Mako
Finance
Graduate Trader
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Opening timing 2026-08-31 (Estimated)
Role details
Overview
Mako is an options market maker providing liquidity across equities, fixed income, commodities and foreign-exchange derivatives. Its Sydney Graduate Trader Programme develops knowledge of options markets, trading theory and risk processes through structured rotational training. Graduates work on projects, attend options classes and simulated floor-trading sessions, learn alongside senior traders and rotate across product desks before a desk assignment. Applicants need a STEM degree or equivalent, strong mathematical reasoning, quick decision-making and programming familiarity such as VBA or Python. The current vacancy requires full Australian working rights and excludes visa holders. Its intake year, programme length and exact recruitment dates are not published.
Requirements
- Degree type: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Equivalent degree
- Working rights: Full Australian working rights required, employer says it cannot accept visa holders at this time
- Eligibility: Graduate / final-year; STEM degree or equivalent; high mathematical ability; ability to make logical decisions under pressure; familiarity with programming such as VBA and Python; no minimum years of prior experience stated Degree requirements: Science; Technology; Engineering; Mathematics; Equivalent degree International students: no
Program timeline
- Applications open
- 2026-08-31 (Estimated)
- Intake
- Mako Graduate Trader Programme