Senior Specialist or Director, Business Development at Garda Capital Partners

Singapore, Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Hedge Funds, Alternative Investments, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development/talent acquisition at a hedge fund, trading recruitment, or hedge fund allocating/LP investing
Strong understanding of the macro and multi-manager hedge fund landscapes and the relevant trading strategies and financial instruments
Proficiency with LinkedIn/LinkedIn Recruiter and Greenhouse (or a similar ATS) preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with ability to multitask and context switch frequently
Ability to keep information confidential and leverage sensitive information on a needs-only basis
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; native-level fluency in English
Ability to travel up to 10%, including overnight travel
Solid understanding of the macro hedge fund universe and talent markets
High degree of attention to detail
Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication skills to represent the team internally and externally

Responsibilities

Manage full cycle talent acquisition processes, including creating/updating job descriptions, sourcing talent, evaluating candidates, assisting with onboarding logistics, and helping manage immigration processes (primarily investment talent in Singapore; help with other regions and non-investment talent as necessary)
Have a strong understanding of the trading strategies relevant for Garda to evaluate investment talent
Map the relevant buy side and sell side talent markets and build and maintain ongoing relationships with key talent and recruiting firms
Provide relevant market intelligence through network and recruitment processes
Drive improvements in recruitment process and strategy
Partner with the HCM team and senior leaders to execute talent strategies aligned with business goals, company culture, and growth plans
Work alongside the HCM team on broader talent related projects
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Talent AcquisitionRecruitingHedge FundsFixed IncomeRelative Value StrategiesBuy-Side RecruitingSell-Side RecruitingImmigration ProcessesOnboardingSourcingNetworkingMarket IntelligenceCandidate Evaluation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or office-based?

The role requires working out of the Singapore office.

What experience is required for this position?

A minimum of 5 years of experience in business development/talent acquisition at a hedge fund, trading recruitment, or hedge fund allocating/LP investing is required.

What key skills are needed for this role?

Candidates need a strong understanding of macro and multi-manager hedge fund landscapes, trading strategies, proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS like Greenhouse, strong analytical and organizational skills, and excellent communication skills.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Business Development role?

A strong candidate has hedge fund talent acquisition experience, deep knowledge of macro hedge fund strategies, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and excellent communication skills to partner with HCM and senior leaders.

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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