Start your career with Perpetual Corporate Trust through a graduate program designed to help you grow and learn.

At Perpetual Corporate Trust (PCT), you will have the opportunity to build your career in financial services through a structured graduate program designed to support your growth from day one.

Perpetual Corporate Trust (PCT) is a leading provider of fiduciary and digital solutions to the banking and financial services sector. PCT’s vision is to be the premier fiduciary and digital solutions provider for the banking and financial services industry. Leading financial institutions in Australia and Singapore trust us to administer their securitisation portfolios, investments, and debt structures, ensuring the protection of investors’ interests. PCT supports client success through a distinct suite of products across three business areas: Debt Market Services, Managed Fund Services, and Perpetual Digital, the innovation arm of PCT.

We also offer a Program with Perpetual Digital, PCT’s innovation company. Perpetual Digital leads the way in optimising and scaling the PCT business, our clients, and the broader industry. Having begun nearly 25 years ago with the development of investor reporting technology, Perpetual Digital has evolved into a comprehensive innovation company, featuring a large team of experts who deliver SaaS products and professional services, including data services, industry roundtables, and software as a service offerings.

The Opportunity

We are dedicated to fostering long term, enriching partnerships with outstanding talent:

• The Graduate Program features two rotations over 12 months, complemented by a formal development program to support your career growth. You may apply for one of two graduate streams:

  • Perpetual Corporate Trust Graduate Program
    Build your knowledge across core areas of our fiduciary and financial services business.

  • Perpetual Digital Graduate Program
    Gain exposure to innovation, technology, and digital solutions that support our business, clients, and the broader industry.

• You will rotate through different business areas, helping you to build networks and broaden your skills and experience. You will also have access to mentors with unique expertise.

• Our graduate positions are diverse and meaningful, providing you with early responsibility and accountability.

• You will be challenged to learn within a supportive and inclusive team environment.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary package, including a discretionary bonus and annual pay review. In addition, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• four weeks of annual leave, plus two weeks of Wellbeing and Community Leave

• salary packaging and daily discounts across groceries, fuel, technology, fashion, dining, and more

• an annual wellbeing allowance of $275 to support your physical and mental wellbeing

• structured learning and development throughout the program

• opportunities to build your network across the business.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for graduates who are curious, motivated, and ready to build a meaningful career in financial services. You will bring:

• a genuine passion for learning, growth, and making a positive contribution

• initiative, accountability, and a willingness to contribute as part of a team

• curiosity, courage, and a proactive approach to new challenges

• strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders

• strong organisational skills, adaptability, and an eagerness to learn

• a willingness to work in the location of the role you are applying for.

Relevant degree disciplines may include:

• Accounting

• Business

• Commerce

• Computer Science

• Economics

• Finance

• Law

To be eligible, you will need to:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident

• have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree within the past three years 2024, 2025, or 2026), or be due to complete your degree by the end of January 2027

• be available to commence full time employment in Sydney in February 2027.

Selection Process

Ready to kickstart your career with Perpetual Corporate Trust?

Apply now for the 2027 Graduate Program by clicking the Apply Now button and completing the online application form.

The selection process includes:

• Assessment process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment, psychometric testing, and a video interview.

• Assessment centre: Assessment centres will be held in Sydney in September 2026.

We encourage you to apply early and look forward to learning more about you.