Careers & Culture | CastleOak Securities

Thank you for your interest in CastleOak Securities, a premier investment banking boutique and broker-dealer serving the capital markets needs of our corporate, governmental and institutional investor clients.

Working at CastleOak is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining our small, close-knit family. At CastleOak, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a real impact, and give back to your community. Our founders started this firm with the desire to do business the right way, and those values and principles still guide us today.

CastleOak is led by a seasoned management team and delivers an array of services that include investment banking and capital markets, electronic trading, fixed income sales and trading, equity sales and trading, and liquidity solutions. Our environment offers the opportunity to learn and grow, regardless of your career stage. We look forward to getting to know you!

At CastleOak, we foster a culture that builds connections and encourages a sense of belonging for our employees. In addition to the suite of benefits offered by larger firms, we enjoy firm happy hours, volunteering, holiday events, and monthly food celebrations.

Our Values

We are keenly aware of the competitive nature of the investment banking marketplace, and have assembled a highly experienced team that puts clients' needs first while upholding our firm's core principles:

Honesty

We are dedicated to working openly and honestly with mutual respect for each client, employee, and partner with whom we do business, and for every community in which we do business

Integrity

We are committed to providing the most effective and efficient solutions to meet each client's objectives while adhering to our moral and ethical principles

Performance

We are driven to deliver value-added services, insightful market intelligence and exceptional execution services in all our lines of business

Our People

‍We look for professionals with a passion for excellence who believe in the power of the team, an unwavering commitment to integrity, and a commitment to superior client service.

Three key qualities in our people are:

Firepower

We look for people who have the intellect, drive and determination to work through and adapt to change. We hire those who take ownership and show initiative

Passion

We hire people who care and approach each day with a sense of urgency, because they are enthusiastic to make an impact and leave a legacy

Aptitude

We look for people who are curious, hungry to learn, data-driven, and eager to improve. We pursue the best ideas, solicit and provide feedback, and put our clients first

Benefits

Our benefits package is competitive and designed to ensure the health and well-being of our team.

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Commuter

Choice of Roth & Regular 401k

CastleOak has provided me a unique opportunity to experience a wide range of challenging and client-facing projects. Our close-knit team culture allows me to learn from senior bankers with decades of experience, which has been an extraordinary way to start my career.”

- Josh
Associate, Investment Banking and Advisory

Our franchise is focused on client service and relationship management, and we strive to bring solutions that matter to the stakeholders we serve. I joined in 2009 because I saw a market opportunity to build a leading Fixed Income business that focuses on doing business with integrity.”

- Joe
Managing Director, Fixed Income Sales

With two decades of banking experience at large global institutions, I am pleased to have joined CastleOak’s team of experienced Wall Street professionals. The entrepreneurial and highly collaborative environment allows me to broaden my skill set, while contributing to the Firm’s important business and social mission.”

- James
Managing Director, Investment Banking & Advisory

I CHOOSE to work at CastleOak. Experience has shown me that at a small, successful firm, you can make a big difference in evolving the company forward. What sealed the deal was that, even in my interview, I could feel Dave’s desire to build a home for us, not just a company.”

- Demetrio
Director, Equities – International Trading

Being able to use your experience to make a real impact at a smaller firm is an amazing feeling. The people, workplace and team environment are nothing short of phenomenal.

Christopher
Vice President,
Finance & Operations

Our Culture

At CastleOak, we take a collaborative approach to work, and we enjoy a variety of events together outside of work as well. As a boutique firm, we are not bound by typical Wall Street stereotypes: We celebrate individuals as we recognize milestones like birthdays and work anniversaries, as well as causes that matter to employees when we match their contributions to their chosen charitable organizations. Giving back is central to our identity, which we also do as a firm through initiatives like our annual Syndicate bowling event and our month of service group volunteering experiences. Through our group activities and our recognition of the individual, we seek to build a cohesive team that knows one another, works effectively together, and makes a difference in the lives of others.

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