Summer Intern Programs

Graduate & Summer Intern Programs Graduate & Summer Intern Programs

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 late November 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.

2022 Summer Internships – Applications are now closed!

Streams on Offer

Corporate & Institutional Bank (CIB)

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.

Financial Markets & Treasury (FM)

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 and Perth, WA

Rotation areas

You will gain hands on experience, where you are an integral part of a team to help deliver solutions for our customers. Rotations could include: Corporate & Institutional Sales, Treasury, Economics, Debt Capital Markets, Consumer Foreign Exchange Sales, Trading or Analytics.

Who we want

FM & Treasury is looking for people who want to help customers thrive today and redefine tomorrow through unrivalled access and insights in financial markets, or help the bank manage its key financial risks.

Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply (we welcome applications from engineers, scientists and mathematicians, as well as those studying commerce and finance-based degrees) but you will need to have an interest in global markets and possess a diverse skillset, including the ability to adapt and be flexible. Some data skills will help you but are not essential.

Global Transaction Services (GTS)

What we do for our customers

GTS is a key pillar of Westpac’s Institutional Bank. GTS services the cash management and working capital needs of corporate, institutional and government clients. It 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: International Payments – Management of Westpac Group's cross-border payments including daily processing, P&L ownership, risk management, and regulatory reporting.

Client Engagement: Relationship Management & 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.

Chief Operating Office: Strategy, Transformation and Business Management – Delivery of GTS Leadership Team strategic priorities, support to GTS COO with business management duties, and support for day-to-day administration of the GTS Line of Business.

Future career opportunities

Potential roles within the GTS team are across cash management providers including 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, solution development/design and a commitment to delivering positive customer outcomes.

What our intern alumni have to say

“I studied a Bachelor or Commerce (liberal studies) majoring in Finance and Psychology at Sydney University. In my spare time I love to dance, exercise and spend time with my friends trying new restaurants.

I previously completed the internship program and worked on several projects as a contractor before I joined the grad program.

I was fortunate enough to join a very social, warm, and supportive team which set the tone for the rest of my journey. I learnt a lot through challenging work but also had heaps of fun bonding with the team outside the office which was the best part!

I was attracted to the level of support, training and exposure I would receive in a large institution like Westpac. There are so many different divisions to explore and there is a wealth of learning resources and opportunities for junior people.”

Linda, 2019 Summer Intern, 2021 CIB Grad

Online Application

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 TWO 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)

Student Application Guide (PDF 395KB)

Online Assessments

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.

Online Assessments Instructions (PDF 60KB)

Video Interview

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.

Assessment Centre

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.

When will you hear from us?

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.

FAQs

How do I know if the degree I have completed is suitable for the program I am applying to?

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.

Will late applications be accepted?

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Does Westpac Group provide financial assistance when travelling to an interview?

Will the Summer Intern salaries be competitive?

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.

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