"I can succeed as a Fundamental Research Group (FRG) Associate at Capital Group."As one of our FRG Associates, you will work closely and collaborate with Investment Professionals and peers to deliver valuable insights and conduct bottom-up fundamental research and analysis that will drive investment decisions. You will partner with Investment Professionals on their coverage to help generate investment ideas and monitor holdings by researching and analyzing companies and related industries, financial modeling, drafting reports, facilitating meetings with management teams, sell-side firms and industry experts, and working as a key contributor in the investment process. You will work on projects with growing complexity over time, receiving direction and mentorship from experienced investment professionals.
We're seeking candidates with a broad equity research background and the ability to support a diverse coverage universe that includes small- and mid-cap companies. Knowledge of Industrials is a plus but not required.
"I am the person Capital Group is looking for."- You have extensive experience with detailed financial modeling and fundamental analysis, working with sell-side firms and industry consultants, utilizing research tools, trade publications, online sources, regulatory filings, etc., and interpreting this information to generate insightful analysis.
- You have 2+ years of experience in a related field (equity research, investment banking, consulting, accounting or other).
- You are passionate about a career in equity research with a strong interest in long-only investing.
- You have a strong desire to continue to develop bottom-up fundamental research skills working in partnership with experienced investment professionals.
- You have a proven ability to develop and maintain comprehensive charts and visualizations to support equity analysis and communicate investment insights effectively.
- You thrive in team settings. You ask good questions, bounce ideas off others and proactively share your perspective.
- You enjoy learning new things and can flex to varying work styles and expectations.
- You have an inquisitive mind, demonstrating intellectual curiosity and analytical skills in areas of high complexity surrounding financial markets and industry trends.
- You apply sound judgment in resolving conceptually complex matters.
- You apply effective written and oral communication skills.
- You collaborate and develop/maintain relationships both inside and outside the organization.
- You are available for occasional travel on research trips to meet with company management teams and investment professionals.
- You seek and view feedback as essential to learning and improvement and are self-aware.
- You have a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, STEM or a relevant field of study.
- You have familiarity with programming languages (Python, SQL), LLMs, data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI) and data platforms is a plus, but not necessary.
"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.
Southern California Base Salary Range: $141,648-$226,637
San Francisco Base Salary Range: $165,185-$264,296
New York Base Salary Range: $150,155-$240,248
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.
You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.
* Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.
