Finance internship in Australia
Work on analysis, reporting and investments with finance teams in Australia.
What you'll do
Your day-to-day
As a Finance intern in Australia, you might:
- Help with financial analysis and reports.
- Build and check financial models.
- Support the team that manages investment portfolios.
- Research markets and investment ideas.
- Help analysts assess risks.
You'll build analysis, modeling and reporting skills employers look for.
Local know-how
What to know before you go
Finance in Sydney and Melbourne
Australia's finance sector clusters in Sydney and Melbourne. Sydney is home to the Reserve Bank, the prudential regulator APRA and the Australian Securities Exchange. Melbourne is home to many of the country's large superannuation (pension) funds.
Superannuation is a big part of the story. Australia's compulsory super system means the funds manage a very large pool of savings, which is why investment, risk and compliance teams are so central. Banks, insurers and fund managers all work under rules from APRA and ASIC, so reporting and compliance are everyday tasks. As an intern, you might help with analysis, reporting or research. It's also a good way to find out which part of finance suits you, whether that's investment, risk, compliance or advisory work, before you choose a career path.
Job roles
Financial Analysis Intern
Read financial statements and market data and report what matters.
Investment Research Intern
Research and assess possible investments.
Risk Management Intern
Help identify and analyze risks in a portfolio.
Portfolio Management Intern
Help track portfolios, asset allocation and performance.
Financial Planning Intern
Support budgeting and forecasting.
Compliance Intern
Help check that work meets legal and regulatory rules.
Your exact tasks depend on your host company, and all our host companies in Australia work in English.
The industry
The Finance industry in Australia
Economic impact
Finance is one of Australia's largest industries, and its compulsory superannuation (pension) system makes the country a major investment market.
Technology
Australia has a growing fintech scene, from digital banks to payments and investing apps.
Career opportunities
Analysis, investment, risk, planning and compliance roles are all options, and your internship helps you see which path fits.
Prices
How much it costs
Asia Internship Program prices depend on your program and how long you stay. See the destination page for the full price table.
FAQ
Questions interns ask
Do I need a finance degree for a finance internship in Australia?
No. Students, graduates and career changers are all welcome, with or without a degree. Some background in finance, accounting or economics helps your career advisor match you.
Should I choose Sydney or Melbourne for finance?
Both work well. Sydney has the exchange and the main regulators, while Melbourne is home to many superannuation funds. Tell your career advisor which side of finance interests you, and we'll aim to match you there.
What skills help most in a finance internship in Australia?
Solid Excel skills, clear writing and an interest in markets or regulation. Your host team will teach you its own tools.
Applications open all year
Your field, somewhere new.
It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.