This is a Summer Internship – Systematic Trading & Execution role with Westpac based in Sydney, NSW, AU

== Westpac ==

Role Seniority - intern

More about the Summer Internship – Systematic Trading & Execution role at Westpac

Summer Internship – Systematic Trading & Execution The opportunity

We are looking for highly analytical students to join our Systematic Trading & Execution team for a summer internship running from mid-December to the end of January.

The team sits at the intersection of financial markets, quantitative analysis and technology, using data and systematic techniques to improve the way we price, trade and execute in financial markets.

During the internship, you’ll work alongside traders and quantitative specialists and gain practical exposure to how data, models and technology are applied to real trading and execution problems.

What you’ll do

Depending On Your Experience And Interests, You May

- Explore quantitative signals and techniques used in systematic trading and execution.
- Analyse execution performance, transaction costs, liquidity and market behaviour.
- Develop and test trading, pricing or execution models.
- Use statistical techniques to test hypotheses and assess the robustness of results.
- Work with traders to turn quantitative analysis into practical trading insights.
- Use tools such as Python to manipulate data, build analytics and communicate results.

What we’re looking for This internship is designed for students with strong numerical and analytical ability. You should be comfortable working with mathematics, statistics and data and enjoy solving complex problems.

We Are Particularly Interested In Students Studying

- Mathematics or Statistics
- Computer Science or Data Science
- Engineering
- Physics
- Actuarial Studies
- Quantitative Finance
- Economics or Finance with a strong quantitative component

Experience with Python or another programming language is highly desirable, as is familiarity with statistics, probability, optimisation or data analysis.



Previous trading experience is not required. More important is an interest in financial markets and the ability to apply quantitative thinking to real-world problems.

You’ll Be a Valuable Fit If You

- Have a high level of numerical ability
- Enjoy mathematics, statistics and analytical problem-solving
- Are comfortable working with large datasets
- Can approach problems logically and test ideas rigorously
- Have an interest in financial markets and trading
- Are curious about how algorithms and technology are changing the way markets operate
- Can explain quantitative ideas clearly and work collaboratively with others

What you’ll gain By the end of the internship, you’ll have practical insight into how quantitative methods are used on a modern trading floor and how data, technology and human judgement come together in systematic trading and execution.

You’ll also gain exposure to the broader Sales & Trading business and build practical skills in market analysis, coding, statistics, execution analytics and quantitative problem-solving.

If you enjoy solving difficult quantitative problems and want to see how mathematics, data and technology are applied in real financial markets, this internship is for y

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Westpac team will be there to support your growth.

? Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined ?

Key Responsibilities

- ? Exploring quantitative signals
- ? Analysing execution performance
- ?️ Developing trading models

Key Strengths

- ? Numerical and analytical ability
- ? Python or another programming language
- ? Statistical techniques
- ? Interest in financial markets
- ? Collaborative skills
- ? Curiosity about technology

Why Westpac is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Westpac not with Hatch.

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