Vice President, Financial Services Policy & Investment

Capstone; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Travel stipend

401(k)

Flexible work from home Fridays

Job summary

Capstone is seeking a skilled analyst in Washington, DC, specializing in financial services policy. This role involves developing unique investment ideas and engaging with policymakers and investors. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, a passion for policy, and at least five years of relevant experience.

The expected salary ranges from $135,000 to $170,000 annually, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental insurance, and eligibility for an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in consulting, investment banking, policy analysis, or a related field.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, eligible to work without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop unique investment ideas based on rigorous policy analysis.
• Interact with politicians, regulators, and investors.
• Provide comprehensive analysis for clients in the financial services sector.

Skills

Analytical skills

Creativity

Client servicing

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Understanding of policy and financial markets

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

We are in search of an analyst with specialized expertise in financial services policy. Analysts are responsible for developing unique investment ideas based on rigorous policy analysis for our client base comprised of capital market and private equity investors. They interact regularly with politicians, regulators and other policymakers, as well as investors across the U.S financial services sector. The ideal candidate will have exceptional analytical skills, creativity, and a demonstrated interest in policy and financial markets. A successful candidate will be a highly qualified professional with at least five years of experience in consulting, investment banking, policy analysis, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Intelligence and the ability to think creatively
• The ability to express differentiated opinions clearly, supported by robust analysis
• Client servicing and interpersonal skills
• The ability to develop and discern high-quality, value-oriented investment ideas
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently
• Passion for combining policy and politics with investing

Education and Experience Requirements

• Four-year Bachelor’s degree required with high academic achievement
• At least five years of experience in consulting, banking, policy analysis or a related field
• Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident, eligible to work without sponsorship

Benefits

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 $135,000-$170,000 per annum with eligibility in Capstone's annual bonus pool.

This position is based in our Washington, DC 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.