Australian Internships
Australian Internships is the industry leader for providing work experience opportunities to young professionals in Australia. If you are a student or recent graduate looking for on-the-job training an internship can be a great option for you!
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 7 other locations
Citi
Are you passionate about advising clients? Join Citi's Investment Banking division to see how you can make a difference.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Melbourne
Citi
Are you passionate building client relationships? Join Citi's Corporate Banking division to see how you can make a difference.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
Deutsche Bank
An internship at Deutsche Bank is your stepping stone to success and your first look into what life is like on our Graduate Programme.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
Deutsche Bank
You’ll become part of a collaborative and inclusive workplace as you build on your technical and interpersonal skills, take on real responsibilities, hear from senior leadership through our speaker series, work on live projects, grow your network and learn first-hand how we deliver for our clients.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
Goldman Sachs
The Global Markets Division facilitates client transactions and makes markets in fixed income, equity, currency and commodity products, primarily with institutional clients such as corporations, financial institutions, investment funds and governments.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
Goldman Sachs
Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
CareerDC
The financial industry consists of bodies that provide financial services and products to its customers. Such bodies include banks, investment funds, insurance companies and real estate.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 5 other locations
UBS
Do you want to know more about the participants and dynamics of the capital markets?
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
POSITION START DATE
Dec 2021 (approx)
UBS
Do you want to join our trading team?
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
POSITION START DATE
Dec 2021 (approx)
Bank of America
Summer Analysts in the Asia Pacific region participate in a 9 week program, depending on location, which is designed to give you a unique opportunity to gain exposure to life in Investment Banking.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
Bank of America
Summer Analysts in the Asia Pacific region participate in a 10 week program which is designed to give you a unique opportunity to gain exposure to life in Research.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
ANZ
Discover the critical role of cyber security with one of the world's leading financial institutions.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 6 other locations
ANZ
Discover the role data plays for one of the world's leading financial institutions.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 6 other locations
Macquarie Group
We offer summer internships to students in their penultimate year of study. The program runs for 10 to 12 weeks from November. Working alongside leading industry professionals, you will receive a structured induction, on-the-job training and networking opportunities.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney and 1 other locations
E&P Financial Group
Working full time for approximately 6 weeks over your summer break is the best way to gain insight into your future career and gain exceptional work experience.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 2 other locations
VACANCIES
1-15
POSITION START DATE
Dec 2021 (approx)
Project Everest Ventures
Secure practical skills whilst tackling the UN’s Sustainable Development goals with an industry partner...without even leaving your home.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 6 other locations
Project Everest Ventures
Apply social entrepreneurship in collaboration with cutting-edge tech companies, to create positive impact in rural communities across Australia.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 7 other locations
Woodside
Our Summer Vacation Program allows students in their second to last year of university with a genuine interest in the oil and gas industry to gain an insight into working within a fast paced, multi-disciplined organisation.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Perth
POSITION START DATE
Nov 2021 (approx)
accepts international
Yes
Woodside
Woodside aspires to be an industry leader in diversity: We are committed to further developing an inclusive workplace culture. As a diverse and expanding organisation we have many functions that support our business.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Perth
POSITION START DATE
Nov 2021 (approx)
NAB
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. Start your career with an organisation that celebrates and thrives on the differences in our people.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney and 4 other locations
VACANCIES
35
POSITION START DATE
Jan 2022 (approx)
Readygrad
Calling all students and graduates: Readygrad’s Finance Generalist Professional Internship Program is open for applicants!
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney and 2 other locations
PwC
Combine studies with work, all while receiving professional and financial support. The PwC Trainee Program is a unique three-year opportunity that offers real paid work experience while you complete your degree.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 5 other locations
NSW Government
The NSW Government Virtual Internship Program allows students to gain insight into the experience of working as a graduate in NSW Government.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 5 other locations
Westpac Group
Play your part in supporting our customers navigate the complexity of financial markets while managing the bank's key market and funding risks.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
POSITION START DATE
Dec 2021 (approx)
Westpac Group
Fast-track your career with CIB, by building relationships and developing relevant market expertise to tailor solutions to meet our customers' needs.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney and 1 other locations
POSITION START DATE
Dec 2021 (approx)
Amazon
We are seeking an Operation manager intern. In this role you will be responsible for driving up the sortation & line haul infrastructure in the region which includes identifying the new routes.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Melbourne
Suncorp
Expression of Interest open NOW! Suncorp Insurance Vacation Program 2021
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney and 2 other locations
VACANCIES
Multiple
POSITION START DATE
Sep 2021 (approx)
EY
To ensure you match your interests and career goals, we encourage you to research our service lines before applying.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 6 other locations
Banking and Finance Internships and Vacation Programs
The lucrative banking and finance industry has an incredibly competitive jobs market, meaning that undergraduate experience is important for students ambitious for a career in this industry. Internships (at a small to medium financial institution, like an investment bank or a wealth management company) are in demand amongst undergraduates, as are summer vacation programs with top banks and financial institutions.
Vacation Programs
A vacation program is a particularly structured and challenging type of internship offered to penultimate and final-year students. They are hotly contested among undergraduates because vacation interns are usually funnelled into graduate positions if they perform well, removing the stress of having to compete against all the graduates the following year and securing a well-paying, fulfilling job with a developed program for professional development. In addition to being an ideal stepping stone to securing a spot in a graduate program, vacation placements offer the intern a much more satisfying and experience-rich work experience than a regular internship. Vacation work often involves the student working within one of the firm’s teams, contributing in a real way to the firm’s operations and “throwing them in the deep end” in a supportive but challenging learning environment. They tend to run for a number of weeks (usually around 12, although Deloitte offers 3-8 weeks) during the summer (or occasionally during the winter) holiday period.
Some of the most highly ranked companies in Australia for vacation programs operate in the finance and banking industry. These include Citigroup (ranked 6th in Australia according to the AAGE 2014), Deloitte (ranked 7th), Suncorp (ranked 21st), EY, PwC, the Reserve Bank and Westpac. As can be seen from the list, these financial institutions perform various functions – from merchant, commercial and investment banking to financial advisory and insurance, among others. Vacationers will typically choose a specialised vacation program within the organisation, since the companies are too large to offer an intern experience across all departments. For example, Citigroup offers vacation programs in investment banking and capial markets; investment research and analysis; transaction services and technology. In contrast, Deloitte offers programs in corporate finance, advisory, analytics and access economics (among others).
Vacation programs are recruitment programs for the financial institutions. As such, they try to give the student a chance to prove themselves a worthy part of the company, and to give them a taste of what the graduate program will be like, should they choose to work for the company after graduation. While the programs involve a lot of work and sometimes long hours, they also provide training, mentoring, networking and social events – and are all extremely valuable.
For more information on the differences between internships and vacation programs, and for tips on how to successfully apply to these programs, check out our general internships and vacation programs guide.
More information about graduate programs in banking and finance can be found here.
