Senior Associate, Energy Policy & Investments (Environmentals)

Capstone; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Travel Stipend

401(k)

Job summary

Capstone is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Environmental Services team in New York or Washington, DC. The role focuses on quantitative research and analysis to identify differentiated investment insights across environmental sectors.

The successful candidate will analyze companies, industries, regulatory developments, and market trends, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for clients and senior team members. Strong writing and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Four-year Bachelor's degree required; degrees in finance, economics, mathematics, business, or other quantitative disciplines preferred.
• 1–2 years of professional experience for Associate candidates or recently graduated Master’s candidates.
• Experience in quantitative consulting, investment banking, private equity, equity research, corporate strategy, turnaround/restructuring advisory, or related field.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis across environmental services sector to identify differentiated investment opportunities.
• Analyze companies, industries, regulatory developments, market trends, and financial data to assess impact on businesses and investors.
• Develop differentiated insights and investment ideas supported by rigorous analysis.
• Communicate findings clearly to clients and senior team members.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Financial modeling

Research & analysis

Clear communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics/mathematics or quantitative field

Job description

Capstone is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Environmental Services team. The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative and analytical background and an interest in understanding how environmental regulations, market dynamics, and broader policy developments impact companies, industries, and investment opportunities.

The Senior Associate will conduct research and analysis across the environmental services sector, with a focus on identifying differentiated insights and investment opportunities. The role will involve analyzing companies, industries, regulatory developments, market trends, and financial data to assess their potential impact on businesses and investors.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior team members and interact with clients, industry participants, policymakers, and other stakeholders. This is a highly analytical role that requires strong quantitative skills, intellectual curiosity, excellent writing and communication abilities, and an interest in applying research and analysis to investment decisions.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in quantitative consulting, corporate strategy, turnaround or restructuring advisory, investment banking, private equity, equity research, or similar analytical environments. Experience in environmental services or related sectors is a plus, but direct environmental policy experience is not required. Candidates with environmental policy backgrounds will be considered where their experience has a strong quantitative and analytical component.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess the following attributes:

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex business and market dynamics
• Ability to develop differentiated insights and investment ideas supported by rigorous analysis
• Strong financial and/or quantitative modeling skills
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to think creatively
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and communicate key takeaways clearly
• Strong client servicing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Interest in combining business, markets, policy, and investing
• Experience analyzing companies, industries, or investment opportunities
• Environmental services or sector-specific experience is a plus, but not required

Education and Experience Requirements

• Four-year Bachelor's degree required; degrees in finance, economics, mathematics, business, or other quantitative disciplines are preferred
• 1–2 years of professional experience for Associate candidates, including candidates with relevant experience directly out of a Master's program
• Relevant experience in quantitative consulting, investment banking, private equity, equity research, corporate strategy, turnaround/restructuring advisory, or a related field
• Demonstrated quantitative and analytical capabilities
• Strong academic achievement
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Capstone offers a competitive benefits package, including health, vision, dental insurance, paid vacation, travel stipend, and 401(k). The expected compensation for this role will be $90,000–$130,000 per annum, with eligibility in Capstone's annual bonus pool.

This position can be based in our New York or Washington, DC office. Capstone is in-person Monday through 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.