2026 Summer Internship

February 9, 2026
$40 / hour

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Job Description

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Capstone 2026 Summer Internship

About Capstone Investment Advisors

Capstone Investment Advisors, LLC (“Capstone”) is a global asset manager renowned for its unique perspective and dedication to exploring alpha opportunities in derivatives and complementary strategies that consistently perform across various market cycles. With approximately $11.0 billion of Assets Under Management (AUM) as of July 1, 2025, and a team of 326 employees, Capstone maintains a strong global presence.

Headquartered in New York, Capstone operates additional offices in London, Amsterdam, Stamford, Los Angeles, Boston, Tokyo, Milan, Texas, and Maryland. Since its inception in 2004, Capstone has leveraged strategic insight, market-leading expertise, and advanced technology to anticipate and harness the complexities of world markets, consistently creating unique opportunities for its clients, team, and the industry at large.

Internship Program Overview

The Capstone 2026 Summer Internship is an intensive 10-week program designed to provide interns with a comprehensive and impactful experience. Participants will be assigned a specific project that is both educational and a direct value-add to the business. A key component of the internship is the opportunity to present the completed project to the senior leadership team at the end of the summer.

Interns will join one of Capstone’s dynamic investment pods, where they will gain invaluable insights into various investment strategies. These placements offer hands-on learning and the chance to contribute to meaningful business initiatives.

Potential Investment Pod Placements Include:

  • Sovereign Rates Relative Value
  • Global Equity Volatility
  • Quantitative
  • Convertible Bond Arbitrage
  • Equity Capital Markets
  • And other specialized areas

Who We Are Looking For

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as:
    • Economics
    • Econometrics
    • Finance
    • Applied Mathematics
    • Statistics
  • Proficiency in Python and/or Java
  • A fast learner with the ability to contribute effectively
  • Demonstrated team-player mentality
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical members of the broader team
  • Previous experience at a financial firm is preferred

Bonus Skills & Traits:

To truly thrive and excel at Capstone, candidates will ideally possess:

  • Strong intellectual curiosity
  • An openness to share ideas
  • Humility
  • The highest ethical standards
  • A strong desire to excel
  • A keen curiosity about technology and artificial intelligence, as Capstone continuously drives innovation and enhances strategic capabilities.

Benefits & Compensation Information

Capstone views its team as its most important asset and investment, fostering a culture that values and respects colleagues’ well-being both inside and outside the workplace.

  • The applicable hourly range for this role is $29.00 – $40.00/hr USD.
  • The specific hourly pay offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis, considering factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Capstone is deeply committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes people from diverse 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.

To learn even more about being part of the Capstone team, visit us online: Careers – Capstone (capstoneco.com)

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