Trading Analyst Intern, Credit

About Garda Capital Partners

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. Garda hires, grows, and mentors talent and is built on trust, integrity, and consistent results.

Intern — Credit Trading Desk (Summer 2027)

Garda is seeking an Intern to join the Credit Trading Desk in New York for Summer 2027. The intern will support the investment team by helping implement solutions for trading and risk systems. During the internship, you will work with the team and a mentor, develop exposure to trading analytics, and have the opportunity to shadow other desks on the trading floor to gain broader perspective on the firm and the markets.

Position Responsibilities

• Shadow the credit trading desk to learn the day-to-day responsibilities of the investment team, from Analysts to Portfolio Managers.
• Develop a fundamental understanding of the credit market and its main products, including global macro credit, emerging market credit, and other correlated areas such as global equities and EM local rates/FX.
• Use qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify potential trading opportunities and assess the risk of new and existing strategies.
• Complete desk projects, including trade ideas, with presentations to the investment team.
• Support the team’s research process, including data collection and analysis, prototyping, backtesting, and performance monitoring.

Qualifications & Desired Skills

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
• Quantitative and programming skills (Python and SQL).
• Knowledge and interest in financial markets.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team.
• Intellectual curiosity and motivation to innovate and improve.
• Prior experience in credit markets is not necessary.

Compensation

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 $55 and $55 USD.