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.
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 show more than just your resume.
A Final Note: This is a role with Westpac not with Hatch.
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