Investment Analyst (Inflation) at Garda Capital Partners

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Finance, Alternative Investments, Fixed IncomeIndustries

Requirements

1-2 years’ experience in a relevant role at a top tier bank or hedge fund
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in finance, economics, or a similar quantitative discipline
Exceptional quantitative & programming skills (Python & SQL)
Knowledge and interest in financial markets
Strong written and oral communication skills
Critical thinking, strong attention to detail and independent problem solving skills
Intellectual curiosity and motivation to innovate and improve
Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, time sensitive team environment
Ability and willingness to work unconventional hours

Responsibilities

Develop a fundamental understanding of the inflation market and its main products including cash and derivative instruments
Use qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify potential trading opportunities and assess the risk of existing strategies, which involves the development and maintenance of spreadsheets used to drive investment decisions
Support the team’s research process, including data collection and analysis, prototyping, back testing, and performance monitoring
Communicate opportunities to the Investment and Leadership teams

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonSQLExcelQuantitative AnalysisData AnalysisBacktestingPerformance MonitoringFinancial Modeling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Investment Analyst position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require working in an office?

The role is based in Geneva and requires working in the office there.

What skills are required for this Investment Analyst role?

Required skills include exceptional quantitative and programming skills in Python and SQL, strong written and oral communication skills, and critical thinking with attention to detail.

What is the work environment like at Garda Capital Partners?

The role involves working in a high-energy, time-sensitive team environment, with the ability and willingness to work unconventional hours.

What qualifications make a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates have 1-2 years’ experience in a relevant role at a top tier bank or hedge fund, a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in finance, economics, or a similar quantitative discipline, and intellectual curiosity with motivation to innovate.

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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