Quantitative Researcher

We see the world differently at Capstone Investment Advisors. You will, too.

Capstone is a global, alternative investment management firm operating across a broad range of derivatives-based strategies with a deep understanding of volatility. With approximately $12 billion of AUM and 315 employees (as of June 1, 2024, Capstone was formed in 2007 and is headquartered in New York with offices in London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Stamford, Boston, and Milan.

At Capstone, we constantly aim to expand our view of how WE SEE THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY® in order to create opportunity. Our commitment to provoking the evolution of asset management provides us with a perpetual hunger for knowledge that we believe drives the improvement of our particular approach to investment.

We seek to harness the complexities of global derivatives markets with disciplined strategic insight, an experienced, accomplished team and advanced technology to create sustainable value. We’ve created a particular approach to investment that we believe drives continuous improvement and opportunities for our clients, team and industry.

The Team:

The Product Development team works with various stakeholders across the firm to help launch new strategies and design bespoke mandates on behalf of prospective and current institutional investors. The team also assists with content development of research pieces and market insights published by the firm. The Product Development team sits within the broader Investor Relations team who maintains marketing materials and caters to existing investors across the firm‚Äôs client base. 

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Assist with new product development through the creation of strategy pitchbooks and market analysis
• Create detailed strategy writeups and maintain updates as the market opportunity shifts and investor inquiries are received
• Engage in the entire lifecycle of a product from initial development to implementation
• Conduct research on peers within the hedge fund industry to identify market trends and disseminate information to relevant stakeholders across the firm
• Be involved in the publication of market research and thought leadership pieces by providing high quality feedback and edits

Our future colleague has these skills:

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree with at least 4-6 years of experience in product/strategy development or alternative investment fund research
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office required; proficiency in VBA, SQL, Python and Tableau preferred
• Motivated and proactive. Able to work independently within a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented

Benefits and Compensation Information: 

Our team is our most important asset and investment. We value and respect our colleagues and their well-being inside and outside the workplace and our culture reflects this.  We offer a robust and competitive benefits program to ensure the well-being of our colleagues.

Some benefits included in this role are:

• Training and development opportunities
• Robust Wellness Resources: Physical, Mental and Financial
• Time-Off, Retirement and Commuter Benefits
• Gym Reimbursement and other Discounts

The applicable base salary range for this role is $120,000 – $150,000 USD. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Capstone is committed to creating an inclusive environment where we welcome people of different backgrounds. Capstone considers applications for employment without regard to all applicable protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, parental status, veteran status, or disability status.

To learn even more about being part of the team, visit us online: Careers ‚Äì Capstone (capstoneco.com)

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