Summer Intern Programs
It’s a great way to explore a career with Westpac Group, and get a taste of what it’s like to work with us.
What you can expect
Fast-track your career with CIB, by building relationships and developing relevant market expertise to tailor solutions to meet our customers’ needs.
Play your part in FM supporting our customers navigate the complexity of financial markets while managing the bank's key market and funding risks.
Work in a dynamic environment centred around delivering working capital solutions for the nation’s largest corporate and institutional clients, as well as innovative and cutting-edge payment solutions for all of Westpac Group.
The important information
- 10-week program
- Commencing early December and finishing mid-February
Eligibility and how to apply
You can apply if you’re in the second last (penultimate) year of your degree. You also need to be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident when you apply.
Streams on Offer
What we do for our customers
CIB, which sits within Westpac’s Institutional Bank, focuses on understanding the needs of our institutional and government clients to support them through their lifecycle, whether that be to provide financing and solutions for growth opportunities, to assist in navigating through times of change, or simply just to support their financial wellbeing.
Locations
Sydney, NSW and Melbourne, VIC
Rotation areas
A ten week rotation through an industry team (Property, Consumer & Industrials, Financial Institutions/Public Sector/Health, Energy Infrastructure & Resources) with exposure to product teams such as Syndications & Sustainable Finance, Project Finance, Structured Finance, Trade Finance, Asset Finance and Acquisition & Leverage Finance.
Future career opportunities
Fast-track your career progression into the Graduate Program and any of the following roles within the CIB team:
- Customer Insights & Analytics
- Relationship Coverage
- Debt Products
- Chief Operating Office
Who we want
Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply for the CIB Summer Intern Program. At Westpac Group, we recognise that a finance/analytical background is preferred but not necessary to join our team. If you have the intellectual curiosity and drive to learn, we have the training infrastructure to foster and develop the skills you need.
What we do for our customers
Our Financial Markets business is a leading provider of financial solutions across foreign exchange, interest rates, credit and commodities markets.
Our Treasury team provide market-leading funding, liquidity and risk management of Westpac’s balance sheet, enabling all Westpac businesses to service their customers.
Locations
Sydney, NSW
Rotation areas
You will gain hands on experience, where you are an integral part of a team to help deliver solutions for our customers. Internship placements could cover: Treasury, Fixed Income Currencies & Commodities (FICC) Trading, Institutional Client Group, Economics & Strategy, FM Platforms, Frequent Borrowers & Syndicate, Business & Consumer Group (BCG), Corporate Solutions, or Quantitative Trading.
Who we want
FM & Treasury is looking for outstanding talent across numerous disciplines who want to help customers thrive today and redefine tomorrow through unrivalled access and insights in financial markets.
We welcome applications from mathematics, computer science, engineering, data science as well as those studying business and finance-based degrees with an interest in global markets, high performance technology, data, and platforms.
*2025 Summer Internship not currently available; please check back regularly for further updates
What we do for our customers
GTS is a key pillar of Westpac’s Institutional Bank. Servicing the cash management and working capital needs of Corporate, Institutional and Government clients. GTS is a critical source of funding for the Institutional Bank balance sheet enabling extension of our key credit products. GTS also manages the payments infrastructure for all of Westpac Group.
Day-to-day, GTS is responsible for implementing transactional banking solutions for new clients, partnering with existing clients to expand their existing cash management solutions, raising deposits to fund the WIB balance sheet, and ensuring the Group’s domestic and cross-border payments execute seamlessly.
Locations
Only available in Sydney, NSW
Rotation areas
Product Management: Domestic and International Payments – Management of Westpac Group's domestic and cross-border payments including daily processing, P&L ownership, risk management, and regulatory reporting.
Client Engagement: Relationship Management and Client Service - Relationship ownership and sales of GTS's cash management products and services including payables, receivables and liquidity solutions, as well as servicing support of existing client needs.
Future career opportunities
Potential opportunities may include: Sales, Product, Business Management, Risk and Client Service.
Who we want
Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply with successful applicants having a strong interest in innovation, problem solving, solution development/design and a commitment to delivering positive customer outcomes.
What our intern alumni have to say
I studied a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and Bachelor of Laws at the University of Sydney and in my spare time love to travel, catch up with friends and stay active through running and social sport. I was fortunate to join Westpac as a summer intern in the Health team within the Corporate & Institutional Bank, where I got hands on experience quickly – even attending a client meeting on day one. In the Healthcare team, I was grateful to work with experienced leaders who were both great teachers to learn from, and thoughtful in supporting my development – ensuring I had exposure to new deals, different products and ongoing relationships with existing clients. Beyond my immediate team, I was supported by the intern managers and my grad buddy who were always available to answer questions.
