CAP Associate - US (2027)

Capital-Group-1; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Housing assistance

15% retirement contribution

Annual performance bonus

Profitability bonus

Professional development resources

Global CAP community

Job summary

Capital Group seeks exceptional early-career talent for the Capital Associates Program (CAP). You will lead end-to-end investment research, frame questions, and present well-supported conclusions to experienced investors in a global rotation.

The program emphasizes analytical rigor, learning agility, and a long-term investing mindset. Selected candidates collaborate with analysts and portfolio managers, benefiting from targeted development sessions, mentorship, and relocation assistance in

Qualifications

• Analytical rigor and learning agility required.
• Academic excellence with strong quantitative skills.
• Adaptability and high performance in ambiguous environments.
• Collaborative leadership and teamwork across teams.
• Investing mindset and genuine long-term career interest.
• Distinctive perspective contributing to differentiated investment insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end investment research projects, framing questions and presenting conclusions.
• Work closely with analysts and portfolio managers to deepen judgment and analysis.
• Develop skills through mentorship, hands-on research, and development sessions.
• Join a global CAP cohort across London, Los Angeles, and Singapore.
• Communicate insights clearly to experienced investors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Learning agility

Collaborative leadership

Investing mindset

Distinctive perspective

Academic excellence

Education

Undergraduate or Master's (non‑MBA) in final year

Job description

“I can be myself at work.” You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace. We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community. “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 factor in salary and variable 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.

Shape the Future Through Insight

At Capital Group, our mission is to improve people’s lives through successful investing. Our Capital Associates Program (CAP) invites exceptional early‑career talent who combine deep curiosity, analytical rigor, collaborative leadership, and independent thinking to help us explore some of the world’s most complex and consequential investment questions. CAP is a highly selective, immersive global rotation program for those who want to think deeply, challenge assumptions, and develop the judgment and skills to build a long‑term career in investing.

How You’ll Contribute and Develop Own Substantive Research

• Lead end-to-end investment research projects that reward curiosity, intellectual discipline, and strong communication.
• You’ll frame questions, conduct deep analysis, develop your perspective, and present well‑supported conclusions to experienced investors.
• Develop Through Practice: Strengthen your analytical reasoning, investigative approach, judgment, and communication skills through hands‑on research, close collaboration with investor mentors, and targeted development sessions.
• Learn Alongside Experienced Investors: 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 Global Community of Thinkers: Join a small, high‑caliber cohort of Associates across London, Los Angeles, and Singapore united by intellectual curiosity and an interest in investing.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from undergraduate or master’s (non‑MBA) students in their final year of study and those with up to one year of related experience after graduation. When we hire for CAP, we look for potential. Strong candidates demonstrate:

• Analytical Rigor and Learning Agility: The ability to absorb new ideas quickly, interrogate assumptions, work through complex problems, and develop well‑supported insights.
• Academic Excellence: A record of consistently strong academic achievement (preferred GPA 3.7+). Quantitative skills, double majors, minors, interdisciplinary study and intellectual exploration are valued.
• Adaptability and High Performance: Comfort navigating ambiguity, openness to feedback, and a track record of pursuing demanding goals across academics, work, leadership, or independent interests.
• Collaborative Leadership: The ability to lead, influence, listen, and contribute within teams across academic, professional, or extracurricular settings.
• An Investing Mindset: Demonstrated curiosity about investing and a genuine interest in developing a long‑term career as an investor.
• A Distinctive Perspective: Experiences, interests, expertise, or ways of thinking that can contribute to differentiated investment insight.

Compensation & Benefits

Southern California Base Salary Range: $90,440-$144,704.

Competitive compensation package. Support for relocation and housing (where applicable). Access to Capital Group’s resources, culture, and global community.

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 the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

Timeline & How to Apply

Application deadline: November 1st, 2026.

We plan to host Super Day interviews in October‑November for this position. Dates may be subject to change.

See the Program in Action

Want to learn more about the Capital Associates Program experience? Hear directly from CAP associates about the opportunities, rotations, and development experiences available through the program.

Watch the video: CAP Recruitment Video

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 9,000 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day.

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