About the role#
Garda Capital Partners is hiring a Trading Assistant Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This role is based in our Wayzata, Minnesota office and operates on-site. You will gain exposure to the full end-to-end trade operations process within a global hedge fund.
What you'll do#
- Shadow Trading Assistants to learn daily responsibilities, including booking trades and communicating with portfolio managers.
- Research current capital markets topics using Bloomberg and other resources.
- Present research findings to the investment team and executive committee.
- Build your understanding of fixed-income products like bonds, futures, and swaps.
- Attend meetings with the investment team to learn about firm strategies.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit or completion of a Bachelor degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest in investment management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Bloomberg Terminal is preferred.
- Strong numerical and verbal reasoning skills with a detail-oriented approach.
- Ability to work with independence and initiative.
- A drive for results and the flexibility to manage changing priorities.
- Ability to navigate complex or ambiguous situations.
Location & details#
- Location: Wayzata, Minnesota, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $30 per hour.
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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