Markets Analyst Intern, Cross Asset - Garda Capital Partners : Job Details

Garda Capital Partners (Garda) is a multi-billion dollar alternative investment firm with over 21 years of experience deploying relative value strategies across fixed income markets for institutional investors. 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 Cross Asset Group in New York for Summer 2026. The candidate will be supporting portfolio managers, helping implement solutions for our trading and risk systems. During the course of the internship, you will be exposed to the Credit, MBS, and Rates trading through projects and teach ins. You will work closely with mentors who will provide guidance and feedback.

Position Responsibilities:

• Shadow the Cross Asset Group in order to learn the basics if various markets such as credit bonds, ETFs, and options, TBAs, specified pools, and mortgage derivatives, and bonds and interest rate derivatives
• Use quantitative analysis to identify potential trading opportunities and assess the risk of existing strategies
• Support the team's research process, including data collection and analysis, prototyping, back testing, and performance monitoring

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in statistics, financial engineering, applied math, economics finance, or similar discipline
• 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
• Prior experience in bonds, credit, or mortgages is not necessary

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:

$45 - $50 USD