Garda Capital Partners (Garda) is a multi-billion dollar alternative investment firm with over 22 years of experience deploying relative value strategies across fixed income markets for institutional investors. We hire, grow, and mentor great talent and remain steadfast in our commitment to building a culture that helps them succeed. Garda is more than a workplace. We are built on trust, integrity, and a shared vision for how we work together, the enduring relationships we build, and the consistency of our results. Garda's primary offices are located in Wayzata, New York City, West Palm Beach, Geneva, Zug, Copenhagen, Singapore, and Scottsdale.
Garda is looking to hire an Intern to join the Mortgage Trading Desk in New York for Summer 2027. The candidate will be integrated in the trading team helping research, analyze and implement trading solutions. During the internship, you will be exposed to the fundamentals, analytics, and philosophies of trading, working closely with a mentor who will provide guidance and feedback. You will also have the opportunity to shadow and gain exposure to other desks across the trading floor, providing a broader perspective on the firm's business and markets.
Additional responsibilities for this role will include (but not be limited to):
- Assist in the development of data driven strategies to complement investment decisions
- Support the team’s research process, including data collection and analysis, prototyping, back testing, and performance monitoring
- Complete projects for the desk including trade ideas with presentation to the investment team
Qualifications & Desired Skills
- Exceptional quantitative & programming skills (Python & SQL)
- Knowledge and interest in financial markets
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Intellectual curiosity and motivation to innovate and improve
Candidate Privacy Notice
Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education.
Skills Required
- Exceptional quantitative skills
- Exceptional programming skills in Python and SQL
- Knowledge of and interest in financial markets
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Intellectual curiosity and motivation to innovate and improve
What We Do
Garda embraces one investment strategy with one focus: Protect and grow capital for institutional investors who entrust their money to Garda so they can deliver on their promises to their stakeholders. Garda's approach to fixed income relative value investing, their integrity, has earned the trust of investors and counterparties over many market cycles.
