Capital Group

Fundamental Research Group Associate

Posted on: 3 Nov 2022

New York, New York | San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

You will conduct research and analysis that is guided by stakeholders in the Investment Group (IG). This includes:

Creating and maintaining a variety of spreadsheets that are uniquely organized, sorted, and easily understood by the IG.

Collecting data through a variety of channels, including sell-side research firms, internal and external databases, trade publications, online sources, regulatory filings, etc. 

Reviewing and organizing data, synthesizing information, and conducting analysis, with direction from the IG.

Researching market trends and actively accumulating knowledge of financial markets.

Applying new knowledge to a growing cross section of research and analytical work.

Executing on industry-focused company analysis. 

You will prepare internal presentations and summaries of investment meetings.

You will attend Investment Group meetings and summarize key points for investment professionals.

You will work on special projects to support a broad range of business needs.

You will advance your capabilities and skills in financial acumen, accounting, technical capabilities, and tools.

You will learn and apply new capabilities in data sets, charts, dashboards, etc.

You will understand and adhere to Capital’s Code of Ethics, Compliance, and Disaggregation Policies.

Qualifications:

You have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in equity research and/or investment banking.

You have a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, STEM or a relevant field of study.

You have extensive experience maintaining and updating financial models and performing due diligence when necessary.

You demonstrate strong working knowledge in Microsoft Excel and market data services tools, including Bloomberg, FactSet, Cap IQ, etc.

You’re intellectually curious and demonstrate analytical skills in areas of high complexity surrounding financial markets and industry trends.

You work well on projects by asking relevant questions, using sound judgment to identify resources, and determining appropriate analytical framework.

You communicate confidently to shape and influence outcomes, are highly proficient at distilling information and producing high-quality investment communication.

You enjoy collaborating and developing relationships with those inside and outside the organization to enable effective completion of business objectives.

Capital Group

Los Angeles, CA

Company Overview:

Founded in 1931, Capital Group is one of the world’s largest and most trusted investment management companies and home to the American Funds. We manage more than US$1.7 trillion in assets, and our 7,500 associates make our clients their first priority every day. When we do our job right, millions of investors around the world fulfill their dreams and financial goals, from home ownership and higher education, to a comfortable retirement. Our long-term investment results and outstanding service set us apart from our competitors, while our workplace sets us apart from other employers. 

OUR CORE BELIEFS

We believe a financial goal is more than a number to your clients.  It may represent a new home, a small business, a comfortable retirement or a college education. To help your clients go from dreaming to doing, we have four core beliefs that are central to their investing success.

 

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