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2025 Summer Internship - Quantitative Risk

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a degree in Financial Engineering, have Python coding skills, strong communication abilities, and an interest in financial markets; machine learning knowledge is a plus.
  • You will work on an educational project, attend sessions with senior leaders, engage in team-building activities, and assist the Risk Management Team in analyzing and reporting risks.

Requirements

  • Pursuing an undergraduate, or master’s degree in Financial Engineering
  • Interest in financial markets
  • Experience in writing Python code (Pandas, NumPy, sklearn, dash, plotly, flask, Django)
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to find creative solutions to problems
  • Familiarity with machine learning would be advantageous

Responsibilities

  • - You will be given a project that is both educational and a value add to the business, at the end of the summer you will present your project to the senior leadership team.
  • - Throughout the program you will attend educational sessions given by senior leadership.
  • - We will host team building exercises and encourage relationship building with the firm.
  • - At the end of the summer, we will have a send-off lunch to close out the program and thank you for all your hard work.
  • - The Risk Management Team is responsible for measuring, monitoring, and managing the risks of the firm.
  • - The Team identifies, quantifies, evaluates, and reports the risks which result from trading strategies across all asset classes.
  • - It works closely with trading and technology teams to create and maintain tools for risk management and analytics, to make managers aware of existing and potential risks to the firm and its investors.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship program?

The internship program is 10 weeks long.

What types of projects will interns work on?

Interns will be assigned projects that are both educational and provide value to the business, culminating in a presentation to the senior leadership team at the end of the program.

Are there any educational sessions included in the program?

Yes, interns will attend educational sessions hosted by senior leadership throughout the program.

What qualifications are desirable for candidates applying for this internship?

Ideal candidates should be pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in Financial Engineering, have an interest in financial markets, experience in writing Python code, strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with machine learning.

How important is experience with Python for this internship?

Experience in writing Python code is important, especially with libraries like Pandas, NumPy, sklearn, dash, plotly, flask, and Django.

Will there be any team-building activities?

Yes, the program will host team-building exercises and encourage relationship building among participants.

Is there a closing event at the end of the internship?

Yes, there will be a send-off lunch to close out the program and thank interns for their hard work.

Does Capstone promote diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices?

Yes, Capstone is committed to creating an inclusive environment and considers applications without regard to various protected characteristics.

We see the world differently. Capstone is a global, alternative investment management firm.

Finance
Industry
51-200
Employees
2007
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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 $9.4 billion of AUM and 262 employees (as of March 1, 2023), Capstone was formed in 2007 and is headquartered in New York with offices in London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Stamford, and Boston. Through strategic insight, market-leading expertise and advanced technology, we seek to anticipate and harness the complexities of world markets, creating unique opportunities for our clients, team and industry.