Trading Analyst Intern, Macro at Garda Capital Partners

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Finance, Investment Management, Fixed IncomeIndustries

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in engineering, financial engineering, computer science, econometrics, or a related quantitative discipline
  • Quantitative & programming skills (Python, SQL, & Excel)
  • 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

  • Work with the macro trading desk and learn the day-to-day responsibilities of the investment team, from Analysts to Portfolio Managers
  • Complete project-type work including the collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis of macroeconomic data for the investment team
  • Analyze potential market reactions to macroeconomic data and idiosyncratic developments in global markets
  • Improve macro risk taking around economic cycles and specific data releases by producing data driven analytics
  • Develop a fundamental understanding of interest rates markets and its main products including bonds and derivative instruments

Skills

Python
SQL
Excel
Data Cleaning
Data Visualization
Quantitative Analysis
Macroeconomic Analysis
Financial Markets

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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