About the role#
Garda Capital Partners is hiring a Trading Analyst Intern for the Rates desk in New York for Summer 2027. This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship. You will work closely with a mentor and gain exposure to the analytics and systems used by the investment team. The role offers the chance to shadow different desks to understand the firm's broader business and market activities.
What you'll do#
- Shadow the rates trading desk to learn daily responsibilities from Analysts to Portfolio Managers.
- Build a fundamental understanding of the Rates market, including bonds, futures, swaps, and options.
- Use qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify trading opportunities and assess risk for new and existing strategies.
- Complete projects for the desk, such as developing trade ideas and presenting them to the investment team.
- Support research processes through data collection, analysis, prototyping, back testing, and performance monitoring.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL.
- A strong interest in financial markets.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Clear communication skills.
- Intellectual curiosity and a drive to improve processes.
- Prior experience in rates markets is not required.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $55 per hour.
- Note: Sponsorship is not provided for this position.
About Garda Capital Partners
Garda Capital Partners is an investment management firm founded in 2015. It focuses on relative value strategies within fixed income markets for institutional investors. The firm maintains a global presence with offices in the United States, Switzerland, Denmark, and Singapore. It employs approximately 246 people.
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