Quantitative Researcher

Capstone Investment Advisors gives you an opportunity to see the world differently.

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 $12billion of AUM and 315 employees (as of June 1, 2024), the firm is headquartered in New York with additional offices in London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Stamford, Boston, and Milan.

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 that maintains marketing materials and caters to existing investors across the firm's client base.

• Assist with new product development through the creation of strategy pitchbooks and market analysis.
• Create detailed strategy writeups and maintain updates as market opportunities shift 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.

• Bachelor's degree with at least 4‑6 years of experience in product/strategy development or alternative investment fund research.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office; 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.

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. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance‑based incentives.

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.