We are looking for a desk strategist/ quant for the Capstone Solutions business, working with the trading team and structuring team in our New York office. We are looking for a candidate with understanding of financial markets and products, technology and infrastructure for trading operations, data processing, modelling and automation.  We seek an independent personality with team player mentality and flexibility to handle an ever-changing environment. You will work as an integral member of the Solution business. You will cooperate with other departments across regions as required. The ideal candidate for this role is flexible, hands-on, intellectually curious and adept at creative problem solving.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop the processes and tools used by trading desk and structuring team
• Develop and maintain the technology infrastructure built for Solutions
• Integrate the tools and analytics with firmwide technology systems such as booking, database and cloud computing infrastructures
• Data processing, data management and data visualization
• Develop models and analytics required by the business
• Develop backtesting platform and implement backtests
• Maintain relationships within and outside Solutions team
• Other duties as assigned

 DESIRABLE CANDIDATES:

• Solid technological and analytical background
• Knowledge on financial instruments, their valuation, risk and trading practices
• Proficient in programming in one or more of the modern programming languages (Python, Java, C++)
• Solid understanding of software and system design
• Proven ability to solve problem logically and algorithmically
• Have a practical and hands on approach to solving problems. Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
• Be able to articulate and communicate ideas
• Minimum of 2 years of working experience in the financial industry

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.

BASE SALARY RANGE

$140k - 180k (depending on seniority)