Investment Analyst (Inflation)

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 Analyst to join the Inflation Trading Desk in Geneva. The candidate will be supporting portfolio managers 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