Over the 10 weeks, I developed tangible credit analysis skills and became more comfortable with financial modelling, industry research, and legal documentation – allowing me to progress from assisting others in the team to taking ownership over a complete end-to-end review. Overall, the internship stood out to me because of its flexibility, where you are encouraged to explore areas you are interested in and supported with learning and skill development throughout so that you can meaningfully contribute as you progress.
Since rolling off the internship and completing University, I have returned to Westpac as a Corporate & Institutional Banking Graduate – where I now have the opportunity to develop a wider variety of experience through rotations across different sectors and product groups within CIB. I’ve found there are numerous opportunities available to you as an intern or graduate, and every effort is made to support you with your growth.
Jack, 2023 Summer Intern, 2024 CIB Grad
I studied a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and Bachelor of Information Systems at the University of New South Wales. Outside of work I love to play sport, travel and take my dog to the beach.
I was previously a summer intern and also had the opportunity to work across a breadth of initiatives in CIB before moving into the graduate program.
I was lucky enough to join a team where my development was supported from day one, especially through the guidance of my buddy and intern manager. The work itself is dynamic in nature however what I enjoyed most was all the informal coffee runs and getting to know the team on a more personal level!
For me, Westpac stood out for its supportive culture, exposure to an ever-changing industry and the opportunity for continued development through exposure to the challenging work undertaken in the institutional bank. There is a plethora of opportunities available to you as a junior and Westpac is more than supportive in helping you explore the different divisions.
Billy, 2022 Summer Intern, 2023 CIB Grad
The application process
Step 1: Online Application
Your application will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and submit online. Remember to answer the pre-screening questions carefully and truthfully. Finally, you will need to select up to THREE business areas you wish to apply for, and which location is best suited for you.
You will also need to have these handy:
- a PDF or Word version of your resume
- Academic Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are also fine)
Step 2: Online Assessments
If your application(s) has progressed during our screening process, you'll be invited to complete a series of online assessments. You'll receive an email detailing what you need to do and the specific deadlines - in some cases this may only be 48 hours. So, make sure you keep an eye out on your emails and remember to check your junk/spam folders.
Tip: Make sure you complete your assessments in the time frames specified, otherwise we won't be able to consider your application further.
Step 3: Video interview
If you advance to this stage, you'll be invited to complete a short, pre-recorded video interview. This will assist us to get to know more about your motivations as well as your ‘Uncommon Mind’. Video interviews are not live, but be prepared and remember that you cannot pause, stop or restart the interview.
Tip: If you have never completed a video interview before, it may be a good idea to get a feel for the process by recording yourself answering interview questions and then watching the replay to gauge your confidence, body language and ability to answer the question being asked.
Step 4: Assessment centre
Once you have completed all these steps, the final stage of the selection process is, a virtual assessment centre. This will involve:
- a behavioural interview,
- a business-related case study and
- a group activity
You will have an opportunity to interact with our business representatives, so maximise this experience by asking questions and find out if this is the right fit for you – it’s time to grill us too!
Tip: Research is important. Think about why you have applied and what you can bring to the role. It helps to show us your personality.
So what happens now?
The hard part is over so don’t stress if you haven’t heard back from us, we are reviewing your application carefully and giving it a lot of consideration. Once your application has been reviewed, we will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Some people think because we’re a bank we only recruit candidates with Commerce/Finance degrees. We encourage graduates and interns from all disciplines to consider our programs if they have a strong interest and passion for that business area. Please keep in mind, it’s not all about your degree. We're looking to find well-rounded graduates whose values align to those of Westpac Group, are involved in the community, participate in extra-curricular activities and have some work experience.
Applications cannot be accepted after the closing date listed for your preferred program so it is best to get your application in early!
No. All applications must be submitted online.
In order to set you up for success, we've prepared an application toolkit to guide you through the selection process and give you tips and hints on everything from preparing your resume to interviewing techniques. Check it out above!
If you have any technical difficulties with our online application form, email us at graduate@westpac.com.au for assistance. We will respond to your email within regular business hours (9am to 5pm AEST, Monday to Friday).
We typically do not provide financial assistance to attend interviews and/or assessment centres.
Each year, we review graduate and intern salaries against the marketplace to ensure that you are paid a competitive salary. We also offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits and discounts and an employee share plan so you can invest in your own future.
Please email us at graduate@westpac.com.au
The Westpac Group Summer Internship Program typically commences late November/early December, and the Graduate Program typically commences in February.
If you require adjustments for a disability at any point of the application process. Please reach out to us on graduate@westpac.com.au and we will be more than happy to support you.
We understand you're eager to hear back regarding the outcome of your application. We will be in touch at each stage of the recruitment process to advise if your application is progressing.
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