Catalyst Funds Management

 Company Overview

We are a cutting-edge technology-driven hedge fund with offices in Australia, Singapore and London. Our firm is built on a strong foundation of teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are currently seeking curious, bright and driven interns to join us in our Sydney office.

Position Summary

As a Software Engineer Intern, you will have the unique opportunity to work within a supportive team, assisting in building technology that is the backbone of our investments business. You will have a large impact by aiding our technology team build out the technological foundations to take the business to the next level. You will get the opportunity to work with other software engineers, portfolio managers and other investment professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of scalable, high-performance applications from the ground up across frontend and backend.
• Contribute to the work of the technology team through participating in development and testing of software tools, helping to write and manage data ingestion pipelines, and designing solutions to technical problems.
• Aid in automating trade-related process, including trade generation, and risk management.
• Be a friendly and enthusiastic member of the team.

About You

We’re looking for problem solvers and creative thinkers who are keen to explore a new set of real-world problems with the following skills/qualifications:

• You are in your penultimate year at university with a minimum distinction average undertaking an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Physics, Economics, Engineering, Finance or similar.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as independently when required.
• Desire to learn, seek feedback, and be curious.
• Familiarity with programming.

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to join a unique investment firm that values innovation, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and empowers its employees to excel. You will have the opportunity to work in a vibrant environment, tackle challenging projects, and make an impact from day one.

If you're a bright, curious, creative problem-solver who is eager to embark on a journey of professional growth in the fast-paced world of investments, we would love to hear from you!

Internship Details:

10 week summer internship at our Sydney office.

14 December – 19 February.

Application process and requirements

Applicants are required to have unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Please attach your resume and academic transcript in an email to hr@catalystfm.com to apply.

We are hiring up to 3 Software Engineer Interns.

Applications close 31 May 2026. We will be in touch to invite successful applicants into our interview process in June.