Internship
Garda Capital Partners
201-500 employees
Asset management focusing on alternative investments
Compensation Overview
$45 - $55/hr
New York, NY, USA
Position based out of New York or Wayzata offices.
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- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Finance
- Experience programming in C#, Java, or C++
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts
- Experience with Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Passionate about programming and technology
- Interest in financial trading industry
- Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, time sensitive team environment
- Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Aid in the development of new lines of business solutions using C#, WinForms, Excel and SQL (Oracle / Postgres)
- Support senior staff in designing and implementing complete solutions for our front office/risk systems.
- Provide support for in-house and 3rd party applications
Garda Capital Partners focuses on managing assets through global alternative investment strategies, particularly in fixed income and sovereign debt. The firm identifies opportunities in interest rate differences and market segmentation to achieve consistent returns that are not affected by broader market trends. Their main strategy, the fixed income relative value strategy, uses proprietary analysis to find imbalances in supply and demand for sovereign bonds. Garda serves institutional clients like pension funds and foundations, helping them diversify their portfolios with stable returns. Unlike many competitors, Garda emphasizes a unique approach that is uncorrelated to market movements, aiming for superior investment performance through experienced professionals and advanced analytical tools.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Wayzata, Minnesota
Founded
2015
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