2024/2025 Summer Quant Trader - Computer Science

WHO WE ARE
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 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 causes. Learn more here.

WHY WORK WITH US?
As interns and prospective graduates, you will help us drive forward into new markets and products, learning and growing as you go. During our 8-10 week internship, you will be given early responsibilities to help you pave the way for your career, inspire and empower you, and accelerate your personal and professional growth. You will be VivCourt’s pioneers and leaders of tomorrow. 

WHO YOU ARE
Our traders come from diverse backgrounds and share a common passion - to solve interesting problems. See below for more information: 

• Your strengths in mental maths, probability and logic will become the tools you work with daily
• Our traders work with Python to build tools that support trading decision-making. Some experience writing code is preferred, but if you have a strong interest in learning, we will provide training to get you up to speed ahead of the program
• A curious nature paired with excellent verbal communication
• A keen interest in collaboratively solving complex problems and a drive to get things done 
• You are in your penultimate year of study

We are open to all degrees at VivCourt. Previous knowledge of financial markets is not required; our internship will teach you everything you need to know. Those with a STEM / Quantitative major or minor tend to thrive in our environment. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 

• Our 8-10 week trader training program will give you the skills and knowledge to succeed in the dynamic world of trading
• Gain insights from experienced traders on markets, strategies and risk management
• Analyse market data and interpret key indicators to make informed trading decisions
• Immerse yourself in a supportive and collaborative culture, fostering your learning and growth
• Refine your skills and achieve success through seeking feedback and active participation

We only accept students graduating in 2025, who are Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents. To learn more about our internship, click here. 

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• An open culture and an environment of continuous learning tailored to individual needs and goals
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities to immerse yourself in VivCourt’s culture and regular not-for-profit initiatives. Read more about our social impact here
• Return flights and 8-10 weeks accommodation in Sydney for interstate and NZ candidates 

In addition, our People Experience team organise:

• Breakfast and lunch daily, all catering services are provided by Social enterprises 
• Refreshments daily: Fresh fruit, home-baked snacks, coffee and drinks
• A variety of fun social events - including regular games/trivia nights, Friday night drinks and welcome dinners
• Lots of other cool benefits: In-house massages, games area to help you unwind or socialise with other team members, as well as paid access to regular gym classes

APPLYING
Click “Apply now” and submit your resume and academic transcript for the 2024/2025 Summer Trader/Quant Trader Internship. Find more information on our hiring process here.

A SENSE OF BELONGING 

At VivCourt, we foster a sense of community and belonging by uniting to pursue a shared mission. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse cultures, genders, backgrounds, and abilities. We don’t expect you to have professional experience or meet all the criteria - if this job excites you, we would love for you to apply!