NOTE: Our recruiting process is 100% virtual, which should help with the logistics of your candidate journey. We have transitioned to a hybrid work model, which means our associates are coming into the office 3 days a week and working from home 2 days a week. You will work directly with your manager to decide what that looks like for you.

CAP Associate Program

At Capital Group, our mission is to improve people’s lives through successful investing. We invest in public companies and fixed-income securities around the globe and are challenged with bringing unique perspectives and long-term thinking to our research and decision-making.

CAP is an opportunity for early-career individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to learn and contribute to this mission by gaining direct exposure to investment management. CAP is a highly selective global three-year rotational program with cohorts in Los Angeles, London, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The program is focused on developing the skills relevant for investment management roles. Providing development opportunities through hands-on experience, structured training, and ability to work with and learn from experienced investors. Associates with exceptional performance and have successfully completed the program will be promoted to roles with our investment units or investment-related groups.

We look for candidates with a strong interest in investing, which can be demonstrated through:

• Academic studies.
• Investment/finance related internships.
• Extracurricular activities on/off campus, such as leadership roles with investment or finance clubs and participating in stock pitch competitions.

What does CAP offer you?

• Structured and personalized training to learn core investing and professional skills. We offer CFA sponsorship.
• Robust hands-on experience through rotations to learn and apply fundamental research and technical skills.
• An environment that challenges you to think like an investor, demonstrate excellence and independent thinking in your qualitative and quantitative work.
• Regular one-on-one coaching with experienced CG investment analyst and CAP manager.
• Peer learning from cohort members.
• Engagement in nonprofits of your choice to learn and apply invaluable leadership skills.

Who should apply?

Undergraduate or master’s students in their final year of study (non-MBA) and those with up to 1-year of related experience post-graduation are invited to apply. When we hire for CAP, we look for potential. We’re interested in:

• Highly curious, analytical, and critical thinkers with demonstrated interest in investing.
• Ability and ambition to learn quickly and grow from experiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate well with others.

Timeline:

• Due to a high number of applications, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
• We plan to host Super Day interviews in August 2024 for this position
• Additional CAP positions
  • US CAP Intern (Super Day: July 2024)
  • Europe CAP Associate/Intern (Post: August 2024; Super Day: November 2024)
  • Asia CAP Associate/Intern: (Post: August 2024; Super Day: December 2024)
• Dates may be subject to change

Need work authorization? We may be able to obtain visas for CAP participants during and upon completion of the program.

We hire MBA candidates and graduates through a separate recruiting process. Please check our website for more information.

Need work authorization? We may be able to obtain visas for CAP participants during and upon completion of the program. We hire MBA candidates and graduates through a separate recruiting process. Please check our website for more information.

Southern California Base Salary Range: $84,021-$134,434

In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Through nine decades, Capital Group’s goal has been to improve people’s lives through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire. Private ownership allows us to keep our eyes on the long term while more than 7,800 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day.