Applications Open for Semester 1, 2025

Bridging Mathematics,
Finance & Technology.

The Quantitative Finance Society at UWA is a student-run organisation dedicated to fostering excellence in algorithmic trading and quantitative research.

9 Weeks
Program Duration
16 Students
Cohort Size
6 Firms
Industry Partners
3 Major
Projects

The Trading Team Experience

The QFin UWA Trading Team provides students a collaborative environment to learn about financial concepts, mock-trading, and probability, gaining practical experience in algorithmic and statistical trading.

Weekly Seminars

Deep dives into market mechanics and trading strategies.

Industry Mentorship

Direct guidance from professionals at top firms.

Live Projects

Build and backtest real trading algorithms.

Focus Areas

Curriculum Highlights

Market Microstructure
Statistical Arbitrage
Derivatives Pricing
Portfolio Optimization
Risk Management
Machine Learning in Finance

Semester Structure

A rigorous 9-week academic program

Weeks 1-2

Foundations

Introduction to Quant Finance, Python, and Financial Mathematics

Weeks 3-5

Modelling

Statistical Models, Time Series Analysis, and Backtesting

Weeks 6-7

Advanced Concepts

Options Theory, Volatility, and Portfolio Management

Week 8

Strategy Development

Game Theory and Final Strategy Implementation

Week 9

Final Presentations

Pitching strategies to industry judges

Supported by Leading Firms

Citadel Securities
IMC Trading
Jane Street
Optiver
SIG
VivCourt