Garda is seeking a Trading Assistant in our Wayzata, MN office.

Garda’s Trading Assistants perform crucial operational duties for the firm while gaining exposure to the front office. Trading Assistants are responsible for ensuring Garda’s traders have correct risk and PnL displayed, which requires working with various key stakeholders in the trade life cycle such as Garda’s investment team, middle and back offices, and counterparties. TAs learn operational complexities of the firm while developing an understanding of the products and strategies Garda trades.

Position Responsibilities:

• Capture trades timely and accurately into fund’s trade management system
• Work with counterparties and clearing brokers to ensure that trades are matched and accurately reflected on trade date
• Liaise with Garda’s Middle Office and external Fund Administrator on trade confirmations, and carry out amendments promptly
• Work closely with portfolio managers to investigate and resolve P&L issues
• Monitor swap book and reduce line items via riskless swap collapses with dealers
• Calculate and hedge the Fund’s currency exposures
• Assist the repo desk with bond deliveries and failed trades
• Produce ad-hoc risk reports for internal clients

Qualifications & Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets
• Ability to quickly absorb and understand complicated concepts and systems
• Experience with Fixed Income products is a plus
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Bloomberg a plus
• Detail-oriented nature with strong numerical and verbal skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn
• Flexibility to work unconventional hours when and if market needs dictate

Please note this is a full-time role which requires 5 days/week onsite in Wayzata.