Careers at Jarden
Shape your future at Jarden
Jarden is a leading trans-Tasman full-service investment bank providing advisory, risk and capital solutions to some of Australasia’s highest performing companies. We are the leading equities house in New Zealand with an extensive track record of success extending nearly 60 years, and launched an Australian office in 2020 spearheaded by an industry-leading team.
We are driven by our values of Client Focus, Excellence, Thought Leadership and Respect, and reflect these in every part of the job. We believe in fostering an entrepreneurial and collegiate atmosphere, where everyone, regardless of rank or tenure, is equally responsible for building and maintaining a supportive and collaborative culture.
Our team is deep in talent. We don’t just hire people who are brilliant, we hire people we know will put our clients first. We attract people who have the confidence to set goals that go above and beyond what is expected, and the determination to see them through.
We will empower you to make decisions that align you to those results. Everyday is an opportunity to improve, so we are always trying to be better tomorrow than we were today.
Professionals
When you join Jarden, you’re joining a diverse and high-performing team united by one simple mission: to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
We know that innovation begins with a willingness to look at existing problems with new eyes, so we look for people who share our values yet bring diverse perspectives.
We’ve worked hard to cultivate a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture, where fresh thinking, curiosity and experimentation are encouraged. If you’ve got an idea that will help us reach our business goals, we will support you in putting it to the test.
We’ll reward you not just for what you do, but how you do it. We look for people who are committed to making a difference and an impact.
Jarden is growing fast, offering unrivalled opportunities to grow your knowledge and expertise, and expand your career aspirations. We continue to hire at all levels.
Students
At Jarden, we believe what you learn in the first years of your career have the capacity to shape your future.
That’s why we offer specialist summer internships and graduate programs. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of the action and sit alongside some of Australia’s most experienced bankers while working on a broad range of transactions.
How you work is just as important as the results you deliver. Our values are at the core of all we do. We strive for diversity and inclusivity and everyone regardless of rank or tenure is equally responsible for leading with their ideas and fostering a collaborative culture.
Having recently expanded to Australia, Jarden can provide you the unique opportunity to work with and learn from our industry-leading team, backed by Jarden’s extensive and highly successful track record and decades of experience, without being lost in the crowd of a larger organisation. Jarden is a place where everyone will know your name and you will be given the focus and support that a larger company cannot provide.
Incredible opportunities are waiting for you at Jarden.
2024 Graduate Program
Fascinated by the financial markets? With Jarden’s Graduate Program, you can build the foundation for an exciting and rewarding career.
Joining as a graduate will position you as an integral part of the team from day one. You will take responsibility and ownership for your work, solve real problems, and contribute meaningfully to the team.
As part of a leading trans-Tasman investment banking team, you'll contribute to a range of high-calibre, complex corporate advisory projects and transactions across a range of sectors, for both local and international clients. You'll develop knowledge and expertise across mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, and debt capital markets.
We believe in supporting your leadership potential right from the start. You'll benefit from training with some of the most experienced and knowledgeable minds in the market. We encourage you to share your ideas and take on responsibility at an early stage of your career.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for graduates who are:
- Self-starters who will thrive in an entrepreneurial culture
- Critical and creative thinkers who seek to challenge themselves
- High achievers with a strong drive for results
- Collaborative team players who can build and sustain strong relationships
- Leaders who take ownership and motivate others
- Effective communicators who can clearly articulate ideas, problems, questions, and solutions
- Ethical and who personify the Jarden values
Locations:
Sydney and Melbourne
Program Structure
The Graduate Program runs for 12 months (full time), commencing in February 2024. From day one, you'll be on a permanent contract, working in a real role with real responsibilities.
You will receive continual on-the-job training, coupled with world-class training and development blocks, to ensure you reach your goals, realise your potential, and excel throughout your career. You'll be provided with support and mentorship opportunities to facilitate ongoing growth and professional development.
Recruitment Process
Applications for Jarden's 2024 Graduate Program will continue to be assessed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early as we will be moving candidates through to the next stage of recruitment on a continual basis.
After we review your application, you will be invited to complete a round of online psychometric testing and a video interview.
If you are successful, you will progress to a one-on-one interview, followed by a final interview.
Eligibility
- Interested in business and finance.
- Have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the past year (i.e. 2022 or 2023) or be due to complete it by the end of January 2024.
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizens, or be an Australian permanent resident at the time of applying for the program.
