terms
- Being able to work well in a supportive team-based environment is essential
- Someone who is curious & enjoys coming up with innovative solutions
Because our internship is a taster to our graduate program, we strongly encourage those in their penultimate year of study to apply!
Key Dates
Applications Open: April-May
Applications Close: June-July