The Capital Group Companies, Inc

Risk and Quantitative Solutions Analyst

The Capital Group Companies, Inc$141K — $226K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree with 3+ years in risk management or related field, or Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience.
  • Knowledge of fixed income risk management, security analytics, and market dynamics.
  • Experience with U.S. core, structured product, and other fixed income modeling is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Python or R; Bloomberg knowledge is essential.
  • Understanding of Aladdin; familiarity with Yield Book and Intex is advantageous.
  • Strong grasp of finance, investment principles, and portfolio construction.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced quantitative and qualitative analyses on Fixed Income and Multi-Asset portfolios.
  • Communicate insights and recommendations to Portfolio Managers for informed portfolio construction.
  • Advise on portfolio risk characteristics and conduct proactive reviews to identify significant risks.
  • Perform quantitative analyses aligned with internal portfolio risk guidelines.
  • Develop and enhance risk monitoring frameworks and reporting methodologies.
  • Present findings and recommendations to investment teams and external clients.
  • Manage communications regarding risk management practices and policies.

Benefits

  • Individual annual performance bonus eligibility.
  • Capital Group's annual profitability bonus.
  • Retirement plan with a 15% company contribution on eligible earnings.
Full Job Description
"I can succeed as a Risk and Quantitative Solutions Analyst at Capital Group"

Capital Group is seeking aRisk and Quantitative Solutions Analyst to provide independent, rigorous analysis that informs portfolio construction decisions and highlights key risk positions across Capital's Fixed Income and Multi-Asset portfolios. This role partners closely with portfolio managers, investment teams, and oversight groups to enhance understanding, evaluation, and management of portfolio risk. The analyst will proactively conduct advanced portfolio analysis, develop and enhance risk monitoring frameworks, and represent risk management practices in both internal and external forums. This position is suited for an experienced individual contributor with strong knowledge of investment risk management, fixed income markets, portfolio analytics, and quantitative methods.

Portfolio Risk Analysis and Advisory
  • Conduct advanced quantitative and qualitative analyses across Fixed Income and Multi-Asset portfolios.
  • Communicate ideas, insights, and recommendations to Portfolio Managers to help inform portfolio construction decisions.
  • Advise Portfolio Managers on the risk characteristics of their portfolios.
  • Proactively conduct portfolio reviews to identify key investment risks, risk concentrations, and emerging risk themes.
  • Perform quantitative analyses and provide recommendations to support internal portfolio risk guidelines.

Risk Management Representation and Communication
  • Present analytics, findings, and recommendations to Fixed Income investment teams and oversight groups.
  • Represent Capital Group's risk management practices in internal and external meetings.
  • Communicate risk management processes and policies to external clients.
  • Educate clients on Capital's portfolio risk process, considering each client's specific needs, objectives, and concerns.

Risk Framework, Methodology, and Reporting
  • Develop and enhance frameworks for risk monitoring, reporting, and analysis.
  • Develop risk methodologies and scenario analysis capabilities to improve risk assessment for Fixed Income portfolios.
  • Build and enhance top-down and bottom-up portfolio risk reports to identify, explain, and monitor major portfolio risks.
  • Perform quantitative analyses and provide recommendations for system solutions required for client, internal, and regulatory risk analysis.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.


"I am the person Capital Group is looking for"

You are an analytical, intellectually curious investment risk professional who combines quantitative skill, market knowledge, sound judgment, and strong communication ability.

You have:
  • A master's degree with 3 or more years of relevant experience in risk management, quantitative analysis, securitization modeling, or a related field; or
  • A bachelor's degree with 5 or more years of relevant experience in the areas above.
  • Knowledge of factor based fixed income investment risk management, security analytics, and market dynamics.
  • Experience with U.S. core, structured product and other fixed income asset modeling is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of Excel, Python or R, and Bloomberg.
  • Working knowledge of Aladdin; experience with Yield Book and Intex is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of finance, investment principles, portfolio construction, and risk management.
  • Awareness of current and emerging policies, practices, trends, technologies, and information affecting the department or business area.
  • Strong technical capability, including risk management tools, analytical methods, and technology skillsets.
  • Intellectual curiosity and analytical strength in areas of high complexity.
  • Sound judgment when evaluating and resolving complex matters.
  • Initiative in identifying issues and recommending solutions for complex and broad matters.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills with associates, senior business leaders, investment professionals, and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to collaborate and build productive working relationships inside and outside the organization.
  • Effectiveness in leading or facilitating discussions with senior business leaders on broad, complex, or potentially controversial topics.


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Southern California Base Salary Range: $141,648-$226,637

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.

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