CAP Associate - US (2027)
About The Position
Capital Group's Capital Associates Program (CAP) is a highly selective, immersive global rotation program designed for exceptional early-career talent who possess deep curiosity, analytical rigor, collaborative leadership, and independent thinking. The program aims to help associates explore complex investment questions and develop the judgment and skills necessary for a long-term career in investing. CAP Associates investigate these questions through rigorous research, examining industries, assessing long-term trends, and developing well-reasoned perspectives. They contribute original insights to Capital Group's investment dialogue by framing questions, conducting deep analysis, developing their perspectives, and presenting well-supported conclusions to experienced investors. Associates will strengthen their analytical reasoning, investigative approach, judgment, and communication skills through hands-on research, collaboration with investor mentors, and targeted development sessions. They will learn alongside experienced analysts and portfolio managers and join a global community of thinkers in a small, high-caliber cohort across London, Los Angeles, and Singapore.
Requirements
- Undergraduate or master’s (non-MBA) students in their final year of study or up to one year of related experience after graduation.
- Ability to absorb new ideas quickly, interrogate assumptions, work through complex problems, and develop well-supported insights.
- A record of consistently strong academic achievement (preferred GPA 3.7+).
- Quantitative skills, double majors, minors, interdisciplinary study and intellectual exploration are valued.
- Comfort navigating ambiguity, openness to feedback, and a track record of pursuing demanding goals across academics, work, leadership, or independent interests.
- Ability to lead, influence, listen, and contribute within teams across academic, professional, or extracurricular settings.
- Demonstrated curiosity about investing and a genuine interest in developing a long-term career as an investor.
- Experiences, interests, expertise, or ways of thinking that can contribute to differentiated investment insight.
- Submit resume, including GPA and relevant test scores, and a cover letter.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end investment research projects that reward curiosity, intellectual discipline, and strong communication.
- Frame questions, conduct deep analysis, develop your perspective, and present well-supported conclusions to experienced investors.
- Strengthen your analytical reasoning, investigative approach, judgment, and communication skills through hands-on research, close collaboration with investor mentors, and targeted development sessions.
- Work closely with analysts and portfolio managers to understand how rigorous inquiry, qualitative and quantitative analyses, and independent thinking contribute to investment decisions.
- Join a small, high-caliber cohort of Associates across London, Los Angeles, and Singapore united by intellectual curiosity and an interest in investing.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonuses
- Health benefits from day one
- Flexible work options
- 2-for-1 matching gifts for charitable contributions
- Opportunity to secure annual grants for organizations
- Access on-demand professional development resources
- Company-funded retirement contribution (factors in salary and variable pay, including bonuses)
- Individual annual performance bonus
- Capital's annual profitability bonus
- Retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of eligible earnings
- Support for relocation and housing (where applicable)
- Access to Capital Group’s resources, culture, and global community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
