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Associate, Trader - #293

Capstone Investment Advisors
Location
New York, New York
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Investment
Salary
$150,000-$160,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Master’s degree in Financial Engineering or related field or equivalent
  • Two (2) years of experience designing and building statistical models
  • Experience with PCA-based factor risk decomposition, regression, and time-series models
  • Development of structural models for equity and fixed income index fund participants
  • Creation of risk analytics frameworks including duration and convexity-gap
  • Pricing of IRS and Swaptions
What the job really is

As an Associate Trader at Capstone Investment Advisors, you will implement systematic trading strategies, including machine learning algorithms, and develop statistical models to analyze market behaviors. Your role will involve creating risk analytics frameworks, pricing financial instruments, and executing trades across various asset classes using advanced technologies like Python and C++. You will also be responsible for building data pipelines and running simulations to assess portfolio risks.

Benefits
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Robust Wellness Resources: Physical, Mental and Financial
  • Time-Off, Retirement and Commuter Benefits
  • Gym Reimbursement and other Discounts
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work policy details
  • The role involves complex financial modeling which may require a steep learning curve for newcomers
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