AI Engineer

We see the world differently at Capstone Investment Advisors. Capstone is one of the leading asset management firms in derivatives and complementary strategies. With approximately $12 billion of AUM and over 330 employees, Capstone was formed in 2007 and is headquartered in New York with offices in London, Amsterdam, Milan, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Stamford, and Boston.

For over 20 years, across market cycles, we have identified anomalies, tracked dislocations, and capitalised on opportunities to deliver for our investors. Our approach is built on a different way of investing, working together to innovate new strategies and solutions. Together, we explore the overlooked in the pursuit of lasting results for our clients.

With our sophisticated, global client base, we recognise that our success is deeply connected to real people. For that reason, we take a human approach to everything we do, focusing largely on collaborative performance. Our workflow and process are built around the belief that by sharing ideas, we achieve greater outcomes. This gives you greater access to resources, direct exposure to senior leadership, and new opportunities to experiment and innovate.

• Design and implement AI/ML/LLM-driven models, tools, workflows, and agents to support investment professionals
• Develop, integrate, and maintain AI features into products (e.g. chat agents, copilots, automation pipelines)
• Implement retrieval augmented‑generation (RAG), MCPs, function calling, and internal integrations (e.g. databases, APIs, services)
• Research, prototype and deploy AI applications using Python
• Engage with domain experts to identify, evaluate, and execute high-value AI use cases

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field required
• Proficiency in Python programming
• Hands-on experience with frameworks like LangChain, Llamaindex, etc., vector stores, LLM APIs (e.g. OpenAI API, Anthropic API), and building MCP servers/clients
• Financial services/hedge fund experience is preferred

Our team is our most important asset and investment. We value and respect our colleagues and their well-being inside and outside the workplace and our culture reflects this. We offer a robust and competitive benefits program to ensure the well-being of our colleagues.

Some benefits included in this role are:

• Training and development opportunities
• Robust Wellness Resources: Physical, Mental and Financial
• Time-Off, Retirement and Commuter Benefits
• Gym Reimbursement and other Discounts

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

Capstone is committed to creating an inclusive environment where we welcome people of different 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.