Overview
Financial Services and Technology Investment & Policy – Associate
London, UK
Analysts will be responsible for rigorously analyzing UK and EU policy to assist colleagues in creating unique investment ideas and conducting regulatory due diligence for private equity firms. Analysts will advise leading investors and corporates in the financial services, business services and technology sectors. They will interact with politicians, regulators and other policymakers in the UK, Brussels, and EU member states. The ideal candidate will have exceptional analytical skills, creativity, and a demonstrated interest in policy and financial markets.
Responsibilities
• Analyze UK and EU policy to inform investment ideas and regulatory due diligence for private equity firms.
• Advise investors and corporates in financial services, business services, and technology sectors.
• Interact with politicians, regulators, and policymakers in the UK, Brussels, and EU member states.
Qualifications
* At least one year of analyst experience (e.g., equity research, policy analysis, consulting, investment banking, or related field).
* Current or former regulators or government employees (e.g., UK FCA or equivalent EU authorities) are encouraged to apply.
* A second European language is preferred but not essential.
Attributes
* Intelligence and the ability to express opinions clearly
* Creativity and the ability to see unique angles
* Strong client servicing and interpersonal skills
* Clear written and oral communication
* Judgment to discern good investment ideas from bad
* Ability to self-motivate and work independently
* Passion for combining policy and politics with investing
Education and Experience Requirements
* High academic achievement
* 1-3 years of policy or analysis experience, preferably in financial services or technology sectors
* Must be able to work in England without employer sponsorship
* Offers are subject to background checks
About Capstone
Capstone is a leading policy analysis and regulatory due diligence firm with locations in Washington, DC, Houston, New York, Paris, London, and Mumbai. We advise institutional investors and corporations on how changes in state, federal, and international policy will impact investments. Capstone leads coverage of public policy investments affecting financial and business services, energy and environment, healthcare, TMT, and more. Our professionals analyze policy to uncover risks, opportunities, and, along the way, unique business and investment strategies for our clients. We live at the nexus of policy and investments.
Equal Opportunity
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.
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