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Summer 2027 - Risk Tech Internship

London, New York

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 $14.6 billion of AUM and 315 employees (as of September 1, 2026, Capstone was formed in 2007 and is headquartered in New York with offices in London, Amsterdam, Tokyo, California, 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. 

Overview: 

Capstone’s 2027 Summer Risk Tech Internship is a ten-week program designed to provide interns with practical exposure to the firm’s Risk Tech team and broader working environment. Interns will support the team’s day-to-day activities while completing a defined project designed to provide a meaningful learning experience and address a relevant business need. 

We are seeking intellectually curious, analytical, and motivated candidates with a demonstrated interest in financial markets and investment management. During the program, interns may gain exposure to how risk is measured and managed across multiple asset classes and strategies. This includes analysing live trades and seeing how they perform across hundreds of thousands of historical and hypothetical scenarios, breaking down traders’ PnL to understand what drives it, and calculating the firm’s exposure to key risk factors to understand how market moves will affect our PnL and how best to manage that. 

Our future colleague has these skills: 

  • Studying towards or holding a degree in a quantitative subject (Comp Sci, Maths, Engineering, Physics or similar), or equivalent experience 
  • Strong programming ability in Python, Java or C, demonstrated through projects or work experience 
  • Able to explain technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical colleagues 
  • Takes ownership of problems, from research to design and implementation 

Do you possess these Bonus Skills: 

  • Prior internship, academic, or professional experience within financial services, investment management, or a related field is preferred. 
  • Intellectual curiosity, the openness to share ideas, humility, the highest ethical standards and a desire to excel are a few of the traits that it takes to thrive and be your best self at Capstone. 
  • To thrive at Capstone, a keen curiosity about technology and artificial intelligence is essential, as we continually drive innovation and enhance our strategic capabilities.  

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.  

The hourly 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.  

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 - Capstone (capstoneco.com) 

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