Software Engineer

Capstone; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Investment Advisors seeks a passionate software engineer to develop innovative technology solutions. The role involves building reliable software to support decision-making in investment strategies and offers exposure across various teams in a dynamic hedge fund environment. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills in Python and experience in finance.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Robust Wellness Resources

Time-Off, Retirement and Commuter Benefits

Gym Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4+ years working experience in the financial industry (buy side preferred).
• Experience building production level software.
• Deep product knowledge in Equity or Fixed Income asset class.

Responsibilities

• Create software that empowers decision making across investment strategies.
• Design and maintain software solutions for core teams.
• Collaborate with other engineers to tackle complex challenges.

Skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

C#

C++

Java

SQL

Job description

We see the world differently at Capstone Investment Advisors. You will, too.

Capstone is one of the world’s leading asset management firms in derivatives and complementary strategies. With approximately $10.4 billion of AUM and over 300 employees (as of June 1, 2024), Capstone was formed in 2007 and is headquartered in New York with offices in London, Amsterdam, Milan, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Stamford, and Boston.

For over 20 years, across market cycles, we have identified anomalies, tracked dislocations, and capitalized on opportunities to deliver for our investors. Our approach is built on a different way of investing, working together to innovate new strategies and solutions. Together, we explore the overlooked in the pursuit of lasting results for our clients.

With our sophisticated, global client base, we recognize that our success is deeply connected to real people. For that reason, we take a human approach to everything we do, focusing largely on collaborative performance. Our workflow and process are built around the belief that by sharing ideas, we achieve greater outcomes. This gives you greater access to resources, direct exposure to senior leadership, and new opportunities to experiment and innovate.

The Team:

The Enterprise Engineering team provides technology solutions for all of the core groups within Capstone, including Treasury, Middle Office, Fund Accounting, Investor Relations, Compliance and many others. We’re looking for highly motivated software engineer with a passion for technology and markets. You’ll partner with our treasury, accounting, middle office professionals, as well as other teams across the firm to deliver cutting edge solutions to interesting problems.

The ideal candidate possesses exceptional problem-solving skills, a collaborative mentality, and an ability to bring innovative ideas to life. The role offers great exposure to the many and varied areas of the hedge fund.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Create state-of-the-art software that empowers decision making across various investment strategies
• Design, build and maintain key software solutions that support the firm’s core teams, with a clear focus on performance, scalability, and reliability
• Own the end-to-end development process by working closely with stakeholders to understand problems, creating a strategy of execution, and delivering thoroughly tested and elegant solutions
• Collaborate with other highly skilled engineers across the technology team and the firm to tackle complex technical challenges

Our future colleague has these skills:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience in building production level software in Python. Experience supporting C# systems a plus.
• Experience working with at least one financial asset class
• Experience with SQL databases
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Collaborative team player with strong verbal communication skills
• 4+ years working experience in the financial industry (buy side preferred)
• Experience building enterprise solutions in C++ and/or java
• Deep product knowledge in the Equity or Fixed Income asset class

Benefits and Compensation Information:

Our team is our most important asset and investment. We value and respect our colleagues and their well-being inside and outside the workplace and our culture reflects this. We offer a robust and competitive benefits program to ensure the well-being of our colleagues.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

Some benefits included in this role are:

Training and development opportunities

Robust Wellness Resources: Physical, Mental and Financial

Time-Off, Retirement and Commuter Benefits

Gym Reimbursement and other Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

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