Core Ops Manager

Capital Group; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time-away benefits

Health benefits

Charitable matching gifts

Professional development resources

Job summary

Capital Group is seeking a Core Operations Manager within the ADAPT team in Irvine. You will oversee fund accounting trade flow, expenses, distributions, and NAV generation, collaborating with both insourced and outsourced providers.

You will lead a team of up to 10 associates, translating strategic priorities into clear actions while driving improvements in controls, service quality, and scalability. The role emphasizes partnership across functions and a growth mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in investment operations, fund accounting, asset management, financial services operations, or a related field.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience, including developing talent and leading teams through change.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund accounting trade flow, expenses, distribution, and NAV generation in both insourced and outsourced models.
• Lead through portfolio and market activities, new fund launches, and non-standard events affecting these capabilities.
• Translate requirements, risks, options, and trade-offs across internal teams and outsourced providers to align on practical solutions.
• Direct people management for a team of up to 10 associates.
• Influence across functions and leadership levels to achieve broad results.

Skills

People leadership

Strategic judgment

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Operational excellence

Technology & data sense

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics

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.

“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

I Can Succeed as a Core Operations Manager - Accounting Distribution & Pricing Team (ADAPT)

Core Operations provides global middle- and back-office capabilities that support Capital Group’s investment process, client service model, and long-term growth. Our teams enable investment products and client accounts across onboarding, servicing, cash activity, investment data, trade operations, fund accounting, NAV operations, tax, reconciliation, and related capabilities.

As a Core Operations Accounting Distribution & Pricing Team (ADAPT) Manager, you will oversee fund accounting trade flow, expenses, distribution, and net asset value (NAV) generation in both an insourced and outsourced model. You will also help lead through portfolio and market activities, new fund launches, and non-standard events when they impact these capabilities — translating requirements, risks, options, and trade‑offs across internal teams and outsourced providers to align on practical solutions.

Please note, this position does require you to work in our Irvine office, Monday-Thursday with the flexibility to work remote on Fridays.

I Am The Person Capital Group Is Looking For

• Build and lead high-performing teams that develop talent, strengthen trust, and foster accountability, inclusion, and growth. Direct people management for a team of up to 10 associates.
• Lead through change and ambiguity, translating strategy into clear priorities, aligned goals, and measurable outcomes.
• Influence across functions and leadership levels, bringing strategic judgment and organizational savvy to achieve broad results.
• Challenge the status quo and drive innovation by anticipating emerging needs, simplifying complexity, unlocking capacity, and shaping operating models that scale with demand.
• Apply technology, data, and operational expertise to strengthen controls, improve service quality, and increase resilience and scalability.
• Demonstrate self‑awareness, courage, curiosity, and a growth mindset by seeking feedback, embracing diverse perspectives, and investing in development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in investment operations, fund accounting, asset management, financial services operations, or a related field.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience, including developing talent and leading teams through change, transformation, or large-scale initiatives.
• Experienced in fund accounting; oversight of an outsourced provider performing fund accounting, public accounting, or a CPA license is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships, communicate clearly, and collaborate effectively across functional groups to align on shared outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to stay current on industry trends and best practices, applying those insights to improve service quality and operating effectiveness.

I Can Learn More About Capital Group.

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 is 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. Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor.

Southern California Base Salary Range: $159,354-$254,966

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.

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.