Position Description - Stepping Into Program
Position Title
Westpac – Vacationer
Location
275 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Position Duration
10 weeks
End of November 2017 until start of February 2018
Position Overview
Our paid ten-week program is a great way to explore a career with Westpac Group and give you a taste of what it is like to work for us.
It is designed to ensure that our interns get an insight into the banking and finance industry – allowing you to make an informed career decision. Whichever business area you choose, you will find a worthwhile investment of your time this summer. Plus, what could be more rewarding than the possibility to return to university with your graduate job offer in hand?
Problem solvers needed!
Are you a problem solver who wants to partner with customers to drive strategic solutions and make a real difference? Do you seek to gain a deep understanding of the exciting and fast paced world of institutional banking? Does the idea of working in a team on the front line with customers inspire you? Then our Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) business will provide the perfect introduction.
CIB manages the financial needs of corporate, institutional and government clients based predominantly in Australasia. We are a market-leading provider of wholesale banking services with a growing presence in the Asia Pacific region. CIB sits within Westpac Institutional Bank, and as the client-facing side of the bank it includes dedicated Industry and Product Teams which work together to meet the needs of our customers. Working within these teams will help you gain a deep understanding of the exciting and fast paced world of institutional banking.
Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply for the Corporate and Institutional Banking Program, but you will need to have a strong interest in financial services with a solid analytical ability. Given CIB will often identify strategic opportunities for our clients, individuals with analytical, proactive and forward thinking ideas will fit well within our program and team culture.
Ideal Degree/Discipline
All disciplines welcome to apply. Interest in banking and finance is essential to this role.
Candidates will need to demonstrate a keen interest in the finance sector (ie. share portfolios, reading financial journals, participation in finance clubs).
Eligibility Requirements
· Currently studying in their penultimate or final year of a relevant undergraduate or post-graduate degree with an Australian university
· Australian citizens or Permanent Residents
· Criminal history clearance (to be conducted by Westpac)