Functional Support Analyst – Trading Systems at Garda Capital Partners

Singapore, Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Asset Management, TradingIndustries

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in trade capture systems (Orchestrade, Murex, or Calypso preferred)
Strong understanding of Fixed Income (Swaps, Bonds, Bond Futures & Options) and FX products (Forwards, Swaps, Options)
Prior exposure to Trading Assistant, Middle Office, or Systems Support functions is preferred
Familiarity with market data feeds (e.g., Bloomberg) and troubleshooting data connectivity issues
Knowledge of FIX protocol and message flows is a plus
Basic SQL and experience with job schedulers is advantageous
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills to interface with users and technical teams
Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Finance, or Economics preferred
Experience with middle office operations such as futures & options exercises or bond corporate actions is a plus
Familiarity with Bloomberg terminal functionality is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, real-time application support for Rates and FX trading desks. Act as the system SME and go-to person for P&L-related queries
Perform start-of-day checks, including monitoring market data feeds, risk reports, and FIX message flows
Collect and analyze user requirements (Trading Assistants, PMs, Quants). Collaborate with internal tech teams or third-party vendors to design, test, and deploy system enhancements
Support onboarding of new users and ensure smooth adoption of system functionalities
Coordinate and perform local user testing for new system releases

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

P&L SupportTrade CaptureRisk SystemsFIX ProtocolMarket Data FeedsRates ProductsFX ProductsSystem MonitoringUser Requirements GatheringTroubleshootingVendor CoordinationUser OnboardingRelease Testing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or based in a specific office?

This role is based in the Singapore office.

What experience is required for this position?

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in trade capture systems like Orchestrade, Murex, or Calypso is required.

What technical skills are needed for this role?

Familiarity with market data feeds like Bloomberg, knowledge of FIX protocol, basic SQL, and experience with job schedulers are advantageous.

What domain knowledge is important for this job?

Strong understanding of Fixed Income products like Swaps, Bonds, Bond Futures & Options, and FX products like Forwards, Swaps, Options is required.

What makes a strong candidate for this Functional Support Analyst role?

A self-starter with 5+ years in trade capture systems, strong domain knowledge in Fixed Income and FX, technical familiarity with market data and SQL, and excellent communication skills to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Garda Capital Partners

Asset management focusing on alternative investments

About Garda Capital Partners

Garda Capital Partners focuses on managing assets through global alternative investment strategies, particularly in fixed income relative value. The firm identifies opportunities in global interest rate disparities and sovereign debt instruments, aiming to deliver consistent returns that are not affected by broader market trends. This is achieved through proprietary analysis that looks for imbalances in supply and demand for sovereign bonds and differences in interest rate policies among countries. Unlike many asset management firms, Garda Capital Partners specifically targets institutional clients like pension funds and endowments, offering them unique investment solutions to diversify their portfolios. The goal of the firm is to provide stable returns and superior investment performance while managing risk effectively.

Wayzata, MinnesotaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Risks

Emerging fintech firms could erode Garda's market share in fixed income solutions.

DeFi platforms threaten traditional asset management models, impacting Garda's client base.

Regulatory scrutiny in Europe may increase compliance costs for Garda's Geneva office.

Differentiation

Garda specializes in fixed income relative value strategies for institutional investors.

The firm focuses on global interest rate disparities and sovereign debt instruments.

Garda's strategy is uncorrelated to broader market movements, offering unique investment opportunities.

Upsides

Increased interest in ESG investing aligns with Garda's focus on sovereign debt.

Digital platforms for bond trading enhance liquidity, benefiting Garda's strategies.

Central banks' digital currencies create new dynamics for interest rate disparity strategies.

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