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Summer 2026 Risk Internship at Capstone… · New York
InternshipHybridFull-timeNew York, NY$60k–$83k/yr
Skills
pythonmicrosoft officejavamathematicsfinancial engineeringcomputer sciencemachine learninginterest in financial marketscommunicationcreative problem solving
Job Description
Summary: Capstone Investment Advisors is a global asset manager focused on exploring alpha opportunities in derivatives. They are seeking a Summer 2026 Risk Intern to support the Risk Management Team in measuring, monitoring, and managing risks associated with trading strategies across asset classes.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, quantify, evaluate, and report the risks resulting from trading strategies across all asset classes
- Work closely with trading and technology teams to create and maintain tools for risk management and analytics
- Make managers aware of existing and potential risks to the firm and its investors
Required Qualifications:
- Current undergraduate or master's student
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Experience with Python or Java and hands-on project work is a plus
- Pursuing an undergraduate, or master's degree in Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Graduating in 2026/2027
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
- A keen curiosity about technology and artificial intelligence is essential, as we continually drive innovation and enhance our strategic capabilities
Required Skills: Python
Important Skills: Microsoft Office, Java, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science
Nice-to-Have Skills: Machine Learning, Interest in Financial Markets, Communication, Creative Problem Solving
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer