Investment Analyst (Inflation)

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 Analyst to join the Inflation Trading Desk in Geneva. The candidate will be supporting the senior portfolio manager and broader inflation team in exploring and analyzing investment ideas.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop a fundamental understanding of the inflation market and its main products including cash and derivative instruments
• Use qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify potential trading opportunities and assess the risk of existing strategies, which involves the development and maintenance of spreadsheets used to drive investment decisions
• Support the team’s research process, including data collection and analysis, prototyping, back testing, and performance monitoring
• Communicate opportunities to the Investment and Leadership teams

Qualifications & Desired Skills

• 1-2 years’ experience in a relevant role at a top tier bank or hedge fund
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in finance, economics, or a similar quantitative discipline
• Exceptional quantitative & programming skills (Python & SQL)
• Knowledge and interest in financial markets
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Critical thinking, strong attention to detail and independent problem solving skills
• Intellectual curiosity and motivation to innovate and improve
• Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, time sensitive team environment
• Ability and willingness to work unconventional hours