Applications are now closed.
Summer Internship Program
Curious about careers in investment banking?
Gain practical work experience alongside some of the best in the industry, with Jarden’s summer Internship Program. This internship will provide you with world class training and hands-on experience in a rapidly growing investment bank, learning from some of the most experienced bankers and research analysts in Australia.
You’ll be closely involved in our investment banking functions, with exposure to high-profile transactions for both Australian and international clients.
Working alongside a friendly, driven, and talented team, our internship program can prepare you for a successful career in financial services.
Locations: Sydney and Melbourne
Program Structure
The Internship Program runs for 3 months (full time), commencing late November 2023. You will kick off with induction and training, before launching into the program’s work-component. This will include a group project which you will pitch at the end of the internship.
You will be buddied-up with a first or second-year Analyst, as well as being assigned a Senior Associate or VP as your Mentor. This structure is designed to provide ample access to support and feedback, and to help you build strong connections with your peers and the Jarden team.
Eligibility
- Interested in business and finance
- Be in your penultimate or final year of study at university
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizens, or be an Australian permanent resident at the time of applying for the program. Temporary visa holders are not eligible for the program.
Recruitment Process
Applications for Jarden’s 2023 Internship Program will close:
- Melbourne: 9 July 2023
- Sydney: 23 July 2023
We encourage you to apply early as we will be moving candidates through to the next stage of recruitment on a rolling basis.
After we review your application, you will be invited to complete a round of online psychometric testing and video interview. If you are successful, you will progress to the one-on-one interviews. Following this, offers will be finalised and communicated.
Applications are now closed.
Women in Banking Scholarship Program
Are you curious about a career in investment banking?
Are you in your penultimate or final year of university study?
Do you identify as female and want the opportunity to gain experience and mentorship from some of the most experienced bankers in Australia?
Our WIB Scholarship Program is targeted at talented penultimate and final year students interested in a career in financial services and banking. The scholarship will include a grant of AUD 5,000 and two paid internship opportunities at Jarden in our Winter and Summer programs.
The WIB Scholarship Program will provide you with one-on-one mentorship from one of our senior female leaders, world-class training and hands-on experience across a range of activities, including mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, debt capital markets, as well as other strategic and corporate finance assignments.
Jarden is a 60-year-old integrated investment bank with a bright new future in Australia. We are developing ideas and opportunities for clients that are tied to important intergenerational themes; technology and sustainability are key priorities for Jarden. We are focused on fostering an inclusive culture which supports our people to reach their full potential and promotes diverse perspectives. We encourage independent thinking at all levels of the firm to deliver innovative solutions to our clients. You will be part of our team from day one and invited to attend social events and learning opportunities before your internship has even started. You will be empowered to make decisions and have your ideas heard.
Recipient of the Scholarship will receive:
- A 2023 Winter Investment Banking internship position at Jarden based in Sydney or Melbourne;
- A 2023/2024 Summer Analyst Investment Banking internship position at Jarden based in Sydney or Melbourne;
- A scholarship grant of AUD 5,000;
- Opportunities to participate in training and mentorship by senior female leaders from Jarden in advance of, and during the internship;
- Invitations to social events and learning & development workshops with Jarden team members prior to the internship commencing.
Eligibility:
- You will have an interest in business and finance;
- You will need to be in your penultimate or final year of study at university;
- An Australian work visa is required for non-AU citizens.
Applications are now closed.
Winter Internship Program
What are we looking for?
- Self-starters who will thrive in an entrepreneurial culture
- Critical and creative thinkers who seek to challenge themselves
- High achievers with a strong drive for results
- Collaborative team players who can build and sustain strong relationships
- Leaders who take ownership and motivate others
- Effective communicators who can clearly articulate ideas, problems, questions, and solutions
- Ethical and who personify the Jarden values.
Program Structure
- The Winter Internship Program will run over the months of June, July & August with students completing 4 weeks of full time work with us. You will kick off with induction and training, before launching into the program’s work component.
- You will be buddied-up with a first or second-year Analyst, as well as being assigned a Senior Associate or VP as your Mentor. This structure is designed to provide ample access to support and feedback, and to help you build strong connections with your peers and the Jarden team.
Eligibility:
- You will have an interest in business and finance;
- You will need to be in your penultimate or final year of study at university;
- An Australian work visa is required for non-AU citizens.
