Financial Services Investment & Policy - Associate

Capstone; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading policy analysis firm as an Analyst, where you'll rigorously analyze financial regulations and collaborate with top investors and policymakers. This entry-level role requires exceptional analytical skills and a passion for the intersection of policy and investing. Work in a dynamic environment that values creativity and clear communication, while helping shape unique investment ideas. Enjoy a competitive benefits package and a flexible work schedule, all within a supportive team that champions equal opportunity. If you're ready to make an impact in the financial services sector, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Travel Stipend

401(k)

Qualifications

• Exceptional analytical skills with experience in financial regulation.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in policy or analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze policy from UK financial regulators and the European Commission.
• Assist in creating unique investment ideas and interact with investors.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Client Servicing

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Judgment

Self-Motivation

Education

High Academic Achievement

1-3 Years of Policy or Analysis Experience

Job description

Analysts will be responsible for rigorously analyzing policy from UK financial regulators and the European Commission to assist colleagues in creating unique investment ideas. Analysts will interact with leading investors in the financial services sector and top policymakers focusing on various aspects of financial regulation. The ideal candidate will have exceptional analytical skills and experience working with financial regulators in the UK and/or in the European Commission. Candidates are expected to have at least one year of analyst experience. Current and former FCA, BoE, PRA and EC employees highly encouraged to apply.

Candidates will also possess the following attributes:

• Intelligence and the ability to express opinions clearly
• Creativity and the ability to see unique angles
• Strong client servicing and interpersonal skills
• An affinity for communicating clearly in both written and oral form
• Judgment to discern good investment ideas from bad
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently
• Passion for combining policy and politics with investing

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High academic achievement
• 1-3 years of policy or analysis experience, preferably in financial services.
• Must be able to work in England without employer sponsorship

Capstone is a leading Washington, DC-based policy analysis and regulatory due diligence firm, which advises institutional investors – hedge funds, private equity firms, and mutual funds – and companies on how public policy impacts investments, companies and business decisions. Our firm balances sophisticated policy and investment analysis in the healthcare, financial services, energy, TMT, and national security/defense sectors, and advises some of the largest and most sophisticated institutional investors and companies in the U.S. and Europe.

Capstone offers a competitive benefits package, including health, vision, dental insurance, paid vacation, travel stipend and 401(k). This position is based in our London office. Capstone is in-person Monday thru Thursday with flexible work from home Fridays.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Analyst