Garda is looking to hire an Intern to join the Inflation Trading Desk in Geneva for six months, starting immediately. The candidate will be supporting the investment team, helping implement solutions for our trading and risk systems. In the course of the internship, you will be exposed to the analytics used in trading, working broadly with the team and closely with a mentor who will provide guidance and feedback.

Position Responsibilities

Shadow the inflation 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 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
Complete project-type work 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

Qualifications & Desired Skills

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in finance, economics, or a similar quantitative discipline
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

Trading Analyst Intern, Inflation