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Fundamental Research Group Economist Associate

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Capital Group

Capital Group

Fundamental Research Group Economist Associate

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    "I CAN BE MYSELF AT WORK."

    You define yourself by more than just a job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions and your take on the world everything that makes you unique. We're working hard to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in our organization and our communities because we know that what makes us different makes us better.

    We want you to feel a strong sense of belonging. We value and welcome your experiences, ideas and identity. Over 40 employee resource groups unite our people and help to develop our collective empathy through unfiltered conversations about race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, disabilities, mental health and so much more.

    "I CAN INFLUENCE MY INCOME."

    You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You'll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will be the equivalent of 15% of your annual pay (including bonuses).

    "I CAN LEAD A FULL LIFE."

    You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you're raising a family, you're passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we'll give you the resources that can set you up for success.

    • Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options

    • Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love

    • Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones

    "I CAN SUCCEED AS A CSR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE AT CAPITAL GROUP."

    You will conduct research for a team of a dozen economic, political and accounting analysts, working closely with two experienced analysts to help evaluate investment opportunities. You will assemble and review data, conduct statistical analyses and research macro, political, and accounting topics. You will work with analysts to help make Capital's research process more original and productive through the thorough analysis of economic, financial and industry data and trends.

    "I AM THE PERSON CAPITAL GROUP IS LOOKING FOR."

    • You have strong quantitative skills with the ability to create and maintain a variety of computer spreadsheets and models (macro/country, industry/sector, market specific).

    • You will collect macro, industry, and company data through a variety of channels, including sell-side research firms, internal and external databases, publications, and online sources.

    • You will review and organize data, synthesize information, identify trends, test hypotheses, and help investment analysts to analyze and interpret macro, industry, and company data and trends.

    • You have high proficiency in Microsoft Excel, at a minimum, and preferably also in programming languages that facilitate the manipulation and analysis of large datasets (e.g. R or Python).

    • You have the passions to stay up-to-date on macro trends, news, and political issues.

    • You will work on special research projects as needed to support Capital's investment professionals.

    • You have a background or education in economics and accounting.

    • You are service-oriented and have a positive attitude.

    • You can speak and write Mandarin.

    "I CAN APPLY IN LESS THAN 4 MINUTES."

    You've reviewed this job posting and you're ready to start the candidate journey with us. Apply now to move to the next step in our recruiting process. If this role isn't what you're looking for, check out our other opportunities and join our talent community.

    "I CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT CAPITAL GROUP."

    At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. That's why we offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers. Through nine decades, our 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. More than 7,800 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day. Find us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, FairyGodBoss, DiversityJobs and Instagram.

    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.

  • Industry
    Investment Management
  • About Us

    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.