Risk Graduate

Capula Investment Management LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global quantitative hedge fund in Greater London is seeking a Risk Graduate Analyst to develop their career in finance and risk management. This role offers exposure to various risk functions, including Market and Operational Risk, and involves conducting risk analysis and developing risk models. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate with strong analytical skills and knowledge of financial markets. Join a firm that values professional development and offers excellent staff benefits including competitive salary and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Excellent staff development and training opportunities

Corporate gym membership

Generous pension contribution

Free meals in employee restaurant

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Recently graduated or graduating in 2026 with a quantitative discipline.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of financial markets and products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducting risk analysis and developing risk models.
• Assisting in the implementation of risk management frameworks.
• Interacting with portfolio managers to measure and limit risk.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Programming in Python

Programming in VBA

Knowledge of financial markets

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Physics, Computer Science

Job description

The Firm

Capula Investment Management is a leading global quantitative hedge fund managing over $30 billion in assets. We are headquartered in London and have offices in New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Geneva and Abu Dhabi. We manage absolute return, enhanced fixed income, macro and alpha strategies for a diversified group of investors worldwide. Capula invests in a broad universe of asset classes, including fixed income, equities, currencies and commodities, as well as derivatives related to these asset classes.

The Role

The Risk Graduate role at Capula offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates to develop their career in finance and risk management. As a Risk Graduate Analyst, you will work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to various risk functions and strategies within the firm.

This role will give you exposure to Market Risk, Risk Development, and Counterparty and Operational Risk within a leading hedge fund. You will be involved in conducting risk analysis, developing risk models, and assisting in the implementation of risk management frameworks, and interacting with portfolio managers to help measure and limit risk.

Requirements

• Recently graduated or graduating in 2026 with a degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Physics, Computer Science or related fields)
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset
• Knowledge of financial markets and products is preferred
• Programming skills, preferably in languages such as Python and VBA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Benefits

Capula is dedicated to helping all employees flourish in their roles by supporting your professional development.

We will provide:

• A competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Excellent staff development and training opportunities
• Corporate gym membership (and a complimentary wellness space in our London office)
• Generous pension contribution
• Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner in our employee restaurant
• Private medical insurance and other benefits

Capula is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, providing employees with the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers in the financial sector. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates.