Trading Analyst Intern, Inflation at Garda Capital Partners

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

Alternative Investments, Fixed IncomeIndustries

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in finance, economics, or a similar quantitative discipline
Quantitative & programming skills (Python & SQL)
Knowledge and interest in financial markets
Strong communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a broader team
Intellectual curiosity and motivation to innovate and improve

Responsibilities

Shadow the inflation trading desk in order to learn the day-to-day responsibilities of the investment team, from Analysts to Portfolio Managers
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
Complete project-type work including trade ideas with presentation to the investment team
Support the team’s research process, including data collection and analysis, prototyping, back testing, and performance monitoring

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonSQLQuantitative AnalysisData AnalysisBacktestingRisk AssessmentFinancial MarketsTradingInflation Products

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Trading Analyst Intern position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this internship remote or does it require being in the office?

The internship is based in Geneva and requires joining the Inflation Trading Desk there for six months.

What skills are required for this Trading Analyst Intern role?

Candidates need quantitative and programming skills in Python and SQL, knowledge and interest in financial markets, and strong communication skills.

What is the team structure like for this internship?

The intern will work broadly with the investment team, shadow from Analysts to Portfolio Managers, and closely with a mentor who provides guidance and feedback.

What makes a strong candidate for this internship?

Pursuing a degree in finance, economics, or a quantitative discipline, with quantitative skills, programming in Python and SQL, interest in markets, strong communication, teamwork ability, and intellectual curiosity.

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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