Trading Analyst Intern, Mortgages

Garda Capital Partners is an alternative investment firm specializing in relative value strategies across fixed income markets. The Trading Analyst Intern will join the Mortgage Trading Desk to research, analyze, and implement trading solutions while supporting data-driven strategies, research, back testing, performance monitoring, and trade idea development.

What you'll do:

• Assist in the development of data driven strategies to complement investment decisions
• Support the team’s research process, including data collection and analysis, prototyping, back testing, and performance monitoring
• Complete projects for the desk including trade ideas with presentation to the investment team

What they're looking for:

• Exceptional quantitative & programming skills (Python & SQL)
• Knowledge and interest in financial markets
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Intellectual curiosity and motivation to innovate and improve

Benefits:

• Working closely with a mentor who will provide guidance and feedback
• The opportunity to shadow and gain exposure to other desks across the trading floor