Trading Analyst Intern, Rates

Garda Capital Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Garda Capital Partners in New York is seeking an intern to join the Rates Trading Desk for Summer 2027. You will support the investment team, helping implement trading and risk-system solutions while shadowing and receiving guidance from a mentor.

You will gain exposure to analytics used in trading, work with the team on data collection, back testing, and presenting ideas to the desk, and have opportunities to shadow other desks for broader market insight.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in finance, economics, etc.
• Quantitative & programming skills (Python & SQL)
• Knowledge and interest in financial markets
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a broader team
• Intellectual curiosity and motivation to innovate and improve
• Prior experience in rates markets is not necessary

Responsibilities

• Shadow the rates trading desk to learn day-to-day responsibilities from Analysts to Portfolio Managers
• Develop a fundamental understanding of the Rates market and products (bonds, futures, swaps, options)
• Use qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify trading opportunities and assess risk
• Complete projects for the desk including trade ideas with presentation to the investment team
• Support the team's research process (data collection, prototyping, back testing, performance monitoring)

Skills

Python

SQL

Finance knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Economics

Job description

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 Rates Trading Desk in New York for Summer 2027. The candidate will be supporting the investment team, helping implement solutions for our trading and risk systems. In the course of the internship, you will be exposed to the analytics used in trading, working broadly with the team and 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.

Position Responsibilities:

• Shadow the rates trading desk in order to learn the day to day responsibilities of the investment team, from Analysts to Portfolio Managers
• Develop a fundamental understanding of the Rates market and its main products including bonds, futures, swaps and options
• Use qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify potential trading opportunities and assess the risk of new and existing strategies
• Complete projects for the desk including trade ideas with presentation to the investment team
• Support the team's research process, including data collection and analysis, prototyping, back testing, and performance monitoring

Qualifications & Desired Skills

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in finance, economics, etc.
• Quantitative & programming skills (Python & SQL)
• Knowledge and interest in financial markets
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a broader team
• Intellectual curiosity and motivation to innovate and improve
• Prior experience in rates markets is not necessary

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.

Hourly Compensation for this role is expected to be between: $55—$55 USD