Trading Analyst Intern, Credit

Garda Capital Partners is an alternative investment firm focused on relative value strategies across fixed income markets. The Trading Analyst Intern will support the Credit Trading Desk by analyzing markets, identifying trading opportunities, assessing risk, and contributing to research, back testing, and performance monitoring projects.

What you'll do:

• Shadow the credit 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 credit market and its main products including global macro credit, emerging market credit and other areas highly correlated such as global equities, EM local rates/FX
• 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

What they're looking for:

• 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 credit markets is not necessary

Benefits:

• Closely work with a mentor who will provide guidance and feedback
• Opportunity to shadow and gain exposure to other desks across the trading floor