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title: 'Technology Project Manager at Garda Capital Partners'
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# Technology Project Manager at Garda Capital Partners

- **Company:** Garda Capital Partners
- **Location:** Wayzata Minnesota, United States
- **Compensation:** $100k–$130k
- **Posted:** 2026-08-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gardacp/jobs/6131244004

## Job description

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 seeking a Technology Project Manager to bring structure and discipline to project delivery across the Technology organization. Initially focused on infrastructure initiatives, including cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, and vendor/tooling transitions, the role will expand over time to support cybersecurity, investment technology, data, and other technology initiatives. Reporting to the CTO, this individual will partner with technology leads to plan, coordinate, execute, and report on multiple concurrent projects while adhering to the CTO's project management standards.

Position Responsibilities

- Partner with technology leads across Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Investment Technology, Data, and Risk Applications to plan, coordinate, and track project delivery.
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, resource plans, and RAID logs (risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies) across multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Lead regular project meetings, monitor progress, identify risks and blockers, and escalate issues with recommendations to help keep projects on track.
- Coordinate priorities and dependencies across technology teams, vendors, and business stakeholders located across global offices.
- Manage implementation timelines with external vendors and support successful project execution from planning through delivery.
- Prepare monthly technology portfolio updates for the CTO and COO, providing clear reporting on project status, risks, milestones, and key decisions.
- Present project updates to technical and executive stakeholders while supporting continuous improvement of project management standards, governance, and reporting.

## Qualifications & Desired Skills

- 3–6 years of technology project management experience, preferably within financial services, asset management, or another regulated industry.
- Experience planning and delivering infrastructure or other technical projects in partnership with engineering or technology teams.
- Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and coordinate across teams without direct authority.
- Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms, with familiarity with both Agile and traditional delivery methodologies.
- Interest or experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, investment technology, or trading technology projects is preferred.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or a similar project management certification is preferred.

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This role is also eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, healthcare plan, 401(k) matching program, etc. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education.

Base Salary for this role is expected to be between: $100,000—$130,000 USD

## About Garda Capital Partners

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Garda Capital Partners is an investment management firm specializing in fixed income relative value strategies for institutional investors, with over $12 billion in assets under management.
- **Entity Type**: Private (minority investment from AMG since 2019, with additional minority stake acquired in 2026)
- **Headquarters**: Wayzata, Minnesota, United States
- **Founded**: 2015 (though the firm’s core strategy and team have over 22 years of experience, originating at Black River in 2003)
- **Founders**: Jeff Drobny (Chairman & CEO) and Tim Magnusson (Chief Investment Officer)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Investment Management (Fixed Income Relative Value)
- **Target customers**: Institutional investors including pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds (B2B, strictly institutional – does not accept public investments)
- **Mission**: Protect and grow capital for institutional investors so they can deliver on their promises to their stakeholders.

## Products & Services
- **Fixed Income Relative Value Strategy**: A single, focused investment strategy deploying relative value trades primarily across global sovereign bonds, interest rate futures, cash bonds, and interest rate swaps. Designed to deliver consistent, positive returns uncorrelated to broader market movements. The firm does not offer retail products or multiple fund vehicles.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private firm)
- **Key Metric**: Assets Under Management (AUM) – over $12 billion as of February 2026
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: AMG (NYSE: AMG) – a strategic partner and minority investor since 2019, which increased its minority equity interest in February 2026
- **Growth Signals**: AUM has tripled since the AMG partnership began in 2019; headcount of 184 employees (+15.5% year-over-year); offices in 7 global cities (Wayzata, New York, Scottsdale, Palm Beach Gardens, Geneva, Zug, Copenhagen, Singapore); active hiring in quantitative research, AI, data engineering, and software engineering.

## Competitive Advantages
- **22+ year track record** of consistent positive returns across multiple market cycles (including financial crises and rate regime shifts).
- **Uncorrelated returns** to broader equity and credit markets, providing diversification for institutional portfolios.
- **Proprietary analysis** and deep expertise in fixed income relative value, with a highly disciplined, long/short approach.
- **Long-term client relationships** built on transparency, integrity, and alignment of interests – the firm is majority-owned by its management team.

## Strategic Focus
- Deepening the partnership with AMG to ensure long-term stability and independence, while maintaining operational autonomy.
- Scaling the firm’s infrastructure and technology (notably in AI and data engineering) to enhance investment research and trading capabilities.
- Building a multi-generational firm with a “Built to Last” philosophy, investing in talent and culture to sustain performance over decades.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes collaboration, empowerment, continuous learning, and accountability. Leaders are approachable, and employees are encouraged to take initiative. Values include rigor, fairness, transparency, and excellence.
- **Work environment**: Global offices with a hybrid/office presence (roles listed in Geneva, Zug, New York, and Wayzata). The firm combines the agility of an entrepreneurial firm with the discipline of an established institution.
- **Career growth**: Focus on long-term career development; employees are given “lived experiences” and opportunities to shape outcomes. Open roles include Quantitative Researcher, Software Engineer (AI Tooling), Data Engineer, AI Intern, and Investment Analyst.
- **Notable perks**: Flat structure, cross-departmental collaboration, and a strong emphasis on integrity and work-life balance (the firm explicitly avoids short-termism).

## Sources
1. [Garda Capital Partners Website](https://www.gardacp.com/)
2. [Garda Careers Page (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gardacp)
3. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/garda-capital-partners)
4. [CBInsights Company Profile (including AMG press release)](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/garda-capital-partners)

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