Senior Writer

504 CGCG-US CG Companies Global-US; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Group is seeking a Senior Writer to craft thought leadership and marketing content for a financial professional audience in Southern California. You will collaborate across sales, product, legal and subject matter experts to translate complex investment concepts into brochures, white papers, web content and emails.

The role emphasizes data-driven storytelling and audience insight, with opportunities to grow and contribute to Capital Group’s portfolio construction philosophy.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional financial writing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, with emphasis on marketing, economics, finance, journalism, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of the investment industry, financial markets and asset classes, including equities and fixed income.
• Private markets knowledge a plus.
• Previous experience at an asset manager creating thought leadership and marketing sales content (e.g., brochures, pitch decks, websites).
• You are comfortable working with data.
• You are eager to learn about our products, marketing strategy and audiences.

Responsibilities

• You will help produce thought leadership, sales and marketing material promoting our model portfolios and target date retirement series for a financial professional audience.
• You will use your understanding of asset allocation to collaborate with sales, product, legal, subject matter experts and other stakeholders in creating brochures, white papers, web pages, web articles, emails, social posts, presentations and other material showcasing Capital Group’s portfolio construction philosophy and investment approach.
• You have previously collaborated with stakeholders to develop content, including overseeing stakeholder reviews and contributing ideas for charts, infographics and other visual elements to promote messaging.
• You thrive in team settings.
• You are comfortable working with data.
• You are eager to learn about our products, marketing strategy and the needs of our audiences, and will use that information to develop and shape your content.

Skills

7+ years of financial writing

Asset classes knowledge (equities, FI)

Content development for asset manager

Data-driven storytelling

Collaborating with stakeholders

Learning about products and strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree (marketing/economics/finance/journalism or related)

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.

Senior Writer – Responsibilities

• You will help produce thought leadership, sales and marketing material promoting our model portfolios and target date retirement series for a financial professional audience.
• You will use your understanding of asset allocation to collaborate with sales, product, legal, subject matter experts and other stakeholders in creating brochures, white papers, web pages, web articles, emails, social posts, presentations and other material showcasing Capital Group’s portfolio construction philosophy and investment approach.
• You have previously collaborated with stakeholders to develop content, including overseeing stakeholder reviews and contributing ideas for charts, infographics and other visual elements to promote messaging.
• You thrive in team settings.
• You are comfortable working with data.
• You are eager to learn about our products, marketing strategy and the needs of our audiences, and will use that information to develop and shape your content.

Senior Writer – Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional financial writing experience.
• You have a bachelor’s degree, with an emphasis on marketing, economics, finance, journalism, or a related field.
• You have a foundational knowledge of the investment industry, financial markets and asset classes, including equities and fixed income.
• Private markets knowledge a plus.
• You have previous experience working at an asset manager creating thought leadership and marketing sales content (e.g., sales brochures, pitch decks, web sites).
• You are comfortable working with data.
• You are eager to learn about our products, marketing strategy and the needs of our audiences, and will use that information to develop and shape your content.

Compensation and Benefits

• You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits.
• Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.
• 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.
• 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.
• Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

Salary

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

New York Base Salary Range: $150,155-$240,248

* Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

About Capital Group

“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. Capital Group is one of the largest and most trusted financial companies in the world, with the goal of improving people’s lives through successful investing. Our shared values of integrity, client focus, long-term view, diverse perspectives and community inspire our associates every day. A career at Capital Group means having countless opportunities to explore, grow and succeed.

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