Westpac Asia Generalist Program

Duration: 2 years
Location: Sydney and Asia

• Program overview

  The Asia Graduate Program is a two year rotational program that gives you the opportunity to fully understand and experience our business in Australia during your first 12 months. You will then be permanently located in one of our Asian offices, which include Singapore, Hong Kong or Shanghai, where you will have a unique opportunity to understand the full end-to-end banking process.

  By the end of the program you will have a good understanding of how Westpac Asia operates and you will have developed valuable networks across the broader Westpac Group. The program gives you a fantastic basis on which to build your career.

• What we're looking for

  You have empathy and integrity, limitless energy and you think on your feet, especially when it comes to making decisions. You gained strong results at university in a Commerce, Finance, Law or a related Business degree.

  You have an understanding of Asian culture and you speak, read and write both simple and complex Mandarin. Ideally you will be a resident of both Australia and an Asian country and have relevant work experience.

  You have the energy to do many things at once and excel in them all with modest pride. You also have:

  • Strong analytical reasoning ability
  • Passion for working in banking and finance
  • Team player focus
  • A desire to work closely with clients

• Job description

  During the first 12 months of the program in Australia, you will undertake three to four rotations in various customer facing and support areas.

  You will have the opportunity to work in roles such as Credit Analyst, Product Assistant, Relationship Officer and Customer Manager, all of which will provide a good grounding in our business to prepare you for your time in Asia.

  The nature of your work in Asia will be varied and will involve spending time in areas such as Private Banking, Institutional Banking or Business Banking.

• Rotation

  A rotation is the amount of time you spend in any one department or area during your program.

  The Westpac Asia graduate program is a two year program. You will be based in Sydney for the first year of your program before being relocated to Asia for the second year.

  As part of the Westpac Asia Generalist Program you'll do three to four rotations in your first year. Your rotations will be determined by your career aspirations and the opportunities available in each business unit at that time.

  Opportunities exist for rotations in areas including:

  • Private Banking
  • Business Banking
  • Credit Institutional Banking

  In Asia your rotations will complement the rotations that you completed in Australia. While in the Asian office, you'll enjoy working with a diverse range of people as you learn the unique ways of the dynamic Asian financial industry. Upon completion of your second year rotation, you will be permanently located in your Asia location.

• Rewards/Benefits

  We offer a very competitive graduate salary. You'll enjoy generous staff benefits including financial product discounts and health and lifestyle benefits. You'll be given the opportunity to live and work overseas and to fully understand our business in both Australia and Asia.

  If you don't already live in Sydney, we can help you relocate for your first year. And in your second year, we'll help you relocate to Asia with a relocation package.

• Career path

  The Asia Graduate Program opens the door to a range of exciting career options. At the end of your program you might choose to pursue a sales path in Private Banking, Business Banking or Institutional Banking.

  Opportunities exist for a variety of challenging roles within Private Banking including Private Client Assistant, Executive Manager and then Regional Manager. Within Business Banking you may kick start your career as a Customer Manager before moving into a Business Banking Manager role.

  Alternatively, you may choose to work in our Operations or Finance areas as an Analyst before moving into a management role.

• Support and training

  During your graduate program we'll work with you to bring out your best and encourage you to grow and develop. Your Graduate Manager will provide you with support and direction during your program and will be responsible for working with you to set up your rotations. Your Graduate Manager will also facilitate a number of graduate events throughout the year and will help you find an appropriate role at the end of your program.

  You'll also have the support of your Mentor who will offer career management advice throughout the year and provide guidance on which rotation opportunities would be most suited to your individual development and career aspirations. As well as on-the-job development opportunities, we also provide formal training throughout the year. You will participate in a training curriculum specifically designed to help you make the most of your graduate year by equipping you with the necessary communication and business skills for success.

  Your Buddy will also provide a great support for you during your graduate year. As an ex-graduate, your Buddy can help you settle into the organisation and provide you with support and advice throughout your program.

• Background

  If you think working in the Australian finance industry is exciting, the Asian finance industry is even more dynamic.

  Westpac Asia is an integral part of the Westpac business, especially set up to service companies that are based in or have business interests in Asia.

  Westpac Asia offers retail products in several Asian countries and serves Asian expatriates now living in Australia or New Zealand. We have offices in four Asian locations with the main hubs in Singapore, Hong Kong and our newly opened Shanghai office. Our Asian offices have a corporate, institutional and retail focus.

* To be eligible to apply for this program, the candidate must be an Australian Citizen or Australian Resident.