Finance Tech Intern: Python & Front Office Systems

Aplaro Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Garda Capital Partners, a leading investment firm, is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for the Research and Technology team in our New York office for Summer 2027. You will develop new lines of business solutions using Python and SQL, and support design and implementation of front office and risk systems.

You will work with senior staff, gain exposure to the financial trading industry, and contribute to in-house and third-party applications while learning in a fast-paced, high-energy

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Quantitative Finance
• Experience with the Python ecosystem of libraries and working knowledge of at least one statically typed language
• Strong CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, operating systems)
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming
• Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to high standards for code
• Interest or prior experience in the financial trading industry (fixed income a plus)
• Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, time-sensitive team environment
• Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows and debugging

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development of new lines of business solutions using Python and SQL
• Support senior staff in designing and implementing front office/risk systems
• Provide support for in-house and 3rd-party applications

Skills

Python

SQL

Statically typed language

Data structures

Algorithms

OOP

AI-assisted development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering/Math/Quantitative Finance

Tools

Python libraries

SQL databases

Job description

Garda Capital Partners, a leading investment firm, is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for the Research and Technology team in our New York office for Summer 2027. You will develop new lines of business solutions using Python and SQL, and support design and implementation of front office and risk systems.

You will work with senior staff, gain exposure to the financial trading industry, and contribute to in-house and third-party applications while learning in a fast-paced, high-energy