Financial Markets Graduate

Financial Markets Graduate, 2025 Westpac Graduate Programme

Applications are now open for our Financial Markets roles in our Graduate programme starting in February 2025. Fast-track your career in Banking, apply today! 

• Permanent graduate position on a tailored programme, designed for future leaders
• Opportunity to build professional networks to enhance your success
• Get involved in Westpac grad life and embrace the journey and opportunities

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At Westpac New Zealand, we strive to create better futures together with our people working in partnership with customers and communities to build a fairer and stronger Aotearoa New Zealand.

What makes us unique are the people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. Because we’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. After 160 years of making New Zealand greater, our purpose remains the same – to help New Zealanders succeed. Our greatness comes from our difference, which is why we aspire to create a workplace where you can bring your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

What can I expect from the programme?

Our Graduate programme will give you an experience like no other working within our dynamic Financial Markets team. Our Financial Market team help our customers with execution and risk management across a variety of foreign exchange, interest rate and commodity products. They have extensive experience and knowledge in both local and offshore markets, and are able to help advise everyone from consumer and small business customers through to large corporates and major institutional investors. They are a truly global team spread across New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Europe, and America. We are offering a permanent graduate position on a tailored programme which has been designed with future leaders in mind.

Our current programme is based in Auckland and will run for 12 months.  You’ll start with us as a permanent employee in February 2025 on an immersive orientation which will help grow your understanding of Westpac NZ along with the wider grad cohort.

Throughout the programme: 

We’ll provide loads of learning and support to help you make the most of the experience. You’ll receive lots of opportunities for learning and growth that will optimise your role performance and career progression. Financial Markets champions, leaders and mentors will support you during the programmeme experience.  The programme is structured to help you identify your focus areas. Tailored training sessions build and strengthen your technical and soft skills - accelerating your personal and professional career development. 

To help you to learn about different parts of your business area you’ll complete a number of rotations across the various business units that make up Financial Markets. This could include Foreign Exchange and Interest Rate Sales, Trading, Economics, Strategy and Debt Capital Markets.

• Support and coaching with a buddy and mentor : You will receive a mentor who will provide you coaching and help you take charge of your development and career planning to help navigate life at Westpac.
• Expect plenty of opportunities to get involved in grad life where you can build your networks and friendships with those you work with, including business leaders.
• Expect to be able to give back. Join numerous communities, volunteering and sustainability initiatives rounding out your whole work life experience.

The day to day: 

• Expect to contribute from day one and have an impact on the business.
• Understanding global markets, economic pressures and how these relate to foreign exchange and interest rates, while relaying this information to help customers manage their transactions
• Engaging, educating and supporting business partners across the Westpac network to ensure they understand how to access our expertise and the products that are available to assist their customers
• Pricing and execution across a range of financial markets products and reporting
• Management of digital financial markets solutions
• If you have a drive to exercise your passion for customer relationships and thrive within a team environment, we have you in our sights. We welcome graduates from Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance or STEM related disciplines, but we are also  open to other backgrounds with an interest/passion for financial markets.

You will gain exposure to a project, based on a real business problem which you will propose and/or implement a solution and present to key stakeholders.

What happens at the end:

At the end of your programme, you’ll be supported to find a suitable role that matches your capabilities and interests within your business area.

Ōu Pūkenga | About You

To be eligible for our graduate programme you must be in your final year of study of a university degree or have graduated in the last 2 years; You also need to be a New Zealand or Australian Citizen or an New Zealand Resident when you apply.

We are looking to fill our programme with original thinkers and innovators from all degrees of study.   If you have a drive to exercise your passion for customer relationships and thrive within a team environment, we welcome graduates from all degree disciplines who are passionate about helping customers succeed.

• Experience in financial analysis, accounting or business administration
• Ability to recognise areas of opportunity, to adapt and innovate and to drive productivity
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Customer-centric, a team-player who exhibits drive, resilience and high levels of personal integrity and professionalism

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
• Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
• Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility
• Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers
• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
• 2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter. 

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities. 

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

Applications close:

14 August 2024