Garda Capital Partners

Software Engineer (Python)

Wayzata, Minnesota, United States

$100,000 – $150,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Hedge Funds, Investment ManagementIndustries

Software Engineer

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Onsite (Wayzata office)
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 USD (Base Salary)

Garda Capital Partners (Garda) is a multi-billion dollar alternative investment firm with over 21 years of experience deploying relative value strategies across fixed income markets for institutional investors. Garda has offices in Wayzata, New York City, West Palm Beach, Geneva, Zug, Copenhagen, Singapore, and Scottsdale. Garda is looking to hire a Software Engineer to be a part of our Research and Technology (R&T) team based out of our Wayzata office. This is an exciting position offering opportunities to gain exposure to enterprise software development practices at a global hedge fund.

Responsibilities

  • Aid in the development of new lines of business solutions using Python, Excel, and Relational Databases.
  • Support senior staff in designing and implementing complete solutions for our Risk and Front Office Groups.
  • Provide support for in-house and 3rd party applications.

Requirements

  • Experience: 3+ Years of object-oriented development, preferably with Python (using common programming design patterns and good practices)
  • Database Experience: 3+ Years of relational databases and SQL experience, data modeling, and database design
  • Python Data Science Stack: Experience with Python Data Science Stack (Pandas, NumPy, SQLAlchemy, etc.)
  • Bonus Skills: Experience with gRPC a plus; Experience with C# and JavaScript, React a plus
  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Finance
  • Skills:
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Passionate about programming and technology
    • Interest in financial trading industry
    • Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, time-sensitive team environment
    • Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 USD
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Healthcare Plan
  • 401(k) Matching Program
  • Other forms of compensation and benefits may be available.

Knowledge of fixed income trading and related financial instruments including bonds and interest rate derivative products preferred, but not required.

Skills

Python
Excel
Relational Databases
SQL
Object-Oriented Development
Python Data Science Stack (Pandas, NumPy, SQLAlchemy)
Data Modeling
Database Design
gRPC
C#
JavaScript
React
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving
Communication Skills
Financial Industry Interest

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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