Solutions (Active/Passive) Analyst - CSG

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Capital Group

Solutions (Active/Passive) Analyst - CSG

West Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    "I can succeed as a Solutions Analyst at Capital Group"

    Capital Solutions Group (CSG) is the investment team responsible for performing research and making investment recommendations in support of Capital Group's multi-asset portfolio solutions effort. The multi-asset portfolio solutions include but are not limited to: American Funds and Insurance Series based '40 Act fund-of-funds and solutions; Global target date and model platforms; PCS model portfolios; institutional solutions overseen by Capital Group.

    As a Solutions Analyst, you will join a team of collegial, honest, and intellectually rigorous researchers in Capital's investment organization. A hallmark of Capital's philosophy is an overriding focus on the long term, whether regarding investment results, relationship management or the stewardship of the company itself. The culture of Capital Group is built on a foundation of shared values that influence associates' decision-making and the way they interact with clients, investors and one another: Integrity, Accountability, Rigorous analysis, Collaboration, Humility, Long-term focus, Consistency and Respect for individuals.

    As a Solutions Analyst, you will contribute to the team in the following ways:

    • Work in a team of Analysts, Research Director, Senior Business Manager and Portfolio Managers to deliver high impact applied research in support of multi-asset portfolios solutions platforms.
    • Research, develop and maintain relevant analytical frameworks and quantitative models
    • Contribute to / initiate deep dive foundational and/or solutions research that cuts across many portfolios and geographies (US, Europe and Asia)
    • Utilize industry publications, industry databases, internal proprietary databases and additional internal resources as needed to compile research
    • Bring and apply domain knowledge to the broad research topics
    • Identify new areas for research and find creative ways to solve problems as they apply to monitoring, attribution, asset allocation and portfolio construction
    • Participates in development of computing/data platform effort to support and enhance research processes in a collaborative environment

    "I am the person Capital Group is looking for."

    • You possess 3-5 years of relevant investment experience involving building asset allocation and portfolio construction solutions using multiple asset classes spanning global equity and fixed income. Background in passive market structure and ETFs are a plus
    • You demonstrate exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with strong understanding of time series analysis, portfolio theory, optimization, monte carlo simulation and statistical models
    • You have experience programming in Python, R, MATLAB, SQL as they apply to time series analysis, simulation modeling, portfolio optimization techniques and machine learning models with application to portfolio construction and monitoring
    • You have strong working knowledge in FactSet, Capital IQ, Bloomberg etc.
    • You demonstrate the ability to develop recommendations and support assertions with relevant quantitative and qualitative data
    • You are a skilled communicator, able to engage with investment professionals, distill complex concepts into simple language and deliver solutions to diverse group of associates
    • You have strong academic credentials with advanced degree in business, finance, econometrics, mathematics or science
    • You are proactive and work collaboratively in a team environment

    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.

    *Temporary positions in Canada and the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

    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.