Full-Time

Software Engineer

Python

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Garda Capital Partners

Garda Capital Partners

201-500 employees

Asset management focusing on alternative investments

Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$100k - $150kAnnually

+ Discretionary Bonus

Mid, Senior

Wayzata, MN, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
SQL
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

You match the following Garda Capital Partners's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 3+ Year of object-oriented development, preferably with Python (using common programming design patterns and good practices)
  • 3+ Year of relational databases and SQL experience, data modeling, and database design
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, time sensitive team environment
  • Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Aid in the development of new lines of business solutions using Python, Excel and Relational Databases
  • Support senior staff in designing and implementing complete solutions for our Risk and Front Office Groups
  • Provide support for in-house and 3rd party applications
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Python Data Science Stack (Pandas, NumPy, SQLAlchemy, etc.)
  • Experience with gRPC a plus
  • Experience with C# and JavaScript, React a plus
  • Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Finance
  • Knowledge of fixed income trading and related financial instruments including bonds and interest rate derivative products preferred, but not required
Garda Capital Partners

Garda Capital Partners

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Garda Capital Partners focuses on managing assets through global alternative investment strategies, particularly in fixed income and sovereign debt. The firm identifies investment opportunities by analyzing global interest rate disparities and market conditions, aiming to achieve consistent returns that are not affected by broader market trends. This approach is distinct from competitors as it emphasizes a fixed income relative value strategy, which seeks to exploit supply and demand imbalances in sovereign bonds. Garda serves institutional clients like pension funds and foundations, helping them diversify their portfolios and secure stable returns. The company's goal is to deliver superior investment performance while effectively managing risk.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Wayzata, Minnesota

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 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.

What critics are saying

  • 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.

What makes Garda Capital Partners unique

  • 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.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus